7 Fiber Optic Cables in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Internet for Millions, Except Iran… 99% of international internet traffic runs through submarine fiber optic cables: strands of glass thinner than a human hair with minimal physical protection. Seven of those fiber optic cables run through the Strait of Hormuz, carrying internet infrastructure for tens of millions of people across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait. Iran has mined the Strait of Hormuz. A mine does not need to directly hit a fiber opti

Jonathan Gavalas was a seemingly healthy and even-keeled 36-year-old when he began chatting with Gemini, Google’s chatbot, in part to seek comfort about splitting up with his wife. WSJ’s Julie Jargon explains how she combed through the 4,732 messages between Gemini and Gavalas, who died by suicide. Help is available: Reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or going to 988lifeline.org.⁠