News / MN Newsletter // March 10

March 10, 2019

Russia Ukraine National News Ukrainian hackers used quizzes to access private Facebook data, company says CNN Newsource 2 - KGUN Sergey Lazarev returns to Eurovision with 'Scream' for Russia - Eurovision.tv Text of a Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine - Whitehouse.gov The Contenders for the Ukrainian Presidency - The National Interest Online Ukrinform - Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news National News Ukrainian hackers used quizzes to access private Facebook data, company says CNN Newsource 2 - KGUN KGUN A pair of Ukrainian hackers used seemingly innocuous online quizzes and surveys, with titles like "What does your eye color say about you?," to gain access to private Facebook user data and to target users with "unauthorized" advertisements, the social media company says. Read More Sergey Lazarev returns to Eurovision with 'Scream' for Russia - Eurovision.tv Eurovision.tv Sergey is no stranger to television competitions or the Eurovision Song Contest as he returns for a second attempt to capture the Eurovision crown. He came close in 2016 when he topped the public vote and finished third overall with You Are The Only One. Read More Text of a Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine - Whitehouse.gov Whitehouse.gov On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the misappropriation of its assets. Read More The Contenders for the Ukrainian Presidency - The National Interest Online The National Interest Online Ukraine's 2018 presidential elections should have been a major milestone in the country’s political consolidation. The “Blue/Orange” divide which had characterized the nation's politics—with successive presidents lurching between pursuing closer ties with the Euro-Atlantic world or restoring closer relations with Russia—is no longer a factor. Read More Ukrinform - Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news Russian intelligence agencies plan to involve agents of the so-called "LPR State Security Ministry" in creating extraordinary situations at polling stations during the presidential election in Ukraine. Read More

Top News 157 feared dead in Ethiopian plane crash - The Guardian PM Narendra Modi launches One Nation One Card, Samsung Galaxy S10 launch, Google Bolo and other top tech news of the week - Gadgets Now Sooners Post NCAA Season High On Senior Day - Soonersports.com Comma.ai founder George Hotz wants to free humanity from the AI simulation - The Verge With Alain Pinel buyout, Compass could become Bay Area’s biggest real estate brokerage - San Francisco Chronicle 157 feared dead in Ethiopian plane crash - The Guardian The Guardian An Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi crashed early on Sunday with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard, a spokesman for the airline has said. “It is confirmed it happened 8.44 [am],” said the spokesman, who did not give his name. Read More PM Narendra Modi launches One Nation One Card, Samsung Galaxy S10 launch, Google Bolo and other top tech news of the week - Gadgets Now Gadgets Now Fitbit has announced four new products - Fitbit Versa Lite edition, Fitbit Inspire HR, Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Ace 2. All these wearables are priced at between Rs 6,999 and Rs 15,999. Read More Sooners Post NCAA Season High On Senior Day - Soonersports.com Soonersports.com Oklahoma 425.700 415.700 Illinois NORMAN — On senior day at McCasland Field House, the No. 1 Oklahoma men's gymnastics team topped the No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini, 425.700-415.700 for its 110th consecutive victory and 68th straight at the Field House. Read More Comma.ai founder George Hotz wants to free humanity from the AI simulation - The Verge The Verge What keeps George Hotz, the enigmatic hacker and founder of self-driving startup Comma.ai, up at night is not whether his autonomous car company will be successful or what other entrepreneurial venture he might embark on next. Read More With Alain Pinel buyout, Compass could become Bay Area’s biggest real estate brokerage - San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle The current issue of Gentry magazine has a two-page ad with the headline “Big Brother or Real Estate Brokerage?” The copy reads: “Some brokerages use your information to make money on more than just real estate and mortgage transactions. Read More

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