Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Controversy Continues Under Trump

US President Donald Trump has attempted to reassure the public about potential changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, confusion persists as officials continue to express concern over the impact on the mortgage market. Just one day after Trump’s statement, an administration official increased anxiety by raising new concerns during a television interview. Source: … Read more

Indiana Boy Dies from Rare Bacterial Infection After Being Unvaccinated

Ashlee Dahlberg’s 8-year-old son, Liam, fell ill with a headache after returning home from school in April. He was rushed to the hospital, where he became nearly unresponsive and underwent an MRI that revealed severe bacterial infection. The test showed that Liam’s brain and spinal cord were covered by invasive Haemophilus influenzae bacteria, a sign … Read more

ASUS Router Backdoors Compromised with Malware-Free Attacks

A widespread campaign of malware-free backdoor attacks has compromised thousands of ASUS routers, according to recent reports from GreyNoise and Sekoia.io. The attacks use security vulnerabilities and legitimate router features to establish persistent access without the need for malware. GreyNoise’s AI-powered Sift tool first detected the threat in mid-March, while Sekoia.io investigated a broader campaign … Read more

Nvidia Shares Rise Amid Tariff Ruling and Elon Musk’s Departure from DOGE

Nvidia shares jumped on Wednesday after the chip giant reported its first-quarter earnings, beating analysts’ expectations. The company’s revenue rose 69% year-over-year to $44 billion, driven by growth in data centers. However, Nvidia also projected second-quarter sales below estimates due to tightening export controls in China that affect some of its AI chips. The positive … Read more

US Copyright Office Issues Report on Generative AI Training

The US Copyright Office released its long-awaited report on generative AI training, sparking controversy over copyright infringement. The report’s findings have significant implications for major tech companies like OpenAI and Google. In a bold departure from the narrative relied upon by Big Tech, the Copyright Office rejected the broadest fair use defense advanced by AI … Read more

Marijuana Use Linked to Blood Vessel Damage Risk

New research published in JAMA Cardiology has found that marijuana use can have a negative impact on vascular health, with smoking and edible consumption associated with reduced blood vessel function. The study, which tracked 55 patients aged 31.1 years old, found that chronic marijuana smokers had lower arterial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) measurements than non-users, while … Read more

Understanding Death: Separating Fact from Fear

Death is often shrouded in mystery and fear, but it’s a natural part of life. To dispel this notion, experts are working to educate people about the process of dying, known as “death literacy.” By understanding what to expect during the final stages of life, individuals can quash fears and find comfort. Molly Kochan, who … Read more

Spain’s Power Grid Experiment Claim Sparks Controversy

A recent article published in The Telegraph alleges that a Spanish government “experiment” with renewable energies triggered the massive electricity outage that left the Iberian Peninsula in darkness on April 28. However, experts and officials claim that such an experiment is highly unlikely. The Telegraph’s World Economy Editor, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, wrote that according to sources … Read more

Scientists Detect Key Driver of Mars’ Atmosphere Erosion

For the first time, researchers have observed a key driver of Mars’ atmosphere erosion, shedding light on the planet’s mysterious past. After over nine years of analyzing satellite data from NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft, a team led by planetary scientist Shannon Curry has detected unmistakable signs of atmospheric sputtering. Sputtering occurs when ions are accelerated by … Read more