Monthly Archives: September 2022

Nanoracks cut a piece of metal in space for the first time

Nanoracks just made space construction and manufacturing history with the first demonstration of cutting metal in orbit. The technique could be critical for the next generation of large-scale space stations and even lunar habitats. The experiment was performed back in May by Nanoracks and its parent company Voyager Space, after getting to orbit aboard the…

Launch House holds private town hall, says investigation is underway

In a town hall to some members of their community, Launch House addressed the harassment and assault allegations surfaced by a Vox Investigation earlier this week. The startup, backed by A16z and Lightship as well as a bevy of top investors, said that an independent investigation is underway. “We’ll let the investigation speak for itself,…

These YouTube gaming videos are spreading malware

A newly discovered malicious campaign that distributes the RedLine Stealer infostealer comes with a very interesting self-propagation mechanism, researchers have found.  Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky uncovered new malware that logs into the YouTube accounts of compromised users and uploads a video to their channel, which distributes RedLine Infostealer. A victim, ideally a PC gamer, finds…

Read the weird email Marco Rubio sent after Insider asked him about Lindsey Graham’s abortion ban bill he’s co-sponsoring

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. John Raoux/AP Images Marco Rubio’s team sent Insider’s Warren Rojas a bizarre email after being asked about an abortion bill. The email, which looked like an assignment, included a deadline of September 19. Read the email which comes as Rubio cosponsors Sen. Lindsey Graham’s abortion ban bill. Republican Sen….

I coordinated sex scenes for ‘Blonde,’ the new NC-17 Marilyn Monroe biopic with Ana De Armas. Here’s how I protect actors’ boundaries.

Jean Franzblau. Courtesy of Danny Torres This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jean Franzblau, an intimacy coordinator based in Los Angeles, CA. It has been edited for length and clarity. Jean Franzblau is a certified intimacy coordinator who has worked on big-budget film and TV shows. Her first job as an intimacy…

Trump lawyer claimed boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago only held ‘news clippings:’ WaPo

Former Trump White House Deputy Counsel Pat Philbin departs following his testimony before a grand jury investigating events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., September 2, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis A lawyer for former President Trump claimed boxes at…

The US cities where home values are most likely to plummet in a recession

Skyline of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Getty Images The report — published on Wednesday — is based on data from nearly 600 counties in the US. Nine counties around New York City were included in the top 50 most vulnerable. ATTOM spokesperson says a recession seems ‘more likely’ than getting inflation under control. A new report reveals…

Hulu + Live TV is giving new members $60 off their first 3 months — here’s how to claim the limited-time deal

“Only Murders in the Building” is one of the most successful Hulu exclusives, and you can watch it with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Now through October 5, you can get $20 off each month during the first…

Capitol rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt over ‘SS’ T-shirt on Jan. 6 is sentenced to 75 days

Robert Packer is seen wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt inside the US Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. He was arrested on January 13, and the DOJ included this image in his court documents. ITN/Department of Justice A man who wore a Nazi-themed outfit at the Capitol riot was sentenced to 75 days in jail…

What’s next for the migrants Govs. DeSantis and Abbott sent to Martha’s Vineyard and Kamala Harris’ doorstep

Volunteers mingle outside of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Two planes of migrants from Venezuela arrived suddenly Wednesday night on Martha’s Vineyard. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott transported migrants out of Texas this week. The moves were designed to protest Biden’s border policies and force…