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Team Lost 6 Weeks of Design Work After Cloud Folder Deletion Went Unnoticed for Months

A project team discovered in September that a folder deleted in July — containing six weeks of design materials — could not be recovered, as the cloud supplier's retention window had already expired by August. No independent backup existed because the team had never arranged one, and the platform's replication feature had instantly propagated the deletion across all copies. An internal audit revealed that 11 of 17 major cloud services lacked any recoverable copy outside the supplier, including one storing all signed customer contracts. Staff had wrongly assumed data was protected, confusing the supplier's resilience and replication guarantees with actual deletion recovery. The organisation has since documented backup ownership and testing status for each service, and either arranged third-party backups or obtained formal director sign-off accepting the risk.

Bones behind the bungalow: How the Nithari serial killing case unravelled

NSE IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2, Led by Institutional Investors

The National Stock Exchange of India's initial public offering achieved full subscription by its second day of bidding. Institutional investors, including Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-institutional participants, drove strong demand for the offering. The IPO is structured entirely as an offer for sale, meaning all proceeds will go to the existing selling shareholders rather than the company itself. NSE shares are scheduled to make their stock market debut on September 24.

Maven Basics: Build Automation, Repositories, and Testing for Java Projects

Maven is a build automation tool for Java projects that handles dependency downloads, code compilation, testing, and packaging through a configuration file called pom.xml. It enforces a standard project structure, allowing developers to navigate any Maven project easily, and a single command like 'mvn install' can execute the entire build lifecycle. Maven relies on three types of repositories: a local cache on the developer's machine, the public Maven Central repository, and optional private remote repositories used by organisations for internal libraries. Unit tests can be run with the 'mvn test' command, which uses the Surefire plugin to execute test classes and report results. A failed test triggers a BUILD FAILURE output with details identifying the specific test and cause, simplifying the debugging process.

Left Divided on AI Regulation as Priorities and Risk Levels Clash

Progressive and left-leaning groups broadly support regulating artificial intelligence but are struggling to reach consensus on the specifics. Disagreements center on what form regulation should take and how seriously to treat potential AI-related risks. Some factions prioritize near-term harms such as labor displacement and surveillance, while others focus on longer-term existential threats. This internal divide complicates efforts to build a unified left-wing policy position on AI governance.

BCCI leaves Ajit Agarkar’s future to office-bearers

New Evidence Suggests Austin Tice Was Betrayed to Syrian Regime in 2012

American journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012 while reporting on the country's civil war. A new BBC investigation indicates that Tice's driver may have handed him over to the Syrian government in exchange for rewards. Classified intelligence documents reportedly show that Syrian authorities detained Tice following the alleged betrayal. His mother continues to believe he is alive and in the care of his captors. The US government is actively pursuing the case and has offered a reward for information leading to his safe return.

Suicide car bomb kills at least 16 at Pakistan mosque during Friday prayers

At least 16 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Pakistan. A vehicle packed with explosives was driven into the mosque building while worshippers had gathered for Friday prayers. A senior police official confirmed the details of the attack to the BBC. The bombing targeted the congregation at one of the busiest prayer times of the week.

BCCI to decide on chief selector Ajit Agarkar's future as contract nears end

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will soon make a decision on the future of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, vice-president Rajeev Shukla has confirmed. Agarkar was appointed as the chairman of the men's senior selection committee in July 2023. His current contract is set to expire next month. The BCCI is expected to deliberate on whether to extend his tenure or explore other options for the role.

Fake Websites Targeting Indian Users in Growing Online Payment Scams

Scammers in India are increasingly setting up fraudulent websites designed to mimic legitimate services. Unsuspecting users who discover these sites through search engines are being tricked into making advance payments. The scheme exploits the trust consumers place in search results, leading to significant financial losses. Authorities and cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about the scale and sophistication of these deceptive tactics.

Bitcoin holds steady in September despite rate hikes, strong dollar headwinds

Bitcoin has declined only 1.5% in September, a month historically known for poor crypto performance. The modest dip comes despite mounting macroeconomic pressures including rising interest rates, surging oil prices, and a strengthening US dollar. Despite these headwinds, Bitcoin remains on course to post its first quarterly gain in a year. The resilience of the cryptocurrency signals underlying bullish sentiment among investors even as broader financial conditions tighten.

Charlie Puth sells Montecito estate for $18.5M, quadrupling his 2017 investment

Singer Charlie Puth has sold his Montecito property for $18.5 million, a dramatic increase from the $4.17 million he paid for it in 2017. The estate carried personal significance for Puth, as it was the site of his wedding to Brooke Sansone two years ago. The sale represents a more than fourfold return on his original investment over roughly eight years. This transaction is part of a broader pattern of Puth offloading California real estate holdings, reflecting strong financial growth beyond his music career.

Delhi High Court Questions Student Violence, Issues Notices in DUSU Election Case

The Delhi High Court expressed strong displeasure over violence reported during Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections. A bench questioned how individuals involved in such conduct could be considered students. The court issued notices to all student organisations participating in the elections. All 140 candidates contesting the DUSU polls were also served notices by the bench. The court sought their responses on why collective electoral damages should not be imposed for alleged violations of election norms.

Gujarat Man Kills Daughter, Hides Body in Fridge, Dies by Suicide

A man in Gujarat killed his daughter, concealed her body in a refrigerator, and subsequently died by suicide. Authorities discovered the crime after finding the victim's body stored in the fridge at their residence. The man had left behind three suicide notes, which were found placed on a bed at the scene. Police registered a case and launched an investigation based on the first information report filed after the discovery.

Node.js 26.9 enables FFI by default, benchmarks show 37ns per call

Node.js 26.9.0, released on 16 September, makes the node:ffi module available by default, removing the need for the --experimental-ffi flag that was previously required in earlier 26.x versions. The change inverts the flag logic: --no-experimental-ffi is now needed to disable the feature, marking a genuine behavioral shift rather than a documentation update. Benchmarks comparing node:ffi against N-API addons show FFI is roughly 7-8% slower per call at around 37 nanoseconds, meaning it does not offer a performance advantage over existing native addons. However, FFI outperforms N-API by 15-20% in bulk buffer operations, where a single call processes large datasets, making it better suited to high-volume data transfers than frequent small calls. The key practical benefit of node:ffi remains convenience — it eliminates the need for a compiler toolchain, node-gyp, or per-ABI rebuilds in deployment environments.

Mophie MagSafe 3-in-1 Telescopic Charging Stand Available at 50% Discount

Mophie's extendable MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stand is currently available at a 50 percent discount. The device is designed to simultaneously charge three Apple products: an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The stand features a telescopic design, making it adjustable for user convenience. It uses MagSafe technology for compatible wireless charging. The deal has been highlighted as a notable offer for Apple device users looking for a multi-device charging solution.

El Niño and Fossil Fuels Drive Unseasonable Heat Records Across the US

Parts of the United States are experiencing unusually warm temperatures that feel more like summer than the current season. Heat records are being broken across affected regions, with climate scientists pointing to El Niño as a key contributing factor. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that periodically warms ocean surface temperatures, influencing weather conditions globally. However, experts emphasize that the long-term burning of fossil fuels is amplifying the intensity of these heat events. The combination of natural climate variability and human-driven climate change is making such extreme temperature anomalies more frequent and severe.

From Meta Board to Executive: Dina Powell McCormick Leads $145B AI Compute Push

Dina Powell McCormick, a Goldman Sachs veteran and former US deputy national security adviser, stepped down from Meta's board of directors in December after Mark Zuckerberg asked her to take on an operational role instead. Nine months later, she serves as President, Vice Chairman, and co-leader of Meta Compute, overseeing the company's most complex legal, political, and financial challenges. Born in Cairo and raised in Texas, McCormick brings extensive finance and national security experience to her new position. Her appointment comes as Meta's AI capital expenditure guidance for 2026 has risen to as much as $145 billion.

Developer fixes hidden UX flaw that drove 80% of users away before first run

A developer noticed a sharp drop-off in usage for one of their Apify data-fetching tools, where only 1 in 5 users who opened the input page actually ran the actor. The culprit turned out to be a raw JSON textarea field requiring users to manually enter a structured array of objects — an unintuitive barrier for casual users. The fix involved adding simple, flat individual input fields that internally map to the existing array format, making the tool accessible without breaking advanced multi-item functionality. After spotting the pattern in one tool, the developer audited their entire portfolio and found four more actors with the same issue, applying the same fix across all of them. The incident highlighted that UX friction invisible in code reviews can only be detected by analyzing where real users abandon a product.