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Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed

As a cybersecurity educator, I’m used to being the unofficial IT support for my friends, family and neighbors. Forgotten passwords, suspicious emails, how-to’s – I’m the person they turn to because I “know about computers.”

The Conversation · Sep 29

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ winks and blows a blood-soaked kiss at horror films of queer past

Oversexed teenagers, invincible killers and a deserted cabin – what could possibly go wrong?

The Conversation · Sep 29

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Ethiopia’s peace deal is unravelling – what went wrong with the Tigray agreement

The Pretoria peace deal in Ethiopia was an agreement to cease hostilities. It wasn’t a comprehensive political settlement. A political settlement is an enduring agreement among powerful groups that delivers some benefits to avert conflict.

The Conversation · Sep 29

How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?

For decades, Denmark and the UK have been known as countries where alcohol plays a big role in people’s social lives. In this way, the two countries make an interesting comparison when it comes to alcohol consumption because they both have a strong drinking culture.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence

EU leaders gathered in northern Finland recently for a summit focused on reaffirming the importance of the Arctic region to European security. The meeting, which took place in the city of Rovaniemi, came a month before the EU is expected to release its updated Arctic policy.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Meningitis at university: why students are at higher risk and what to watch for

Freshers’ week is designed to bring new students together. But the same close contact that helps friendships form can also help infections spread.

The Conversation · Sep 29

RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years – risking a sharper slowdown of the economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate to 4.6% from 4.35%, taking the key rate to its highest level since late 2011 as it battles persistent inflation.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city

The city of Johannesburg – South Africa’s largest – is increasingly unable to perform even its most basic functions, such as providing clean water and electricity and maintaining its roads and the safety of its citizens. It has the symptoms of a broken city: deteriorating financial controls, a swelling wage…

The Conversation · Sep 29

OpenAI promises to ‘do better’ and ‘rebuild trust with Australians’

OpenAI has committed to “rebuilding trust with Australians” in a lengthy apologetic statement outlining what happened in its model’s breach of a Services Australia site and its remedial actions and plans.

The Conversation · Sep 29