News Headlines - 06 January 2015
▽Video: Sony boss breaks silence on 'The Interview' cyberattack - Telegraph
Sony Corporation's top executive on Monday condemned the recent hacking assault against its film division, saying his employees were the victims of a "vicious and malicious cyberattack," while adding that he was proud of them for standing up against "the extortionist efforts of the criminals."
▽Tabloid, prominent Germans condemn anti-Muslim rallies | Reuters
Top-selling German tabloid Bild and 50 prominent Germans called on Tuesday for an end to what they see as rising xenophobia, a day after thousands of protesters in several German cities rallied against Muslim immigration.
Google is getting asked to remove more and more links over copyright issues, with requests up 75% on 2013... It's important to note that Google isn't hosting the copyright-infringing material. Rather, publishers are asking Google to remove search links to that material.
▽Scientists protest Romanian decree on PhD revocation : Nature News & Comment
The decree, issued on 30 December, follows Ponta's announcement on 16 December that he was renouncing his PhD in international law, which has been dogged by allegations of plagiarism for several years.
▽What is a flat white? A guide for Americans on Starbucks' next hit | theguardian.com
Buying a coffee in New York City poses an interesting cultural dilemma for a Brit who has just moved to stateside after a year and a half living in Australia: how to order a flat white.
