August 2025 Patch Tuesday: Expect SharePoint Updates and Security Fixes

August is shaping up to be a busy month for Patch Tuesday, with Microsoft’s SharePoint receiving important updates. The recent July 2025 Patch Tuesday saw the disclosure of only one publicly disclosed CVE in Microsoft releases, but two vulnerabilities in SharePoint were exploited soon after, prompting a rush of hotfixes near the end of the … Read more

Website Verification Process Explained

To access Investopedia, a website verification process must be completed before proceeding. This involves several steps: A pop-up message appears on the screen, prompting users to verify their connection. The user is directed to a website verification page. Once verified, the website responds and requests for permission to enable JavaScript and cookies. These features are … Read more

Research Fraud Epidemic in Science Publishing Exposed

A team of researchers from Northwestern University has discovered widespread research fraud in scientific publishing, with some journals reluctant to publish their findings due to concerns about attracting unwanted attention. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, estimates that only 1-10% of fraudulent papers are detected, while the actual rate … Read more

Scientists Study Galaxy Dance Before Merging with Milky Way

Galaxies NGC 5713 and NGC 5719 Are Headed for a Cosmic Collision Astronomers have been studying two spiral galaxies, NGC 5713 and NGC 5719, which are currently approaching each other and will eventually merge into one. Each galaxy is surrounded by a swarm of smaller satellites performing complex movements. Researchers on the Delegate project are … Read more

Former South Korean First Lady Arrested on Corruption Charges

Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on corruption charges related to stock price manipulation, illegal political funding, and accepting luxury gifts from the Unification Church. The arrest warrant was issued due to concerns about evidence destruction, allowing prosecutors to hold her without bail. The former arts exhibition … Read more

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Linked to Rare Eye Disorder Risk

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), may be associated with an increased risk of a rare eye disorder called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Researchers analyzed data from over 1 million individuals with type 2 diabetes who took these medications, … Read more

Galaxy S25 Users Get Live Win Probability on Now Bar

Samsung has improved its Sports on Now Bar feature for Galaxy smartphone users, adding live win probability alongside real-time scores. This upgrade is now available to One UI 8 and One UI 7 devices in the US, UK, and several other regions. The new metrics provide fans with a better understanding of how games are … Read more

CM Punk Returns to Raw with Fireworks Ahead

CM Punk is back and he’s got a bone to pick with Seth Rollins. The self-proclaimed ‘Best in the World’ will be at the Centre Videotron tonight, 8 p.m. ET, to kick off WWE Raw on Netflix. His sights are set on the World Heavyweight Champion. Punk’s return comes after Rollins stole the title from … Read more

US Pediatric COVID Vaccine EUA Under Review This Fall

The FDA may limit the availability of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines this fall as it considers whether to renew the emergency green light for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The company has asked to keep the current authorization for kids under 5 years in place, but the regulator is weighing its options. Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine faces a uncertain … Read more

US Space Force Launches National Security Payload on Vulcan Rocket

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch a critical national security payload on its Vulcan rocket. The 202-foot-tall rocket will carry two satellites, including the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), designed by the Air Force Research Laboratory. This mission marks ULA’s return to launching payloads for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. The NTS-3 … Read more