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Image source, Roscosmos (via Reuters)image caption, Russia’s Roscosmos Oblast Space Agency said the Soyuz 2.1b vehicle, seen in this file photo, was used for the May 17 launch “in the interest of the Ministry of Defense.”Article informationauthor, Yaroslav Lukivrole, BBC News1 hour agoThe United States said Russia launched a satellite last week that it believes could potentially attack other similar spacecraft.”Russia has launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we believe is likely an anti-space weapon,” Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder said Tuesday night.He said the satellite was in “the same orbit” as a U.S. government satellite, adding…

As European banks make final preparations for T+1, it is technology teams that face the biggest challenge under the new one-day payment system. Guy Warren, CEO of ITRS, talks about the key risks and the steps that can be taken to adapt to them. The long-awaited transition to T+1 has begun in the United States. The move to one-day payments heralds a major change in the financial landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges for banks. However, it is often overlooked technology teams within banks that are under the most pressure to ensure their IT operations adapt to this transition. For…

Written by Chris Vannini, Nicole Auerbach, and Justin WilliamsBig 12 presidents and chancellors voted Tuesday to approve an expected multibillion-dollar settlement in the House of Representatives v. NCAA class action lawsuit, according to people briefed on the decision. Athletic. Their approval is another step toward resolving a landmark lawsuit that is likely to reshape the business model of college sports.The Big 12 is scheduled to be the first defendant in the lawsuit to vote on the terms of the settlement, with the remaining power conferences and the NCAA Board of Governors also expected to vote this week. Details of the…

The Sparks overcame a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Washington Mystics 70-68 on Tuesday at Walter Pyramid for their first win of the season. The Sparks (1-2) avoided their first 0-3 start since 2015 thanks to a balanced offense led by Lexi Brown’s 20 points.The guard made two free throws with 14.7 seconds left to give the Sparks a three-point lead, but the Mystics (0-4) scored quickly on the other end with a layup by Arielle Atkins. Sparks guard Kia Nurse made just 1 of 2 free throws with 7.6 seconds left, leaving the door ajar for the Mystics.Cameron Brink…

Reba McIntyre and John Legend have reached the homestretch of “The Voice,” but the queen of country music finds herself in the winner’s circle.On Tuesday night, Team Reba singer Asher Javon was crowned the winner of Season 25 during the two-hour finale of the NBC singing competition. Team legend Brian Olsen was recognized as second behind Javon’s teammate Josh Saunders.Following her win on “The Voice,” an emotional Havon was joined onstage by McEntire, and the pair embraced under a waterfall of red and white confetti.”Thank you for giving me a safe space to be my authentic self,” Javon told McIntyre…

Undergraduate enrollment increased across all institutional sectors this spring, with community colleges accounting for more than half of the increase, according to a new report. But officials are concerned that failure to implement the new FAFSA form and process could derail admissions momentum next fall. According to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center, undergraduate enrollment increased 2.5% (359,000 students) this spring compared to last spring, led by a 4.7% increase (200,000 students) in community colleges, which accounted for 55.7% of the total increase, according to an analysis of spring data. After several years of declines in the spring semester,…

Lara Trump has wasted no time in rebranding the typically staid Republican National Committee in her father-in-law’s image, showcasing her own version of his punitive politics and brash management style. In an interview with The Associated Press, Lara Trump spoke about her famous family, the upcoming election, and what’s next for her party. Here are four takeaways about the new RNC co-chairs’ first few months in office. Integration with Trump campaign When Lara Trump and Chairman Michael Whatley took over in March, they promised to implement sweeping reforms, and that’s what they did: merge the Republican Party and the Trump…

Here’s a roundup of today’s AdExchanger.com news:Prefer by email? Sign up here. Attribution and Contribution Advertising platform over-attribution It’s boiling now For frustrated marketers. Walled garden platforms aren’t new, but the explosion of walled gardens in retail media, along with server-side data plugins from Google and Meta, means brands can now take full credit across a dozen platforms for the same conversion. You may see it happening. Research shows that marketers can see through this uncertainty. blog post The book is co-authored by Rameez Tase, co-founder and president of analytics business Antenna, and Whit Harwood, growth strategy consultant at MediaLink.…

(Bloomberg) — Paytm reported a better-than-expected quarterly loss as regulatory restrictions curtailed the Indian fintech pioneer’s operations.Most Read Articles on BloombergIts parent company One97 Communications said its net loss in the three months to March multiplied to 5.5 billion rupees ($66.1 million). Analysts on average expected a loss of 4.3 billion rupees. Revenue fell 2.6% to Rs 22.7 billion, the first decline since its stock market debut in 2021. The company’s stock price fell more than 1% on Wednesday.Once a symbol of India’s emerging economy, the payments company has been struggling to recover from a January order by financial regulators…

PwC is facing a crisis in China. Partners are bracing for fines over their audit of failed real estate developer Evergrande, and some clients are reconsidering their relationships with accounting firms.China’s securities regulator said in March that Evergrande inflated its mainland earnings by about $80 billion in the two years before defaulting on its debt in 2021, despite PwC’s certification that the accounts were sound. The court ruled that it was.Insiders and retired partners still close to the firm say the partners are concerned that they could face the largest fine and other sanctions ever imposed on China’s Big Four…