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Finnish newspaper hopes to pierce Russian propaganda with a ‘CS: GO’ map
A Finnish newspaper is celebrating World Press Freedom Day today by walking the walk. Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s biggest daily paper, created a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map containing a secret room. Inside the hidden blood-red chamber, players find real-world multimedia storytelling about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — sneaking some much-needed journalism into a country inundated with propaganda.
Will Shanklin05.03.2023
Tinder's parent company is leaving Russia over a year after the Ukraine invasion
Tinder's parent company is bowing out from Russia over a year after the invasion of Ukraine began.
Jon Fingas05.02.2023
Russia will continue supporting the International Space Station until 2028
Russia has formally agreed to remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, NASA has announced.
Mariella Moon04.28.2023
You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'
Only one Antonov An-225 Mriya was ever completed, but it was destroyed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Proceeds from a 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' version will go toward rebuilding the aircraft.
Kris Holt02.27.2023
Russia's replacement Soyuz spacecraft arrives at ISS to bring back MS-22 crew
MS-23, the Soyuz spacecraft Russia sent to bring cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back to Earth, has arrived at the International Space Station.
Igor Bonifacic02.26.2023
Russia targets February 24th for Soyuz MS-22 crew rescue launch
Russia's long-awaited MS-23 mission will launch late next week. The mission will attempt to bring back the two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut whose Soyuz return craft sprang a leak late last year.
Igor Bonifacic02.18.2023
A second Russian spacecraft docked at the ISS is leaking coolant
On Saturday morning, Russia’s Roscosmos space agency disclosed on Telegram that a Progress cargo ship docked with the ISS had lost cabin pressure.
Igor Bonifacic02.11.2023
Russia will send a 'rescue' spacecraft to the ISS following leak
Russia is rushing a Soyuz capsule to the ISS to replace a damaged one.
Jon Fingas01.12.2023
Russian hackers reportedly targeted three US nuclear research labs
Hackers linked to the Russian government reportedly targeted scientists at three US nuclear research labs last year. It's unclear whether their phishing attempts were successful.
Kris Holt01.06.2023
Two men allegedly hacked JFK's taxi dispatch system with Russian help
The two men from Queens have been arrested for hacking into JFK's taxi dispatch system with the help of Russian nationals.
Devindra Hardawar12.21.2022
Georgia is the latest state to ban TikTok from government-owned devices
Georgia has become at least the 11th state to ban TikTok from state government-owned devices. Governor Brian Kemp also blocked state agencies from using WeChat and Telegram.
Kris Holt12.15.2022
Radiator leak from Russian ISS module leaves spacewalkers cooling their heels
A coolant leak on the Russian capsule Soyuz MS-22, docked to the ISS, halted a spacewalk.
Will Shanklin12.15.2022
Congress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears
Politicians in the House and Senate have put forward bills to ban TikTok over worries China could use it to spy on Americans.
Jon Fingas12.13.2022
Russian tech giant Yandex reportedly looking to break free from its home country
Alexei Kudrin, the country's former finance minister, is reportedly helping Yandex secure Vladimir Putin's blessing.
Mariella Moon11.25.2022
Feds charge Russians linked to the 'world's largest' pirated e-book library
The US has arrested two Russians for allegedly running what they said was the largest pirated e-book library.
Jon Fingas11.17.2022
Ukraine lost access to 1,300 Starlink terminals over a funding issue
The blackout occurred amid ongoing talks between SpaceX and the Department of Defense that continue despite Elon Musk having said his company would continue to foot the bill for the country’s Starlink usage.
Igor Bonifacic11.05.2022
SpaceX says it needs US government help funding Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine
SpaceX has told the US military it might stop funding Starlink service in Ukraine unless there's additional funding.
Jon Fingas10.14.2022
Frontline Ukraine troops are reportedly enduring Starlink outages
The lack of internet access is said to be hampering efforts to drive back Russian forces.
Kris Holt10.07.2022
Apple pulls Russia's biggest social media network from the App Store
Russia has removed all iOS apps from VK, the second largest tech company in Russia.
Steve Dent09.28.2022
Meta dismantles a China-based network of fake accounts ahead of the midterms
Meta has taken down a network of fake accounts from China that targeted the United States with memes and posts about “hot button” political issues ahead of the midterm elections.
Karissa Bell09.27.2022