The US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Wednesday that the federal government will halt a congestion pricing toll in New York City. The toll, launched on January 5, imposed a $9 fee on most vehicles entering Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central Park. It aimed to reduce traffic and fund mass transit by making driving … Read more
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger malware is actively targeting Windows users in several countries, including China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has reported over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide since the start of the year. The malware is typically delivered through phishing emails with malicious attachments or links, which … Read more
Researchers have discovered that wild fish can distinguish between two people based on their clothing colour. In a study conducted in the Mediterranean Sea, scientists found that certain species of fish preferred to follow one diver over another when they wore different-coloured outfits. The study involved training wild saddled seabream and black seabream to follow … Read more
Ohio has reported its first human case of avian flu, with a Mercer County farm worker contracting the virus after being in contact with deceased commercial poultry. The state’s health department notes that public health risks remain low and there have been no human-to-human transmissions. According to data from the USDA, Ohio leads all states … Read more
A new variant of Snake Keylogger has emerged, primarily targeting Windows users in Asia and Europe. This strain uses the BASIC-like scripting language AutoIt to deploy itself, making it difficult to detect. The malware logs keystrokes, captures screenshots, and collects clipboard data to steal sensitive information, including usernames and passwords. Once activated, the keylogger funnels … Read more
A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 is now considered the riskiest asteroid ever detected, according to NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). Calculated odds of a collision with Earth in 2032 stand at 3.1% for NASA and 2.8% for the ESA. The narrow difference lies in their methods for determining the asteroid’s orbit … Read more
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in the TV series Reacher, has spoken out against former congressman Matt Gaetz in an interview with GQ. The two were classmates at a high school in Niceville, Florida. Ritchson described Gaetz as an “adversary” and called him “not a good dude.” His comments likely refer to Gaetz’s … Read more
A massive sinkhole has opened up in a Surrey neighborhood in England, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The sinkhole, located on Godstone High Street, first appeared on Monday night and has grown to at least 65 feet deep. The village is approximately 20 miles south of London and all residents have been accounted for … Read more
Meta’s shares plummeted Tuesday, ending a 20-session winning streak on Wall Street. The decline marked its worst day since December 18, with losses of over 2.76%. However, the tech giant still sees significant growth in the year, with shares up 17% over the last month and 22% year-to-date. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a massive investment … Read more
A new study confirms that semaglutide, commonly used to treat diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with symptoms of alcohol use disorder. The phase 2 clinical trial found a significant 30% reduction in alcohol consumption per drinking day among those taking the medication compared to a 2% reduction in the … Read more