Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath visited a 3,200-student district in Fort Worth to review the school’s performance. The district had received failing grades for five consecutive years, and Morath is considering appointing a state board of managers or closing one of its schools. Morath said he sees both positive and negative signs during his visit. … Read more
A foreign actor breached the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s SharePoint browser-based app. The incident raises concerns about federal IT and operational technology (OT) security protections. The breach targeted a plant that produces critical non-nuclear components for US nuclear weapons. Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies … Read more
With the end of Windows 10 support, some users are turning to Linux as an alternative. A recent release from Zorin OS saw over 100,000 downloads in just two days, with 72% coming from Windows machines. While there’s no need to switch immediately, considering a move to Linux can be a cost-effective option and provide … Read more
President Donald Trump is reflecting on the upcoming construction of his White House ballroom, boasting about how he can bypass traditional zoning regulations to get the project done quickly. However, critics argue that this lack of transparency and consultation with preservation groups will have far-reaching consequences. The East Wing demolition has sparked outrage among Trump’s … Read more
A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage highlights how reliant the internet is on a small number of core infrastructure providers. This scenario underscores the growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life, which could worsen disruptions if outages occur. Currently, many companies use cloud-based services for virtual server space, storage, and developer tools. … Read more
A new browser called ChatGPT Atlas has been released by OpenAI, aiming to become the pathway to websites, social media, and other online services. This browser is infused with the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, which now has over 800 million weekly users. ChatGPT Atlas isn’t just an expansion of ChatGPT but a way for OpenAI … Read more
The Trump administration is urging officials in Argentina to restrict China’s influence over the country, while also providing a $40 billion lifeline to Buenos Aires. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has spoken with Luis Caputo, Argentina’s economic minister, about limiting China’s access to Argentina’s resources and granting the US greater access to its uranium supply. Source: … Read more
Fort Worth filmmaker Dominique Anderson is set to showcase a new short documentary titled “Bailando Culture” at the Lone Star Film Festival. The film focuses on Claudia Tiffany Rodriguez, a Texas Christian University student who performs ballet folklórico and has gained recognition for her elaborate performances honoring her Mexican heritage. Anderson was inspired by Rodriguez’s … Read more
The federal government shutdown, now on Day 21, has reached its second-longest duration in history. Historically, it’s been Democrats who have retreated in the face of prolonged debates. However, this time is different. Public polls show Americans blaming Republicans more than Democrats by a significant margin. The issue at hand – extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies … Read more
Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” is renowned for his wisdom on investing and retirement. As a retiree, it’s essential to live by his sage advice to ensure a stress-free and fulfilling post-work life. Buffett’s value approach to investing emphasizes the importance of being informed, patient, and long-term focused. Here are six quotes that every … Read more