** People are betting on Philadelphia’s high temperatures this Sunday in a unique twist for the Super Bowl. Over $5 million has been wagered on daily highs, with Kalshi Inc., a trading company, offering bets on temperature ranges, January snowfall, and other weather-related gambles. These bets operate like prediction markets, where participants choose yes or … Read more
Ninety-one percent of nearly 30,000 Microsoft Exchange Server instances affected by the ProxyLogon flaw exploited by China’s Salt Typhoon threat operation remain vulnerable almost four years after the patch. In contrast, Ivanti-related issues targeted by the same group have been remediated in over 92% of affected devices, according to Tenable researchers. The findings come amid … Read more
Bird flu has been detected in backyard flocks across New Haven County, according to the Department of Agriculture. This marks the first case reported in 2025 and the first detection within the county. Last week, officials announced similar findings in a flock located in New London County. Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt emphasized the importance … Read more
Alysa Liu, returning from retirement after a long hiatus, impressed with her bronze medal finish at the 2022 World Championships before her retirement. At this year’s U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, she scored 76.36 in her short program and expressed pride in her comeback. Speaking to NBC Sports, Liu said, “I almost cried … Read more
Conan O’Brian’s house remained untouched by the Los Angeles wildfires, despite being evacuated. During a podcast episode last month, he revealed his team was discussing hosting the 2025 Oscars when they heard smoke and learned their home had been evacuated. “It’s part of life in L.A., so I wasn’t thinking much about it,” O’Brian said. … Read more
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on Bitcoin’s main wallet has caused “Too Many Requests” errors for users worldwide, according to reports. The attack targeted the Bitcoin Mainnet wallet with an IP limit of 429, a common security measure used by websites and services to protect against brute-force attacks. This has resulted in significant … Read more
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Massachusetts is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak affecting birds on farms. Confirmed cases have been reported in wild birds on UMass Amherst campus and in cows across the state. The avian influenza H5N1 virus, which can also infect humans, has caused severe illness including death in Louisiana last month after hospitalization. Farmers are … Read more
** iOS 18.3 is set to roll out, introducing default activation of Apple Intelligence features for users. Previously, these enhancements were optional; however, with this update, they will be enabled automatically during device onboarding. Users can opt out by adjusting settings post-update, but note that this may result in storage usage related to AI functions … Read more
Oscar host Conan O’Brien, still displaced by wildfires in Los Angeles, will host the show with sensitivity to those affected. Speaking to the Associated Press, O’Brien expressed his gratitude for surviving while acknowledging the devastating impact of the fires on his community. “Everyone I know has been affected,” he said. “I’m out of my house … Read more