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💬 Quoted…​​I think IT would appreciate less memes while they handle the breach.

Uber is currently investigating a “cybersecurity incident” amidst reports that its internal systems have been breached. The alleged hacker, who claims to be an 18-year old, first revealed the news on an internal company Slack channel, where Uber employees initially thought it was a joke. (And who could blame them – the opening sentence was: “Hi , I announce I am a hacker and uber has suffered a data breach.”)

🇬🇧👑 Stat of the Day: 24 hours = the estimated wait time to see Queen Elizabeth lie in state in Westminster Hall over the weekend, with lines queues stretching over 5 miles. Her funeral will be held later today.

🤯 Did You Know?... ​​Just 41% of all Wordle players guessed Friday’s word correctly within six turns (“parer”). Normally, it’s ~99%.

📖 Worth a Read: Have You Gone ‘Notification Deaf’? Confessions of an Over-Pinged Woman → (WSJ)

📊 Poll results: On Friday, we asked whether y’all agreed with a California bill that would discipline licensed medical professionals who spread Covid mis/disinformation.

  • 41% said yes, 49% said no, and 10% weren’t sure or had a more nuanced take.

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