As the new school year begins, many schools are reinforcing policies that limit or ban smartphones in the classroom, sparking debate among parents. While some parents worry about staying connected with their children during emergencies, research suggests that keeping...
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Russian Hackers Exploit Spyware Codes from NSO Group and Intellexa, Says Google
Google has uncovered evidence that Russian government hackers, identified as APT29, are using spyware exploits originally developed by NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits, which had previously been patched, were found embedded on Mongolian government websites in a...
Twitch Apologizes After “Drop Ins” Feature Activates Streamers’ Cameras Without Consent
Twitch has issued an apology following significant backlash over its recently introduced "Drop Ins" feature, which inadvertently activated streamers' cameras without their consent. Launched on August 19, the Drop Ins feature was intended to facilitate easier...
Mark Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor Covid-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, revealed in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee that his company faced significant pressure from the Biden administration in 2021 to censor certain Covid-19 related content. In his letter, Zuckerberg described how senior officials...
Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home on SpaceX in February 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Originally, the pair embarked on...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been detained by French authorities at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest comes in the wake of an inquiry into various alleged criminal activities facilitated through...
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
On July 19, 2024, a global outage hit Windows PCs due to a problematic update from security firm CrowdStrike. The update to its Falcon service caused many systems to crash with the infamous “blue screen of death,” disrupting various services, including Microsoft 365....
Whistleblowers Accuse OpenAI of Illegal NDA Restrictions
Whistleblowers have accused OpenAI of imposing illegal restrictions on employee communications with government regulators, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post. The letter, sent by lawyers representing anonymous whistleblowers to Securities and...
More Details About The Rare Meteor Fireball Event In Aruba and Curaçao
San Nicolas, Aruba - July 15, 2024 Residents of Aruba experienced an extraordinary celestial event on the night of July 13, 2024. At exactly 7:50 PM, a meteor fireball illuminated the skies, captivating the community and sparking widespread curiosity and speculation....
Mystery Celestial Object Captivates ABC Islands: Is it an Asteroid or a Falling Satellite?
An unexpected celestial spectacle mesmerized residents of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire (ABC islands) last night around 8 PM, when a bright object streaked across the sky. The object, believed to be either an asteroid fragment or a falling satellite, illuminated the...
EU Accuses Elon Musk’s X of Misleading Users and Violating Digital Services Act
European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, with violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing the platform of misleading its users and failing to meet transparency standards. The European Commission, the executive arm of the...
Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Due to AI Expansion
As Google rapidly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its core products, it faces a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions. The tech giant's annual environment report reveals a 48% increase in emissions since 2019, primarily due to the energy-intensive...
Software Company CDK Global Plans to Pay Ransom After Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealerships
CDK Global, a major software provider for thousands of car dealerships across North America, plans to pay tens of millions of dollars in ransom after a cyberattack severely disrupted operations. The hacking group, believed to be based in Eastern Europe, has demanded...
NASA Delays Boeing Starliner’s Return to Earth Again
June 22, 2024 - NASA has announced yet another delay in the return of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to Earth, citing ongoing technical issues and the need for further safety checks. This marks the latest in a series of postponements for the beleaguered spacecraft,...
Apple Unveils Major AI Features at WWDC 2024
Cupertino, CA – June 10, 2024 – At this year's highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a series of groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements across its ecosystem. The announcements highlighted the company's continued...
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Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female President of the International Olympic Committee
In a groundbreaking moment for global sports leadership, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first female and first African to hold the position. Her election at the 144th IOC...
A New Era for the Celtics: NBA Franchise Sold for $6 Billion
In a landmark transaction that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the Boston Celtics have been sold for an unprecedented $6 billion, setting a new record for the highest sale price of an NBA franchise. The deal marks a historic moment not only for the...
Zelenskyy Defends Ukrainian Sovereignty Over Nuclear Plants and Crimea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly reiterated that the country’s nuclear power plants belong solely to the Ukrainian people, dismissing recent speculation regarding potential U.S. ownership. Speaking at a news conference in Norway, Zelenskyy asserted...
EU’s Defense Strategy Prioritizes European Industry, Excludes U.S. and U.K. Firms
The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive defense strategy, allocating €150 billion to bolster its military capabilities by 2030. This initiative emphasizes reducing reliance on non-European defense contractors, notably excluding firms from the United States and...
Canada Seeks European Defense Partnerships Amid U.S. Tensions
In a strategic move reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics, Canada is actively pursuing closer defense industry collaborations with the European Union (EU). This initiative aims to diversify Canada's defense procurement sources, reducing longstanding reliance on...