Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have been using custom malware to spy on US telecom networks. The group, which has been active since at least 2019, primarily targets government entities and telecommunications companies. Recent breaches have confirmed that Salt Typhoon accessed the private communications of some US government officials and stole information related … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been instructed by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop promoting the benefits of flu vaccines through paid advertising campaigns. Instead, the ads will focus on informed consent, or the idea that people should be notified of all risks and benefits … Read more
Tesla has issued a massive recall of 376,000 vehicles in the US due to a power steering assist feature that could make driving harder at low speeds, increasing the risk of crashes. The recall affects 2023 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers running older software. According to Tesla, the issue can cause an overvoltage … Read more
Rosemount, the No. 7 seed, stunned second-seeded Centennial/Spring Lake Park 3-2 to earn its first-ever win in the Class AA Girls State Hockey Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Irish’s victory marks their third consecutive State Tournament appearance. The upset move Rosemount into the Class AA semifinals, where they will face either No. 3 Hill-Murray … Read more
Alibaba Group reported a 13% year-on-year sales growth for its Cloud Intelligence unit, driven by the strength of its cloud and AI-driven businesses. The company’s net income reached $6.72 billion, up from $4.33 billion last year, and revenue came in at $280.15 billion. The retail giant’s tech activities are being closely watched by investors, following … Read more
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia but is not at risk of death. According to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the pope’s condition has stabilized despite being 88 and fragile due to previous health concerns. The double pneumonia infection can cause serious inflammation and scarring in both lungs, making breathing difficult. The pope was able to get … Read more
Meta has approved a new bonus plan that could give company executives a pay boost of up to 200% of their base salary, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The plan is designed to motivate executive officers to focus on company priorities and reward them for results and achievements. The plan increases the … Read more
China’s latest animated blockbuster, “Ne Zha 2,” has broken box office records and become the highest-grossing animated film globally. The film’s success has sparked national pride among Chinese audiences and hostility towards rival Hollywood movies, including the latest Marvel installment. “Ne Zha 2” has outperformed Disney’s “Inside Out 2” at home and boasts record-breaking sales … Read more
The New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night, improving to 36-18 following their All-Star break hiatus. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 32 points and 18 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists. Mikal Bridges contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who won despite … Read more
A team of scientists, led by Professor José R Penadés at Imperial College London, spent over a decade researching superbugs and their immunity to antibiotics. However, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool created by Google solved the complex problem in just two days. Penadés’ team had been working on understanding how superbugs form and spread, … Read more