The US is investigating whether popular home internet routers sold by China’s TP-Link Technologies pose a national security threat and are considering banning them, according to the Wall Street Journal. The probes come after Microsoft linked the devices to a Chinese hacking group. TP-Link routers have been found to have security flaws and bugs, with … Read more
China has achieved a major milestone in its ambitious space program, with two astronauts completing a nine-hour spacewalk that beats the US record. The spacewalk was part of the Shenzhou-19 spaceflight and took place just before 10 p.m. Beijing time. The previous record held by US astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms in 2001 lasted … Read more
Jake Dickert, the head coach of Washington State University, is set to become the new leader of Wake Forest Demon Deacons after Dave Clawson’s sudden resignation on Monday. The 23-20 record under Dickert will be his third full season with the school. Dickert took over as head coach at Washington State in 2021, replacing Nick … Read more
Ana Orsini, a cherished member of the 13 News Family, has passed away after a battle with a brain aneurysm. Since joining the team in June 2023, she left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Friends and colleagues remember Ana for her boundless empathy and dedication to helping those in need. She was known … Read more
Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old Russian national, is at it again. She was taken into custody in Paris after attempting to sneak onto a flight from New York’s JFK International Airport without a boarding pass. This is not her first time making headlines – she previously snuck onto a Delta Air Lines flight and flew all … Read more
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Boeing’s troubled Starliner, will not return to Earth until at least March 2025. The delay comes as NASA and SpaceX teams work to complete processing on a new Dragon spacecraft for the Crew-10 mission. Initially launched in June, Wilmore … Read more
Rescuers in Vanuatu are racing to find survivors trapped in buildings after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Port Vila, killing 14 people and injuring over 200. The earthquake, which occurred at 12:47 local time on Tuesday, also caused major structural damage to at least 10 buildings in Port Vila, including several embassies. The … Read more
Two men in New York state have died from a rare fungal lung infection caused by exposure to bat poop used as fertilizer for their cannabis plants. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, can lead to pneumonia and is usually harmless but can be deadly if the infected person has an existing lung disease or weakened immune … Read more
Food delivery company Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive practices against diners, workers, and small businesses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims that Grubhub deceived customers about delivery costs, blocked access to accounts, and misrepresented how much money drivers would make. The FTC also alleges that Grubhub listed unaffiliated restaurants on … Read more
A total of ten categories have been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. “Emilia Pérez” leads among films with potential nominations in six categories, followed by “Wicked” with four. The nominations will be announced on January 17 and the ceremony will take place on March 2. In the documentary feature film category, several top contenders … Read more