Internet outages in Pakistan raise fears of government surveillance
The disruptions have prompted growing claims from human rights groups that Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to monitor and control the country's internet.
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SpaceX and Boeing spacesuits are not compatible
NASA is still evaluating the risks associated with sending NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth, who have been stationed aboard the… Read More »SpaceX and Boeing spacesuits are not compatible
Commonwealth Court judge hears arguments in Pa. challenge to RFK Jr.'s New York residency
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to reporters outside the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Justice Center following a confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.… Read More »Commonwealth Court judge hears arguments in Pa. challenge to RFK Jr.'s New York residency
The Great Circle is Indiana Jones for a post-Uncharted world
Enlarge / A time traveler with a flashlight would astonish Indiana Jones. At first glance, Wolfenstein: The New Order Developer MachineGames might seem like an… Read More »The Great Circle is Indiana Jones for a post-Uncharted world
Meghan McCain slams 'asshole' who put Joe Biden on DNC stage late at night: 'Disrespectful'
“I can't stay up this late, we all have lives and children. Godspeed to our 81-year-old president giving his speech at this hour,” the former… Read More »Meghan McCain slams 'asshole' who put Joe Biden on DNC stage late at night: 'Disrespectful'
How Section 230 is being used against tech giants like Meta
A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta based on a new interpretation of Section 230, a law best known for shielding social media… Read More »How Section 230 is being used against tech giants like Meta
Russian POWs speak out about their capture as Ukraine hopes for swift prisoner swap
Some are wounded, most are very young and all want to go home. President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Russian soldiers captured in the lightning offensive in… Read More »Russian POWs speak out about their capture as Ukraine hopes for swift prisoner swap
AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia's leadership in AI infrastructure
AMD has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence infrastructure company ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, continuing its streak of AI investments… Read More »AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia's leadership in AI infrastructure
Israel recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza as Blinken tries to push ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that sparked… Read More »Israel recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza as Blinken tries to push ceasefire deal
That Book Is Poison: More Victorian Covers Contain Toxic Dyes
Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green book cloth on book spines, likely the result of air pollution In April, the National… Read More »That Book Is Poison: More Victorian Covers Contain Toxic Dyes
Who is Mike Lynch? The billionaire tech entrepreneur who goes missing after yacht Bayesian sinks in Italy
British tech magnate Mike Lynch is one of six people missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, The Independent understands. The 59-year-old… Read More »Who is Mike Lynch? The billionaire tech entrepreneur who goes missing after yacht Bayesian sinks in Italy
Windows 0-day was abused by North Korea to install advanced rootkit
Getty Images A zero-day vulnerability in Windows recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working for the North Korean government, allowing them to install… Read More »Windows 0-day was abused by North Korea to install advanced rootkit
Hillary Clinton warns Democrats that progress is not guaranteed as Harris seeks to break glass ceiling she missed in 2024
Hillary Clinton electrified the crowd on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, urging her party not to give up on its… Read More »Hillary Clinton warns Democrats that progress is not guaranteed as Harris seeks to break glass ceiling she missed in 2024
This summer's COVID surge is big; FDA may give COVID vaccines early green light
With the country dealing with a relatively large summer surge of COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is considering approving this year's COVID-19 vaccines targeted… Read More »This summer's COVID surge is big; FDA may give COVID vaccines early green light
This Boise teacher's suspension sparked a strike. The district is paying her a large sum
Last September, the Boise School District suspended Timberline High School teacher Laura Boulton for alleged “inappropriate” behavior toward students and colleagues. The suspension sparked outrage… Read More »This Boise teacher's suspension sparked a strike. The district is paying her a large sum
