Michigan has joined six other states with measles outbreaks, bringing the total to seven states in the US. The latest outbreak, near Grand Rapids, has three linked cases tied to a large outbreak in Ontario, Canada. The number of cases in Michigan is seven confirmed, but four more remain unlinked. This is not the first … Read more
In a last-minute reversal, the US government has extended funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database by 11 months. The move comes after widespread criticism from the cybersecurity community, who had feared a disruption to critical services. The database, which catalogues cyber weaknesses, allows IT administrators to quickly identify and respond to bugs and … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that China is providing military aid to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery supplies. According to Ukrainian intelligence and security services, Chinese enterprises are operating in Russia, fueling concerns about Beijing’s true intentions. The information contradicts China’s official stance of neutrality in the conflict. In 2022, however, Moscow and Beijing … Read more
Swiss bank UBS Group is experiencing a surge in business as wealthy Americans open overseas accounts, seeking to diversify their portfolios and mitigate the risks associated with volatile US financial markets. According to CNBC, a growing number of high net worth individuals are choosing Switzerland for its secure gold storage facilities and stable economy. Contrary … Read more
A federal judge on Wednesday found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating a deportation order. U.S District Judge James E. Boasberg accused administration officials of rushing deportees out of the country under the Alien Enemies Act last month before they could challenge their removal in court. Boasberg warned that … Read more
The Times of Israel website experienced technical difficulties on Tuesday, leaving users unable to access the site. According to reports, the issue occurred due to a technical glitch and not a cyber attack, as initially speculated. The website has since been restored to normal operation. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-rejects-israeli-hostage-deal-proposal-dismisses-netanyahus-partial-deals
A massive snowfall is sweeping across the Alps, with the heaviest snowfall in 24-25 ski season recorded so far. The storm has already closed many resorts and raised concerns over flooding and avalanche danger. As of now, only a few resorts have reported official snowfall measurements: Verbier with 75cm (30″) and Tignes with 105cm (3.5 … Read more