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The children's hospital said it was working with the National Crime Agency after the data was stolen and posted on the dark web Alder Hey Children's Hospital is working with the National Crime Agency after data was stolen and illegally posted online. Alder Hey confirmed on Thursday, November 28 that it was aware data from systems shared by the children's hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had been hacked and shared online. Technology trade magazines have reported that a cyber criminal operation called the INC Ransom group claims to have stolen the data. It's been reported that the group have published screenshots of data on the dark web that contains the personal information of patients, donations from benefactors and procurement information. The children's hospital said: "We are aware that data has been published online and shared via social media that purports to have been obtained illegally from systems shared by Alder Hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust . We are working with partners to verify the data that has been published and to understand the potential impact. "We are taking this issue very seriously and are working with the National Crime Agency as well as partner organisations to secure our systems and to take further steps in line with law enforcement advice as well as our statutory duties relating to patient data." Alder Hey said the incident was not linked to issues seen at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust earlier this week. The Wirral trust - responsible for Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Hospital and Wirral Women and Children's Hospital - was the victim of a cyber attack on Monday, November 25. Hundreds of appointments were cancelled and staff were forced to manually record notes as the systems holding records were down. In an update yesterday the hospital trust said it expected the issues to continue over the weekend with some procedures postponed. However, the Wirral trust said people were advised to continue to attend scheduled appointments unless told otherwise. Despite the data breach, Alder Hey - which treats more than 450,000 patients a year making it one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals - said its services continue to operate as normal and "patients should attend appointments as usual". Infosecurity Magazine reported INC Ransom had posted on its data leak site that it had obtained large-scale data patient records, donor reports and procurement data for 2018-2024 from the children's hospital. ComputerWeekly added the cyber group claimed in March this year to have stolen data concerning over 140,000 clinical and back-office staff across the NHS in Scotland.The Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Livestock Agriculture (EEWYLA) initiative aims to revolutionise Nigeria’s livestock industry and value chain by training 7,200 livestock breeders by 2027. Amina Momoh-Orimoloye, the EEWYLA coordinator and founder of Oriyon International Limited, disclosed this recently in Lagos. “Unlike conventional livestock programmes that often fail to achieve scalability or market access, the EEWYLA initiative offers a refreshing alternative to conventional training programmes that often fail to deliver tangible growth in this sector,” Momoh-Orimoloye said. The EEWYLA initiative provides training and integrates participants into an ecosystem that promises real growth and access to international markets. She said the collaboration between the group and the government was aimed at empowering marginalised groups to revolutionise the sector through cutting-edge blockchain technology. Momoh-Orimoloye reiterated that the initiative would break the mould of traditional livestock training programmes. “EEWYLA’s approach combines practical training, mentorship, and access to innovative tools. The initiative trains breeders in small ruminant farming, focusing on goats and sheep, while working towards certifying them through the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science,” she added. According to her, trainees gain hands-on experience in breeding, feeding, health management, and business skills, coupled with a strong emphasis on compliance with international standards. The coordinator noted that the distinction of the EEWYLA initiative was its partnership with Rumer, a blockchain-based platform that guarantees traceability across the livestock value chain. “This integration ensures that participants are not just skilled farmers but also verified breeders with products that meet international market demands. EEWYLA and Rumer address core issues plaguing the livestock sector,” she stated. Momoh-Orimoloye said the traceability feature enables buyers to verify the provenance of livestock and products, resolving long-standing disputes over claims and accusations, such as those seen in farmer-herder conflicts. She noted that “the initiative provides beneficiaries with Forward Purchasing Agreements and access to certified breeding colonies, ensuring consistent demand and income.” The innovative model guarantees that every breeder and product can be traced from origin to market, building trust and opening pathways to global trade. She remarked that with Nigeria and much of Africa historically excluded from high-value export markets due to compliance challenges, this initiative bridges that gap. She also remarked that the main beneficiaries of the partnership are centred around women, youth and people with disabilities (PWDs). “For women, youths, and PWDs entering this sector, the initiative offers more than just training—it offers economic empowerment. Beneficiaries receive starter herds, access to land, and integration into a global marketplace.” Through mechanised processing facilities for dairy, meat, hides, and biogas production, EEWYLA’s zero-waste approach ensures environmental sustainability while adding value to livestock products. “This ecosystem not only boosts income but also positions Nigerian farmers as competitive players in international markets,” she said. Momoh-Orimoloye however urged policymakers, financial institutions, and international partners to support this vision of inclusive, sustainable, and traceable agriculture. “EEWYLA and Rumer prove that we can address structural challenges while empowering our people. This is our opportunity to put Nigerian livestock on the global map,” she stressed. She called on individuals eager to transform their futures through livestock farming or organisations looking to be part of a ground-breaking initiative, to act now. “With this partnership, Nigeria’s livestock sector stands on the cusp of a revolution—one that promises empowerment, sustainability, and a brighter economic future,” she said.
Donald Trump has nominated a Cabinet full of loyalists with questionable qualifications, but his critics predict they'll quickly become consumed by chaos and infighting. Trump began his first term as a political newcomer surrounded by more experienced and conventional conservatives he eventually drove off, and the former president's critics told The Guardian his leadership will lead to predictable results. “The same thing that happened last time will happen this time,” said Rick Wilson , co-founder of the anti-Trump conservative group the Lincoln Project. “He cannot resist chaos. It is his drug. He will eventually start doing what he always does and turn on different people and start sandbagging his own choices for these various jobs." “It’s that pattern he has," Wilson added. "He comes out one day and says, ‘I love so and so,’ and then the next he’s talking to his friends saying, ‘Hey, you think Tillerson’s doing a good job or is he screwing me over?’ Those things are patterns we’ve seen in Trump’s personal life, his business life and his prior administration. An 80-year-old man is not going to be a changed person. ” The once and future president has assembled "a revenge team," according to one analyst , while another compared his Cabinet picks to the "wretched hive of scum and villainy" found in the Star Wars cantina , but it's not clear how the hodgepodge of missions and political ideologies will mesh with one another. "Regardless of whatever individual ideological leanings these people have had at varying points in their adult lives, it’s largely irrelevant because the only litmus test we have seen put forward is absolute fealty to Donald Trump," said Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella. “As we have seen in the Republican party overall, absolute fealty to Donald Trump overshadows any ideological belief. We could take almost every issue that used to be a part of the Republican party and show how the party has moved to a diametrically opposite position. This is not a party governed by ideology any more. It is governed by personality. It is governed by loyalty to Donald Trump.” "They’re all going to get in a room and they’re just going to go: ‘Here’s what we think – what do you think, boss? Oh, okay, well, that’s what we’re all going to do,’" added Bardella, a former Republican congressional aide. "The idea that there’s going to be ideologically rooted debate, vigorous debate happening in the Trump administration is absurd. It’s laughable.” Some of Trump's nominees, like Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as top diplomat and Wall Street billionaire Scott Bessent to head the treasury, are somewhat conventional picks for their roles, but seasoned Trump watchers believe he'll once again govern on impulse and thrive on conflict. “ I don’t think there’s any evidence that Trump has learned anything about governing since his first term," said Chris Whipple , the author of The Gatekeepers. “There’s a lot of wishful thinking among a lot of commentators that, okay, he’s had four years in office, he learned a lot, he’s had all this time to plan with Project 2025 and the America First Policy Institute and he’s got his act together," Whipple added. "I just don’t think that’s true. I don’t see any evidence that there’s any sort of plan here other than ‘this guy looks good for that job, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has got a cool last name.'"Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:SMHI – Free Report ) by 98.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 345,732 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 171,871 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in SEACOR Marine were worth $3,336,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of SMHI. Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of SEACOR Marine in the 2nd quarter worth about $127,000. Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd bought a new stake in SEACOR Marine during the third quarter worth approximately $253,000. American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in SEACOR Marine by 16.7% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 34,364 shares of the company’s stock valued at $464,000 after purchasing an additional 4,912 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in shares of SEACOR Marine by 18.0% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 38,630 shares of the company’s stock valued at $521,000 after purchasing an additional 5,880 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in shares of SEACOR Marine by 5.4% in the 3rd quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 86,909 shares of the company’s stock worth $839,000 after purchasing an additional 4,422 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 59.05% of the company’s stock. SEACOR Marine Stock Performance NYSE SMHI opened at $6.87 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $189.96 million, a P/E ratio of -4.09 and a beta of 1.31. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $8.12 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.89. SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $6.02 and a fifty-two week high of $15.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 1.59 and a current ratio of 1.63. About SEACOR Marine ( Free Report ) SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc provides marine and support transportation services to offshore oil, natural gas, and windfarm facilities worldwide. Its offshore support and specialty vessels deliver cargo and personnel to offshore installations, including offshore wind farms; handle anchors and mooring equipment for offshore rigs and platforms; assist offshore operations for production and storage facilities; provide construction, well work-over, and offshore wind farm installation and decommissioning support; and carry and launch equipment used underwater in drilling and well installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair, as well as offer accommodations for technicians and specialists, safety support, and emergency response services. 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Samsung’s dream of having “screens everywhere” is a step closer to becoming a reality, with the company announcing it is bringing its “advanced screen technology” to a broader range of home appliances. Samsung is launching a refrigerator with a new 9-inch AI Home screen, and adding the 7-inch AI Home to the Wall Oven. The new 9-inch is for those who prefer a more compact option to the 21.5-inch and 32-inch Family Hubs that are in some fridges. Meanwhile, in the laundry category, the 7-inch AI Home that is already in the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, will be included in the new Bespoke AI Washer and Dryer set. Samsung is showcasing these new products at CES 2025 from January 7-10 in Las Vegas. ChannelNews will again be there covering all the events of significance. Samsung AI Home expansion. “We have been leading the development of screen appliances to elevate our consumers’ experiences with innovative features and functionalities”, said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “Along with those efforts towards enhancing usability, we are expanding consumer options by developing screens of different sizes and products that effectively incorporate them.” The company says its goal is to “enhance usability for consumers while also realising an interconnected smart home”. “Supporting voice control via Bixby, the screens on Samsung appliances showcase essential information about the task such as internal temperature or washing cycle information, in an intuitive and straightforward way.” It says the Map View feature “is a key differentiator, allowing the screens to function as simplified, convenient control hubs where users can monitor and control their connected appliances from a single screen” and “provide various entertainment features through internet connection”. The updated Map View allows users to select modes for connected devices like the air conditioner and robot vacuum, and can be accessed directly from the home screen.BOSTON — Before the start of the 2024-25 season, Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs was looking forward to seeing the roster president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney had built. “There’s a lot of excitement around this team,” Jacobs said on Sept. 30. “I’ve thought personally and I’ll share this openly — I feel Don and Cam have done an excellent job this offseason in acquiring some great talent, some very exciting players.” Advertisement Twenty-five games later, the Bruins are 11-11-3 and fourth in the Atlantic Division. They have fired coach Jim Montgomery. Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov , their primary offseason signings, are improving but have yet to reach their thresholds. They are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins , whose minus-32 goal differential is the worst in the league. “We’re a .500 club right now,” Jacobs said on Saturday ahead of the Bruins’ centennial game on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens . “I think we’ve yet to play our best game.” The Bruins are 3-2-0 under interim coach Joe Sacco. Jeremy Swayman , who missed all of training camp before signing an eight-year, $66 million contract, has a .943 save percentage in his three starts following Montgomery’s dismissal. Swayman has an .892 save percentage over 17 appearances. Meanwhile, David Pastrnak is stuck in a seven-game goal-scoring drought for the second time this season. The Bruins have scored on 12 percent of their power plays, second-lowest in the league. “Being a captain and a player of this historic team means embracing what it means to wear the spoked B,” Brad Marchand said during a Saturday speech unveiling the franchise’s centennial bear statue next to TD Garden. “It means playing with that same spirit every night. Showing up in the toughest moments and leading by example, especially when times are tough.” “Tomorrow, it will officially be a year,” Jacobs said of the organization’s centennial celebration. “It’s going to be something. I sure hope we can put our best foot forward tomorrow afternoon when we play the Habs. Let’s get another ‘W’ in the books. We need it.” Required reading (Photo: Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Apple slams Meta's numerous interoperability requestsOne day, you’re an all-powerful CEO, star wife, and mother, and the next day you're eating out of your young intern’s hand, quite literally. How is this contradiction possible, if it is a contradiction at all? The answer for both Nicole Kidman’s character in Halina Reijn’s film Babygirl and for many others who identify as BDSM submissives lies in the elusive concept of subspace: a metaphorical space and altered state one submits to during a kink scene, thanks to arousal and exchange of consent. The notion is very new to Romy Mathis (Kidman, whose performance won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at this year's Venice Film Festival). She's the sharply dressed big boss with her hair always pinned up, until she meets Samuel (Harris Dickinson): a much younger, cocky, and borderline rude intern wearing a suit twice his size, filling it with ego. Romy finds herself trembling when Samuel controls a stray dog about to jump on her in the street with a mere whistle and a nod. From this seemingly passing interaction, the flows of her desire steer the narrative into the unknown waters of ambivalent wants and surrender, as Romy and Samuel begin an affair based on the exploration of dominance and submission. "Scene" and its double meaning Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in "Babygirl." According to Lina Dune , kink educator and host of the Ask a Sub podcast , a Dominant/submissive (D/s) relationship affords "a ritual space," where equal, consenting adults negotiate, establish boundaries and safe words, and create "a container where things can transform and alchemize." The set-up is called a "scene" and within the kink scene, the submissive can experience subspace. In theatre, cinema, or kink, we associate the word "scene" with a curated experience and performance. Speaking to Mashable, director Halina Reijn champions this dual meaning, adding that for her, Babygirl is about performing. "Of course, in a BDSM setting, there’s a lot of performing," she says, "but sex in general can also be very performative." As a result, this theme informed the script and conversations with Kidman, becoming an instrument to explore the character's authentic self. "Romy thinks she has to perform the perfect mother, lover, wife, leader," says Reijn, "and we are all a little bit like that — what we forget to do is be ourselves and accept whoever we are." But what makes Babygirl stand out is that it shows dominance and submission as a process of negotiation, trial and error, rather than a textbook example or a polished act. Babygirl ’s kink scenes feel real and inviting because they lay bare the mechanisms in the inner workings of control exchange. In each scene, Samuel umms and ahhs, trails off, laughs in the middle of his commands, while Romy is shown to resist, back out, and change her mind. For the actors, this means an extra layer of performance that incorporates flippancy and respect for consent; for the viewer it means relatability. Not every scene is a "scene" but subspace is a space Subspace is a term used within the D/s and BDSM communities, according to Dune, to talk about "the altered state that comes about through the experience of submission." She insists that it is a wide category that encompasses individual experiences that may differ from one another, like that of intoxication or alcohol intake, for example. Scientifically , the state is a reaction to adrenaline, oxytocin, and endorphins rushing into the brain, but what does subspace feel like? Dune explains that for some people it may be "a floaty, dreamy, quiet disconnected feeling," while others might giggle or cry. "I like to refer to it as 'getting high on your own supply,'" she says, "because you're not on anything, but the experience of crossing over a taboo." Thinking of cinematic representations of liminal states — hallucinations ( Enter the Void ), drug-induced trips ( Queer ), or drunkenness ( Another Round ) — perhaps film is the most suitable medium to portray a subjective, heightened state of mind. The key is in the spatial metaphor: one "goes into" or "inhabits" a space. Unlike other films, Babygirl doesn’t rely on classical point-of-view shots showing a dizzy, spell-binding world seen through the protagonist's eyes. Instead, the handheld work of Reijn’s long-time collaborator, cinematographer Jasper Wolf is more subtle. Lights, camera, submission! Halfway through the film, Romy and Samuel decide to meet at a cheap hotel. No wonder, their affair belongs to clandestine spaces, the four walls of every office, bathroom stall, and hired bedroom swelling with desire. When it’s just the two of them, they can be free from the outside world’s demands. In that sequence, Romy storms out and comes back, Samuel wrestles her to the ground, and their power dynamics become a source of play: a scene begins. The camera sinks down with her, framing her face in a close-up, while Samuel becomes a blur in the background: where he touches her and how is not as important as Romy’s reactions. Discussing that part of the film, Wolf tells Mashable that the camera is like a third character in the room with them. Instead of story-boarding the shots, he would film long, single takes to capture the erotic flow of power exchange. The camera often remains still and fixed on Romy, letting the viewer accompany her throughout the cascade of emotions coloring her face with arousal: from surprise through shame to blissful release, we partake in her surrender. "It's like an honest and sometimes relentless gaze on what is going to happen between the two," he says. Coordinating subspace Why can’t words accurately describe subspace? "If we lived in a matriarchal utopia, perhaps we would have more words for it," jokes Dune. But in today’s individualistic Western world, she points out that people "are expected to actualize themselves in a way that’s masculine-coded. Submission, in contrast, is understood to be very vulnerable which is more female-coded." In cinema, pop culture, or daily life, the derogatory stereotype for men in power who want to be dominated and/or humiliated is often presented as a point of humor. Admitting a submissive desire costs a lot: "I'll receive at least one phone call per week from someone who says they want to be a sub, but stress on the fact that they are not submissive in their day-to-day life," says Dune. What’s novel about Babygirl is that not only does it show the characters’ vulnerability, but also how much they are willing to reveal to one another. In cinematographic terms, this exchange of consent is translated by panning movements linking Romy and Samuel's faces as they look at each other. "Put simply," says Wolf, "the camera is often a representation of her inner world: it becomes more free and fearless alongside Romy." On set, the cast and production team worked with intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot ( No Hard Feelings , Dead Ringers ) to ensure there were no surprises. Dickinson, who had previously worked with Talbot on the TV series A Murder at the End of the World , underscored the importance of clear communication. "If you approach [sex] scenes with too much trepidation and sensitivity, it can be anxiety inducing; you need an intimacy coordinator to be very direct and pragmatic about it," he tells Mashable's Anna Iovine . Reijn also brainstormed with Talbot when writing the intimacy scenes, saying that the work with a coordinator "goes much further than just being on set with her." Facing subspace Later in the film, there is a second hotel room scene, where Samuel "directs" Romy from across the lavish suite. He commands her to strip, tells her where to put her hands and how to pose. Even when both are naked, the camera doesn’t linger on the nudity of their bodies, but their faces. When sharing subspace, they see each other anew, and their newfound intimacy translates into the visuals. To channel the ebb and flow, Wolf used a mix of camera lenses, shifting between spherical and anamorphic. As for the visible effect, "it’s not in your face and it shouldn’t be," he says, "but a slight change of perspective [makes you] suddenly see them with different eyes." The game of letting your guard down plays out on their faces. Unlike films like Steven Shainberg's Secretary, which relates submissive kink to trauma, Babygirl succeeds in telegraphing to a wider audience the message that these are real people, and their desires — even when dangerous to their status quo — don’t have to be as destructive or severely punished. "The BDSM community,” says Dune in relation to Secretary, "wants to see more empowered people portrayed as submissive and break that stereotype." But she is optimistic: "I think we’re getting closer to better representation of BDSM on screen. Obviously, I would be a lot more excited about films that hire sex workers as consultants, but for example, a film like Sanctuary had less research done into the BDSM community, but what I saw on screen rang true to me." Dune admits that she doesn’t expect education from cinema, or at least not the kind that sex and kink educators like herself offer, adding that "film should be about fantasy." By setting Babygirl’ s subspace explorations against a corporate, hetero-mono-normative backdrop, Reijn also makes a political point. However ephemeral, subspace is a consent-bound altered state that resists categorization. Perhaps a way for some of us to survive the capitalist hell is to surrender — to desires or to films like Babygirl — and take Dune’s advice: "Let the film dominate you." Babygirl is now showing in cinemas.
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Every year, former President Barack Obama shares his favorite music, books, and films, providing a cultural snapshot of his tastes and preferences. In 2024, his list of favorite songs once again sparked discussion, particularly due to the conspicuous absence of Taylor Swift, one of the year's most prominent musical figures, especially given Swift's immense popularity and cultural impact. The list drew flak from Taylor Swift 's fans from across the world considering her recently concluded Eras Tour which was a super success. Barack Obama's playlists are known for their eclectic nature, spanning various genres from hip-hop to jazz, and including both established artists and emerging talents. His 2024 list featured artists like Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé, showcasing his broad musical palate. Swift's music, predominantly pop with storytelling elements, might not align with the specific tracks Obama chose to highlight this year, which leaned more towards hip-hop, R&B, and other genres. NYT News Service Fans and pedestrians before the next-to-last concert of Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour, near BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 7, 2024. The two-years-long tour was Swift's first in almost five years, the longest gap of her career, and transformed her into not just the biggest star in pop music, but also a cultural phenomenon. (Alana Paterson/The New York Times) Here's an analysis of why her music might not have made the cut: Musical style and themes One potential reason for the omission could be the thematic focus of Swift's recent work. While she is known for her storytelling and emotional depth, her latest albums have also leaned heavily into pop and personal narratives that may not align with the more socially conscious themes present in Obama's favorite selections this year. 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However, her music may not have resonated with Obama in the same way as artists who tackle broader societal issues through their lyrics. Obama’s playlists often reflect artists who engage with pressing social matters, which might explain why he chose to highlight other musicians over Swift. Personal preference Ultimately, musical taste is subjective. Obama may simply prefer the sounds and messages of the artists he included this year. His selections often highlight a blend of nostalgia and contemporary relevance, which might not have aligned with Swift's recent releases. Cultural influence The artists featured in Obama's list are known for their significant cultural influence and ability to spark conversations around important issues. While Taylor Swift certainly has a massive fanbase and cultural impact, her recent work may not have struck the same chord with Obama as that of other artists in his list. Financial success With Taylor Swift's immense popularity and commercial success, her music might be seen as already having enough exposure, leading Obama to highlight artists like Shaboozey or Rema, who might benefit from the spotlight. Different direction Swift's absence could simply indicate that none of her 2024 releases, like "The Tortured Poets Department," struck a chord with Obama in the same way other artists did. It's also possible that his taste does not align with the stylistic direction Swift has taken in recent years. Influence of Advisors There's speculation that Obama's lists are not entirely self-curated but might involve recommendations from family, friends, or music experts. His daughters, known for their involvement in shaping his musical taste, might not have pushed for Swift's inclusion this year. Furthermore, the process of compiling such lists could involve considering advice from a broader circle who might have different musical inclinations. 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