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Claude Mythos and DeFi: Real threat or overblown fear?When Anthropic introduced Claude Mythos-class models as its most advanced AI system for cybersecurity, it drew the usual mix of reactions from crypto communities. The lineup included Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model intended for broad use, although access was later suspended after a US government directive.The concern around decentralized finance (DeFi) was easy to understand. If AI systems can find software flaws faster and with less human input, attackers may also use them to spot weak points in protocols before security teams can fix them. Those concerns may seem overstated, but they…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gone are the days of wearing paper-thin flip-flops. Sarah Jessica Parker is rocking platforms again, and her sandal style appears equally comfy and luxe. We found the summer look on sale for just $31, and get this — it secretly elongates your legs. Parker strolled through New York City in a cinched denim top, flowy midi skirt and brown platform sandals that elevated her aesthetic (literally and figuratively). Her chic sandal style provides extra height without the wobble, and it…
The long-running rivalry between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez has escalated significantly after Odumodublvck publicly accused the Chocolate City artiste of sexual abuse. Odumodublvck further alleged that influential figures within the music industry have deliberately concealed these claims. The accusations, posted on X in late June, represent a sharp departure from the pair’s history as former close collaborators. Odumodublvck claimed that industry stakeholders are protecting Blaqbonez despite what he described as “widespread knowledge” of the allegations. In one post, he wrote: “The only difference between Partey and Blaqbonez is that Partey has not gone to trial. The other man is…
A prolonged heatwave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since 21 June. Countries including France, Spain, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic have recorded unusually high temperatures, prompting health authorities to warn that the extreme weather poses a serious risk, particularly to older people and other vulnerable groups. In a post on X, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said the excess deaths had been linked to the extreme heat affecting the continent. “Heat stress is often called the ‘silent killer’ – and European homes, workplaces and schools were not built…
Nollywood actor James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has come under fresh public scrutiny after the Aso Ebi prices for his son’s naming ceremony sparked widespread online criticism. Aso Ebi is a popular Nigerian tradition, especially among the Yoruba people, where family members, friends, or guests wear the same fabric and colour to an event to show unity and support for the host. Although everyone wears the same material, each person can sew it into a style of their choice, allowing for different designs. The controversy followed the circulation of an invitation announcing that the naming ceremony of the…
The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday threatened to shut down academic activities in seven state-owned universities across Edo, Delta and Ondo states if the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement is not implemented in the July salary payment. The affected institutions are Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; Delta State University, Abraka; University of Delta, Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba; and Southern Delta University, Ozoro. Addressing journalists, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Benin Zone, Prof. Monday Igbafen, said the union had exhausted all avenues of engagement…
A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to strictly enforce the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, in determining the outcome of the party’s primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, argued that the aspirant declared winner of the May 16 primary election, Mr Kunle Ibrahim, was constitutionally ineligible to participate in the exercise because he was allegedly still serving as a political appointee at the time. The lawmaker made the call while…
Chelsea on Monday explained the dramatic departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, blaming his mid-season resignation for derailing what the club described as a “hugely disappointing” 2025/26 campaign. In a statement published on the club’s website, Chelsea said the disruption caused by Maresca’s exit during the Christmas period played a significant role in the team’s struggles and forced the club into an unwanted managerial change halfway through the season. According to Chelsea, the first signs of trouble emerged in the autumn of 2025, when Maresca informed club officials that he might have the opportunity to succeed Pep Guardiola as…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated Osasere Okundaye on emerging as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 16. In a statement on Monday, Olawande described the feat as a remarkable demonstration of hard work, discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age. “This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” the minister said. He noted that Okundaye had become a shining example of…
It’s time for our annual Fourth of July grill episode here at Decoder. This is when we invite the CEOs of outdoor cooking companies onto the show to explain just how their businesses kind of look like every other business. And this is a very special edition.Today I’m talking to Roger Dahle, the CEO of Weber Blackstone, a full circle moment for Decoder. Roger was our first-ever grill CEO on the show back when he was the CEO of just Blackstone — a griddle company he started in 2008 that exploded in popularity during the pandemic, when videos of smashburgers…
