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Nearly 22,000 internet-facing Microsoft Exchange servers remain unpatched against a high-severity vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of every mailbox on a compromised system. Security researchers warn that the flaw, identified as CVE-2026-62911, affects Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019 and Exchange Server Subscription Edition. Microsoft issued a fix in its August 2026 security updates. The Shadowserver Foundation said it had identified 21,899 IP addresses displaying an Exchange Server fingerprint and still exposed to the vulnerability. The largest concentrations were in the United States, with about 6,200 systems, and Germany, with roughly 5,100. Exchange vulnerability could expose…

Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal in a deal worth £8.6m (€10m), bringing the Brazil forward’s four-year spell in north London to an end. The transfer was finalised after Jesus completed his medical on Monday. Barcelona had moved quickly to secure the 29-year-old after their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez stalled. Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and made 123 appearances for the club, scoring 32 goals and providing 22 assists. However, persistent injury problems and competition from Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres had reduced his role in Mikel Arteta’s squad.…

New York City is to overhaul the way it monitors cooling towers and responds to Legionnaires’ disease after an outbreak on the Upper East Side killed 11 people and sickened 94, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced. The plans include a public map of registered cooling towers, tougher enforcement and closer co-operation between the city’s health and buildings departments. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/upper-east-side-legionnaires-disease-death-toll-august-2026/)) The map, due to be launched next spring, is expected to show the location of each registered tower, its inspection history and whether the building is complying with Legionella testing requirements. Officials also intend to speed up laboratory testing for the…

Hawthorn have arrived in Perth confident they can upset minor premiers Fremantle in Thursday night’s sold-out AFL qualifying final at Optus Stadium. The Hawks face a formidable challenge against a Dockers side unbeaten at home this season, with Fremantle holding a 12-0 record at the venue in 2026. The match will begin at 6.10pm local time on Thursday, September 3. ([afl.com.au](https://www.afl.com.au/news/1599328/hawthorn-hawks-to-lean-on-recent-finals-record-as-hard-trip-awaits-says-jarman-impey)) Hawthorn defender Jarman Impey described the trip west as “one of the toughest” in football but said his side welcomed the pressure of confronting Fremantle in front of a packed purple crowd. “They haven’t been beaten over there so…

An electrical substation near the Jänschwalde coal-fired power plant in Brandenburg was repeatedly targeted with rockets on Tuesday morning, according to local media reports. Emergency crews reportedly found several improvised devices fitted with explosives at the Turnow-Preilack facility and made them safe. The installation is a key part of the regional power network and distributes electricity generated by the nearby plant. Police said a possible act of criminal damage to a power line was discovered at about 8am. Officers described the items found as “unconventional explosive and incendiary devices” and said there was no danger to the public. ([tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/sprengvorrichtung-umspannwerk-brandenburg-100.html?utm_source=openai)) Grid…

Howard Stern’s archive channel Howard 101 has been removed from the SiriusXM line-up as part of a reshuffle taking effect on Tuesday, September 1. The channel, which carried classic editions of The Howard Stern Show, the Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show, celebrity specials and other archive material, has been replaced by Radio Andy, the 24-hour pop culture station hosted by Andy Cohen. Howard 100 remains in place. SiriusXM confirmed the change in an announcement detailing its updated channel numbers. Radio Andy has moved from channel 102 to channel 101, while Howard 100 continues on channel 100. The move comes as Stern…

Roku has launched its first OLED TVs, with the new Pro Series range available in the US from $999 (£760) for a 55-inch model. The Roku Pro Series OLED TV is on sale from today through Amazon, with a 65-inch version also offered. Pricing for the larger model has not been disclosed in the announcement. OLED technology allows each pixel to produce its own light, delivering deeper blacks, stronger contrast and wider viewing angles than conventional LCD televisions. Roku says its Smart Picture Max software automatically adjusts the picture for films, television programmes, games and live events. The sets have…

Sunderland’s agreement to sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana has been thrown into doubt after Crystal Palace made a late attempt to hijack the deal on transfer deadline day. The 21-year-old Belgium international had been expected to travel to the North East to complete a medical after Sunderland agreed a fee with the French club. Reports put the initial value of the deal at around €30 million, with add-ons taking the overall package higher. However, Palace have since entered the race and are believed to have reached an agreement worth about €37 million with Lyon. The London club’s new manager, Pierre…

A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting a pet donkey during an overnight search for a missing 12-year-old girl in Polk County, Georgia. The animal, named HeeHaw, was killed at Elsberry Riding and Farm near Rockmart at about 12.45am on Sunday, 30 August. The child was later found safely at a church close to the pasture, according to police. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome said the officer involved had not been identified and that the department’s command staff had opened an investigation. The case has also been referred to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s…

An Italian court has approved a gradual reunification plan for a British-Australian couple whose three children were removed from their off-grid home in the Abruzzo region last year. Nathan Trevallion and Catherine Birmingham will initially be allowed to spend time with their children at home during the day, with weekend overnight stays due to begin in October, their lawyer Simone Pillon said. The children, a nine-year-old girl and seven-year-old twin boys, will remain at a residential care facility in Vasto for now. Their return to live permanently with their parents will depend on assessments by social services. The Juvenile Court…