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How Europe Is Grappling With Increased Cybersecurity Threats

5:21am June 29, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

European cybersecurity experts have been meeting in Brussels to discuss ways to combat recent attacks, including Tuesday's malware infection of thousands of business computers.

Boaty McBoatface undergoes preparations last year in Birkenhead, England. By the assessment of the British Antarctic Survey, Boaty discharged its duties on its inaugural voyage surpassingly well.

Boaty McBoatface Makes Its Triumphant Return, Hauling 'Unprecedented Data'

10:54pm June 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The curiously named submersible wrapped up its inaugural voyage last week. And, as the British Antarctic Survey noted Wednesday, Boaty acquitted itself well on the seven-week expedition.

Renowned chef Alain Senderens, who helped define French nouvelle cuisine, died Sunday.

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Alain Senderens, A 'Visionary' Chef And Co-Founder Of Nouvelle Cuisine, Dies At 77

5:05pm June 28, 2017

by Amy Held

The French chef renounced his much-coveted Michelin stars to forge his own way. "I want to do something different that will be three-star in my heart," he told The Guardian.

Michael Bond sits with a Paddington Bear toy in 2008. Bond died Tuesday, according to his publisher, nearly six decades after his beloved character first appeared in print.

Michael Bond, The 'Giant' Behind Paddington Bear, Dies At 91

3:45pm June 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

"Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform" — and readers first met Paddington with those words in 1958. Bond, who died Tuesday, turned that bear into an unforgettable friend.

Barry Devonside, whose 18-year-old son, Christopher, died in the Hillsborough soccer disaster, reacts after families of the 96 people killed were told charges are being filed Wednesday.

Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster: After 28 Years, 6 Former Officials Face Charges

1:50pm June 28, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Nearly 100 fans were crushed to death and more than 750 others were injured in the worst sports disaster in Britain's history. The ex-officials face charges ranging from manslaughter to obstruction.

European Union Fines Google $2.7 Billion

6:38am June 28, 2017

The European Union has fined Google $2.7 billion over what it calls anti-competitive practices. Steve Inskeep talks with Adrianne Jeffries of The Outline.

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Cyber Attacks Spread Across Europe Using Stolen NSA Tool

8:11pm June 27, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chief technology officer of CrowdStrike, on the cyber attacks spreading across Europe using a stolen National Security Agency tool.

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A message demanding money is seen on a terminal monitor at a branch of Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank after Ukrainian institutions were hit by a wave of cyberattacks earlier Tuesday in Kiev, Ukraine.

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Massive Ransomware Attack Hits Ukraine; Experts Say It's Spreading Globally

7:20pm June 27, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Some have called the previously seen malware "Petya," though others say it is "a new ransomware that has not been seen before." It has been reported in at least a half-dozen countries.

Queen Elizabeth II is getting a raise, in part to pay for upgrades at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen Gets A Raise And Buckingham Palace Is Poised For An Upgrade

6:18pm June 27, 2017

by Amy Held

It's expensive being royal. The queen is expected to get an annual payout of around $105 million by 2019 and palace repairs are a priority.

'The Strange Death Of Europe' Warns Against Impacts Of Immigration

5:47pm June 27, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Douglas Murray about his new book, The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam. He argues that European civilization is dying as a result of immigration.

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