Lincoln is experiencing one of its worst flu seasons in recent memory, with a high number of local cases reported. According to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 918 positive flu tests were recorded in January, making it the highest level for that month and second-highest overall since at least 2017. In other news, teachers in … Read more
Amazon Prime Video has found its young Elle Woods for the upcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel series. Lexi Minetree will play the lead role, which follows Elle’s high school years before attending Harvard. Reese Witherspoon made the casting announcement on Instagram, introducing fans to the new Elle. The official logline states that the series explores Elle’s … Read more
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that more Americans may be infected with bird flu without showing symptoms. Researchers tested 150 veterinarians for H5N1, or bird flu, antibodies, which revealed three positive cases among those who had no reported exposure to animals with known or suspected bird flu … Read more
Two actively exploited vulnerabilities in Windows should be prioritized by CISOs as part of their February Patch Tuesday efforts, experts say. The vulnerabilities are CVE-2025-21391 and CVE-2025-21418. CVE-2025-21391 is a storage escalation of privilege vulnerability that allows an attacker to delete targeted files on a system without reading them. This could lead to significant impacts … Read more
Google has released the second public beta of Android 16, introducing new features that cater to professional photographers. The upgrades include enhanced manual control options when using auto-exposure and precise color temperature adjustments. Unlike previous versions, Android 16’s camera app now offers hybrid auto-exposure modes, allowing photographers to manually control ISO or exposure time settings … Read more
The Trump administration deported over 100 migrants from several Asian nations to Panama on Wednesday, marking a new front in its efforts to conduct mass removals of unauthorized immigrants. The migrants, including families from countries such as Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, were flown out of California on a US military plane and arrived at … Read more
A deadly gas explosion ripped through a busy shopping mall in Taiwan on Thursday, claiming the lives of at least four people and injuring dozens more. The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi store in Taichung City. Four victims have been confirmed dead, including two tourists from Macao, while 26 … Read more
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has made around 3,600 job cuts, or about 5% of its workforce, citing “performance-based” reasons. However, many former employees are speaking out on social media, claiming they were unfairly targeted due to their personal circumstances, such as taking approved leave for parental or medical reasons. On … Read more
AppLovin’s stock price skyrocketed on Thursday after the company exceeded financial expectations for the fourth quarter of 2024. As of 11 a.m. ET, AppLovin’s share price was up 31% and reached an all-time high of over $500 per share. The company’s growth has been impressive, with revenue increasing by 43% in 2024 compared to 2023. … Read more
FromSoftware, the renowned developer of the dark fantasy world of Elden Ring, has unveiled its first spin-off game – Elden Ring Nightreign. This co-op experience offers a battle royale twist and features eight playable characters with unique combat styles. The upcoming Deluxe Edition’s Steam page reveals that the DLC will add more heroes to the … Read more