The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a binding directive to federal civilian agencies, ordering them to secure their Microsoft cloud systems after recent cyber incidents. The SCuBA project, which provides guidance on securing federal agencies’ cloud business application environments, was used by CISA since April 2022. However, the agency is now … Read more
Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin has left Russia with his family despite being a vocal supporter of President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Polunin, who was born in southern Ukrainian city Kherson and acquired Russian citizenship in 2018, expressed feelings of unease and disconnection from Russia. Polunin had previously been involved in … Read more
Oil prices remained relatively stable on Wednesday as traders awaited cues from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting. Crude futures for February steadied at $73.74 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose to $70.30 a barrel. Industry data showed U.S. oil inventories shrank by 4.7 million barrels in the week to December 13, … Read more
Bitcoin’s price has reached a record high of $108,000 for the first time on Tuesday, driven by speculation that President-elect Donald Trump may establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve. This news has sparked enthusiasm among investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Trump discussed a possible $20 billion Bitcoin reserve during his campaign, with some suggesting it could … Read more
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Donald Trump’s transition team to hold Elon Musk to the same ethics standards as other transition members. Musk, who has invested heavily in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has been advising Trump since his endorsement in July. Warren argues that Musk’s private interests pose a significant conflict of … Read more
Amazon workers at four facilities in Southern California have authorized strikes after the company’s refusal to recognize their union, Teamsters. This comes as the corporation faces criticism over its treatment of workers, including low pay and unsafe working conditions. The Teamsters represent thousands of workers across 10 Amazon facilities nationwide. In a statement, General President … Read more
Ketamine, a common anesthetic, has shown promise as a potential treatment for severe depression. Researchers from HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus, Harvard, and Johns Hopkins have made significant breakthroughs in understanding how the drug works, particularly its effects on brain cells called astroglia. In a new study published in Neuron, scientists used zebrafish to test the … Read more
Virginia is set to become the first state in the US to host a commercial fusion power plant, with plans to build the facility on a 100-acre site in Chesterfield County. The project, backed by Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), aims to provide clean energy and mitigate surging power demand driven by data centers. The $1 … Read more
The finalists in the running as potential nominees for the Academy Awards were announced on January 17th. In total, there are ten categories, and this is the first time that the winners of those categories will be revealed live on “GMA”. This year’s Oscar shortlist includes titles such as “Wicked” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The … Read more
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee faces two lawsuits filed in a Louisiana federal court, alleging that his law firm pocketed settlement money through unethical accounting practices. Buzbee has dismissed the claims as “patently frivolous,” saying they were designed to harm his reputation and undermine his firm’s role in representing alleged sexual assault victims. Two former clients, … Read more