The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 220 measles cases nationwide as of March 7. The outbreak, which started in Texas, has now spread to other states including Maryland, where a new case was confirmed in a Howard County resident who traveled internationally through Dulles International Airport. Measles is highly contagious … Read more
An executive for insurance giant State Farm was fired after he made comments about premium increases in response to Southern California wildfires. Haden Kirkpatrick, the company’s vice president for innovation and venture capital, was surreptitiously recorded on a video discussing how his team would adjust rates if they faced financial losses due to fires. Kirkpatrick … Read more
The movie Opus shares eerie similarities with other arty horror films popularized by A24, such as Heretic and Ex Machina. It tells the story of eccentric musician Alfred Moretti, who invites a select few to his private compound for a lavish weekend listening party. However, this setup is actually a vehicle for exploring the world … Read more
Apple’s top Siri executive, Robby Walker, has admitted that delays in key features have been “ugly and embarrassing” for the company. In an all-hands meeting with the Siri team, Walker expressed concerns about the current state of the technology, stating that the division is facing a difficult period. Walker also emphasized the importance of promoting … Read more
The Medusa ransomware gang has infected over 300 organizations in critical infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. A joint cybersecurity advisory published by CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC noted that Medusa has been active since 2021 and uses a double extortion model, where it encrypts victim data and threatens to publicly release exfiltrated … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the agreement of peace treaty terms between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying it should pave the way for a lasting peace in the region. Macron stated that there are no remaining obstacles to signing a peace treaty between the two countries, which could bring an end to decades of conflict … Read more
Samsung has confirmed it is rushing to release the stable version of One UI 8.0, but a difficult choice lies ahead – either delay development of One UI 7.1 or jump directly to One UI 8. The company’s decision comes as it struggles with delays in releasing One UI 7.0 based on Android 16, which … Read more
Steven Soderbergh’s latest spy thriller, Black Bag, gets off to a stunning start with a single-take shot that showcases Michael Fassbender’s suave and sophisticated George Woodhouse. As a crack British intelligence officer and human lie detector, George is tasked with rooting out a mole within his own ranks, with his wife Cate Blanchett playing the … Read more
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Donald Trump to oversee government health insurance programs, has faced questions over his ties to the healthcare industry during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Friday. Oz, who has never held public office, expressed uncertainty about opposing Medicaid cuts despite being asked by Republicans to commit to doing so. … Read more
SpaceX plans to send 74 satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in central California on Saturday, March 15. The launch will take place during a 17-minute window starting at 2:39 a.m. EDT and will be livestreamed on X. The satellites include “cubesats”, microsats, hosted payloads, a reentry capsule, and an orbital transfer vehicle … Read more