Google has released patches for 62 vulnerabilities in its latest Android security update, including two high-severity zero-days exploited by attackers. The fixes address a privilege escalation vulnerability and an information disclosure vulnerability that allow local attackers to access sensitive data on vulnerable devices. The new updates also patch 60 other security vulnerabilities, most of which … Read more
Jay North, who played the iconic character Dennis Mitchell in the beloved sitcom “Dennis the Menace” from the late 1950s to early 1960s, has passed away at the age of 73. According to his account, his childhood stardom had a profound impact on his life, leaving him with emotional scars that persisted into adulthood. North’s … Read more
Measles cases are on the rise in the US, with over 500 reported just this week. Pitkin County Public Health Epidemiologist Carly Senst attributes the outbreak to travel and low vaccination rates. While she confirms the risk is high for Pitkin County, vaccines can help protect residents. The main concern for Senst is the high … Read more
China’s offshore yuan fell to a record low, reaching 7.3848 per dollar, after the People’s Bank of China eased its grip on the currency in response to escalating tensions with the US in a trade war. This marks the weakest level since September 2023. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-08/pboc-greenlights-yuan-weakness-with-fixing-past-7-2-per-dollar
The stage is set for Monday’s 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament national championship game as No. 1-seeded Florida takes on Houston in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Florida, seeded first, has made a thrilling comeback from a nine-point deficit in the second half to knock off Auburn 79-73 and advance to the championship game. … Read more
The US Department of Homeland Security is undergoing a significant restructuring process, leaving employees with three alternatives to consider. A new “voluntary workforce transition program” was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, offering departing staff members a chance to leave voluntarily or retire early. Workers have until April 14th to decide between the Deferred … Read more
US traders are on edge as President Donald Trump’s tariff war threatens to spark a “crisis scenario” for the bitcoin price. The US Treasury Secretary has surprised endorsed bitcoin, while BlackRock’s CEO warns of a near-$1 trillion impact on the US dollar. Wall Street banks are bracing for an “existential” crisis if Trump pushes forward … Read more
SpaceX is preparing for a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting 3 p.m. Monday for the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites into low-earth orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket’s first-stage booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff. A live webcast of the mission … Read more
Wall Street’s S&P 500 targets are still pointing to a significant rally, despite recent cuts. The median target for the index now stands at 6,400, which represents a potential 26% increase from current levels if stocks were to recover. The targets were compiled by major Wall Street banks and reflect their forecast for the market’s … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a 14-year, $500 million extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., solidifying the homegrown superstar as the face of the franchise and potentially setting him on the path to becoming the greatest player in Blue Jays history. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/whats-the-goal-for-vlad-guerrero-jr-after-500m-extension-to-be-the-greatest-player-to-ever-wear-a-blue-jays-uniform-230933349.html