Musk says X hit by major cyberattack

13 Sept 16:28 Key points summarised by AI

Elon Musk confirmed X (formerly Twitter) was hit by a "massive cyberattack," causing widespread outages for users across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Musk speculated the sophisticated attack was politically motivated, possibly from a nation-state or large coordinated group, citing digital addresses in the Ukraine area.
The incident raises significant questions about X's platform stability and security, especially following extensive staff reductions under Musk's ownership.
The cyberattack occurs amidst growing criticism of Musk's influence and his controversial cost-cutting initiatives, including the 'Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.