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June 8 0800 UTC Brief
In tech and security
Security researchers say a vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U is being actively exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The flaw can be triggered with crafted POST requests that crash the service, which is a tidy little reminder that “file transfer software” is still doing battle with reality.
In the Middle East
Iran and Israel traded airstrikes again as tensions kept climbing, with diplomatic efforts still failing to produce anything resembling a durable ceasefire. The Israeli military said it intercepted missiles launched from Iran over East Jerusalem and the West Bank after earlier Israeli strikes prompted the response.
In the Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 15 people. Authorities warned residents to stay out of damaged homes and other structures while rescuers work and aftershocks remain a risk.
In entertainment and culture
British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died at 35 after a stabbing in East London on 5 June. His work helped shape modern R&B and pop, and the loss is being felt across the music world.
At the Tony Awards, John Lithgow made history by winning best actor in a play for Giant at age 80, becoming the oldest man to win a competitive acting Tony and setting a new gap record of 53 years between acting wins. The ceremony’s other top honors went to Death of a Salesman, Schmigadoon!, and Ragtime.
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