A cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool has been reported in Aiken County, affecting the district, state, and nationwide. The incident occurred on January 7, 2025, when PowerSchool notified districts globally about unauthorized access to their systems. The breach impacted multiple states and school districts across the US, with over 15,000 customers affected. However, there is currently … Read more
US President Joe Biden is leaving office with a mixed record, failing to address significant foreign policy blunders that have cost him credibility. In his farewell addresses, Biden insists on America’s strength but avoids admitting errors, a hallmark of his presidency. He left Afghanistan in disarray, miscalculated the Ukraine conflict, and failed to negotiate with … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed skepticism about Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas, stating that the group is recruiting nearly as many militants as it loses in Israeli strikes. According to Blinken, each time Israel completes its military operations, Hamas militants regroup and re-emerge due to a lack of alternative options. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/blinken-says-new-hamas-recruits-have-nearly-replaced-war-losses
The city of Gainesville has been awarded $11.65 million in federal grant funding to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations across the area. The funds will enable the construction of dual-port stations capable of charging up to 94 vehicles at a time. The proposed sites include municipal locations, community centers, and public parks. Alachua … Read more
A devastating fire has ravaged the Los Angeles area, leaving thousands of homes destroyed and 24 people dead. In response, celebrities are banding together to help those affected. Beyoncé has donated $2.5 million to a newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD. The fund will support families in the Altadena/Pasadena … Read more
Los Angeles wildfires have left NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena evacuated for the first time in 60 years, but data from space missions has not been lost. Despite this, scientists and engineers are struggling due to the devastating impact on their homes and communities. The Deep Space Network, which uses three large radio antennas … Read more
NASA researchers are working on a new technology that could significantly reduce the time it takes for crewed missions to Mars. Modular Assembled Radiators for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Vehicles (MARVL) aims to improve the heat dissipation system in nuclear electric propulsion, making it more efficient and compact. Currently, nuclear electric propulsion requires a massive radiator … Read more
San Bernardino is set to build over 100 new electric vehicle charging stations after receiving a federal grant of more than $14 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The city plans to install 101 charging stations at 15 locations, including parks, community centers, schools, and downtown areas. The locations are spread … Read more
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is set to launch on May 30 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Developed by Marvelous, this new adventure reimagines the classic action-RPG and life-simulation gameplay that fans love. In Guardians of Azuma, players take on the role of an Earth Dancer who must fight against corruption spreading throughout … Read more
The flu has reached “very high” levels in Yakima County, with a significant increase in positive flu test rates. The region’s first flu-related death of the season has been reported. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and others. Vaccination is highly recommended for everyone six months and older, particularly those … Read more