Elon Musk said SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service last week because, he alleged, Ukraine used the civilian network for offensive drone strikes. Ukrainian officials said the connection had stabilized, but Kyiv had not officially responded to Musk’s claim; a Ukrainian presidential adviser disputed it. The article links the service disruption to a broader dispute between Washington and Kyiv over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
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Musk said SpaceX closed what he described as a loophole that let Ukraine use Starlink for offensive drone strikes.
Musk denied responsibility for a simultaneous issue with Starshield, which he said is controlled by the U.S. government.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said Ukraine could not use commercial Starlink for long- and medium-range drone strikes.
Ukraine’s defense minister said the military was recording a stable connection, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said service speeds had returned to the needed level.
Ukraine uses Starlink for battlefield coordination and Starshield for some military communications and drone operations.
Ukraine previously said the connection cut out when drones exceeded 161 km/h; officials said speeds were now above 400 km/h.
The connectivity problems began amid a dispute between Washington and Kyiv over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
Trump said he had told Musk to restore the service, while also denying that he had instructed Musk to restrict it.
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Cookie theft occurs when malware steals active session cookies from a device, letting fraudsters access accounts without entering a password or triggering some login checks. Logging out, limiting downloads, clearing cookies, and using a password manager can help reduce the risk; suspected victims should scan devices, end active sessions, and change passwords.
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A session cookie keeps a person logged into a website as they move between pages.
An active stolen cookie can let a fraudster use an account and may bypass multifactor authentication.
The article says malware, often hidden in downloaded software or browser extensions, can steal cookies from a browser’s database.
Fraudsters may use hijacked sessions to access bank accounts, redirect purchases, or scam a victim’s contacts.
Signs of possible malware include unusual slowdowns, fast battery drain, crashes, browser redirects, pop-ups, or a changed homepage.
Closing a browser tab does not necessarily end a session; manually logging out invalidates the session cookie.
The article recommends careful downloading, using a dedicated password manager, and clearing cookies regularly.
If an account may be compromised, run an antivirus scan, log out of accounts on all devices, and change passwords.
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Ukrainian leaders said Saturday that access to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield systems in Ukraine had returned to full speed. The report said the confirmation came shortly after Elon Musk acknowledged slowing Starlink down.
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Ukrainian leaders confirmed that access to SpaceX services had been restored to full speed.
The systems named were Starlink and Starshield.
The services are used in Ukraine, according to the report.
Elon Musk acknowledged slowing Starlink down.
The restoration confirmation came shortly after Musk’s acknowledgment.
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A BBC Newscast episode examines claims that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with a person suspected of being a Chinese spy. The episode says Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife and that Nvidia shares fell 8% in early trading on Monday.
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The episode was published on 9 November 2026 and runs for 28 minutes.
The episode discusses allegations of an affair involving Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO.
The episode says Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife.
The person Huang was alleged to have had an affair with was described as a suspected Chinese spy.
Nvidia shares fell 8% in early trading on Monday, according to the episode description.
Presenter Adam Fleming was joined by BBC tech and AI editor Zoe Kleinman and economics editor Faisal Islam.
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Ukraine relies on SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield satellite services for battlefield communications and military operations, including drone warfare. A recent slowdown highlighted the risks of depending on a network controlled by a U.S. company, while European alternatives cannot yet match its speed, coverage, or suitability for military use.
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Starlink has more than 10,000 satellites, while Eutelsat’s OneWeb has about 600 active satellites.
Ukraine uses Starlink for battlefield communications and Starshield for military purposes such as drone warfare.
A recent Starlink slowdown in Ukraine was later restored and affected the country’s ability to defend against Russian attacks.
Ukraine’s military personnel told the BBC that fast, reliable connectivity helps troops pass commands and data quickly.
OneWeb terminals are larger and about five times more expensive than Starlink terminals, according to Eutelsat’s former CEO.
The EU’s Iris² satellite network is not expected to be operational until 2029.
The EU’s Govsatcom satellite-sharing network is an option for Ukraine, but it cannot support military warfare tasks such as controlling drones.
It remains unclear who authorised the recent Starlink restrictions. The article describes conflicting claims involving the Pentagon, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.
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A company is pairing sensor-equipped insoles with an AI coach that gives runners feedback through an earpiece. CBS News reports on how the system works and its potential to help avid runners avoid injuries.
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The insoles contain sensors.
The system links the insoles to an AI coach.
The coach provides guidance through an earpiece.
The system aims to help avid runners avoid injuries.
CBS News reporter Jarred Hill examined how the system works.
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Elon Musk said Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms by using the commercial satellite service for offensive drone strikes, which he said led SpaceX to close a loophole. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink and Starshield had returned to the speeds Ukraine needed after restrictions disrupted communications; reports said Starlink terminals were initially limited to 100 mph while moving.
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Musk said Starlink’s commercial service is for civilian or defensive use and bars use in offensive weapons operations.
SpaceX imposed restrictions on Starlink terminals in Ukraine earlier in the month, according to Ukrainian officials.
Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Zelensky, said communications outages were fixed but a 100-mph speed cap remained.
Reuters reported that Starlink receivers could work while moving again, but only at speeds up to 100 mph.
Zelensky said Starlink and SpaceX’s military-grade Starshield were operating at the speeds Ukraine needed.
Ukraine has struck Russian oil and gas facilities, while Russia has continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The article says President Donald Trump has pressured Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil facilities, citing high U.S. diesel prices ahead of midterm elections.
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Apple’s first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, went on sale nationwide on Friday. The report examines its features and high price as Apple enters a market where Samsung, Google and Motorola already sell folding phones.
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The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
The phone went on sale in stores nationwide on Friday.
Samsung, Google and Motorola have sold folding phones for years.
CBS reporter Evyn Moon reported from Apple’s flagship store in New York City.
The report raises questions about the iPhone Duo’s features and price.
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Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI-generated likeness to California-based Callandor, which plans to earn money from brand deals and help limit unapproved uses. The deal is part of an emerging market for athletes’ digital likenesses, as sports leagues’ contracts and government rules have yet to fully address AI-generated content.
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Volpato is 22 and plays for Italian Serie A club Sassuolo.
He agreed to the Callandor deal in mid-September.
Callandor received exclusive rights to use Volpato’s digital likeness, voice, biometric profiles and performance data.
The company plans to seek brand deals using Volpato’s AI image and take a share of the revenue.
Callandor was founded in February and also represents Brazilian footballer Jorginho and American sailor Chris Poole.
The company says its athlete campaigns are still in the pilot phase.
Callandor is exploring AI-generated book voiceovers, fan apps and tools that could give users football instructions through an athlete’s digital clone.
Brazilian footballer Neymar licensed his AI likeness to a Chinese-owned entertainment platform in June.
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Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology are making America’s gambling problem worse. These new technologies allow gambling platforms to take advantage of people’s mental weaknesses more easily.
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AI means machines can learn and make decisions, improving how gambling platforms work.
Mobile devices let people gamble anytime and anywhere.
New technology helps gambling companies target users based on their behavior.
This targeting can lead to more people gambling excessively.
Gambling addiction can harm mental health and cause financial problems.
Experts warn that technology-driven gambling increases the risk of addiction.
Regulating these tech-driven platforms is challenging for authorities.
The combination of AI and mobile tech creates new risks for vulnerable individuals.
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The Australian indie rock band Vacations performed the song "I See Myself In You" on CBS News. Their album "Pursuit of Anything" is available now, and the band has sold out tours worldwide and gained billions of streams.
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Vacations is an indie rock band from Australia.
They performed the song "I See Myself In You" on CBS News.
Their album "Pursuit of Anything" has been released recently.
The band has completed world tours that sold out.
Vacations' music has been streamed billions of times online.
The performance was part of the CBS News Saturday Sessions segment.
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The article features the Australian indie rock band Vacations performing their song "Holy Grail." It mentions that Vacations has sold out world tours and has billions of streams, and their album "Pursuit of Anything" is currently available.
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Vacations is an Australian indie rock band.
The band performed the song "Holy Grail."
Vacations has sold out tours around the world.
Their music has been streamed billions of times.
Their album "Pursuit of Anything" is out now.
The article is part of CBS News' music feature called "Saturday Sessions."
The content includes other news highlights unrelated to the band.
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The Australian indie rock band Vacations performed their song "Ready or Not" on CBS News. They have sold out tours worldwide and their album "Pursuit of Anything" is now available.
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Vacations is an indie rock band from Australia.
They recently performed the song "Ready or Not" on CBS News.
The band has successfully sold out tours around the world.
Vacations have billions of streams on music platforms.
Their latest album is called "Pursuit of Anything."
The album is currently available for listeners.
The performance appeared in a CBS News segment called "Saturday Sessions."
CBS News uses this segment to showcase musical artists.
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Gray Malin is a photographer known for colorful photos and aerial views. He published a new book called "Snow" that features winter pictures taken over 15 years in places like Aspen and Antarctica.
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Gray Malin is a fine art and conceptual photographer.
He takes vibrant and aerial photographs.
His new book is titled "Snow."
The photos were taken over 15 years.
Locations include Aspen and Antarctica.
The book focuses on wintry landscapes.
Malin's work is recognized for its natural beauty.
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Axios is planning big changes to journalism using artificial intelligence (AI). They believe AI will change how people get news, with more personal and expert-verified content becoming important as simple news fades away.
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Media is changing fast due to AI, with traditional ways of getting news becoming less effective.
Axios expects AI to provide very smart, personalized news on any topic for everyone.
Many people may rely on AI for basic news, making general news less popular.
Serious news readers will want human-checked and verified information more than ever.
Axios plans to use AI to support local journalism, helping reporters track community news more easily.
They will create special news products for different jobs, like CEOs and CFOs, to match changing work needs.
Axios is starting a new business to sell clean, real-time news feeds for companies building their own AI systems.
They want to improve the quality and trustworthiness of news in the age of AI.
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A large datacentre has been built next to a small neighborhood in South Wales, causing concern among local residents about noise, pollution, and loss of sunlight. These types of datacentres are growing rapidly across Britain to support big tech companies and the rise of AI, using large amounts of electricity and land.
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A hyperscale datacentre 23 meters high is located near 27 houses in Newport, South Wales.
Residents report noise from cooling equipment and diesel generators, and worry about pollution and quality of life.
Britain has 315 planned hyperscale datacentres requiring 73 gigawatts of power, much more than current peak demand.
Wales has the largest datacentre capacity outside London and is a main area for new developments on former industrial sites.
The UK government supports these datacentres to boost AI growth and economic benefits through faster planning and grid connections.
Local groups oppose datacentres, citing environmental harm and little local benefit despite large profits for big tech firms.
Hyperscale datacentres are needed to meet rising data storage and processing demands from cloud computing and AI services.
Global investment in new datacentres may reach billions of dollars due to expectations about AI-driven economic changes.
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Just Eat said sorry after pictures made by artificial intelligence (AI) did not look like the real food on their menu. They were testing this AI tool to show food without real photos but have stopped the test until the AI improves.
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Just Eat used AI to create pictures of its food items.
The AI-generated images did not accurately show what the food looked like.
These images became widely shared on the internet.
Just Eat apologized for the wrong images.
The company was testing AI to illustrate dishes without real photos.
The AI trial is now paused to give time for better development.
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Washington government officials from both parties are frustrated with AI company leaders. Lawmakers say these executives mix messages about AI’s benefits and dangers, creating confusion and public fear. Some also criticize AI leaders for political ties and unclear communication about safety issues.
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AI leaders are seen as a political problem by White House and Congress sources.
Lawmakers want AI executives to focus on building safe products rather than alarming the public.
AI leaders discuss both economic benefits and existential risks, causing mixed messages.
Some senators criticize AI executives for being out of touch with regular Americans.
Democrats are concerned about AI companies’ political connections, especially with President Trump.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with President Trump but did not immediately report safety incidents affecting government websites.
Anthropic caused confusion by supporting federal rules that override state AI laws, which it previously opposed.
The AI industry’s communication style, including late news announcements, frustrates regulators and lawmakers.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the United States is in a new space race with China. NASA aims to speed up its moon missions and use lessons from the Apollo program to return astronauts to the moon before China.
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China launched its first astronaut in 2003 and plans a crewed moon landing before 2030.
NASA plans to send astronauts back to the moon with Artemis III and Artemis IV missions by 2028.
Artemis III will test spacecraft systems in Earth's orbit but will not land on the moon.
NASA will use spacecraft from private companies SpaceX and Blue Origin for these missions.
The Artemis missions aim to create a permanent human presence on the moon, beyond just short visits.
NASA is working to reduce delays and speed up development while prioritizing safety.
NASA compares this effort to the quick progress made during the Apollo program in the 1960s.
NASA warns it will not let foreign competitors like China surpass U.S. achievements in space.
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"The Kindness Mob" is a group that stops online bullying by sending lots of positive messages to people being bullied. The group secretly supports victims to make the internet a kinder place, helping hundreds of people since it started in 2023.
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Kahri Salyars posted a video about her weight loss on TikTok and received many hateful comments.
After a month of bullying, a wave of positive comments appeared, overwhelming the negative ones.
Tyler Brickley from Kansas City leads "The Kindness Mob," which has about 500,000 members.
The Kindness Mob chooses bullying victims and sends them many compliments without revealing themselves.
The group's goal is to make the internet feel more positive and kind.
Since 2023, the group has helped around 400 people who were targeted by online bullies.
Kahri Salyars regained confidence after the group's support changed the comment atmosphere.
The effort is kept secret to protect the victims and make the kindness more powerful.
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