How the Mifepristone Ruling Could Affect Abortion Access
A federal judge in Texas ruled to withdraw the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, potentially making medication abortion less accessible nationwide.....»»
This 65-inch Vizio is still on sale a day after Labor Day
The 65-inch Vizio 4K smart TV with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and access to streaming services, is still $380 from Target even though Labor Day is over......»»
Live Activities won’t be able to refresh as frequently in iOS 18
According to feedback that a developer received from Apple, Live Activities won’t be able to update as often as they were able to in iOS 17 and prior. While this won’t affect most apps, it’s still a change worth talking about. more….....»»
Critical flaw in Zyxel’s secure routers allows OS command execution via cookie (CVE-2024-7261)
Zyxel has patched a myriad of vulnerabilities in its various networking devices, including a critical one (CVE-2024-7261) that may allow unauthenticated attackers to execute OS commands on many Zyxel access points (APs) and security routers by sendin.....»»
Ping Identity strengthens security for federal agencies and government suppliers
Ping Identity announced the addition of key identity capabilities to its FedRAMP High & DoD IL5 offerings. With Ping Government Identity Cloud, federal agencies and government suppliers now have access to capabilities that enable them to boost compli.....»»
Double-peaked supernovae offer clues to pre-supernova outbursts
New research helps in understanding the evolution and final stages of massive stars, the role of binary interactions, and the mechanisms behind mass loss, which ultimately affect the properties of the resulting supernova and its remnant. This work al.....»»
U.S. delays final ruling to hike tariffs on EVs made in China
Higher duties of 100 percent on EVs, 50 percent on semiconductors and solar cells, and 25 percent on lithium ion batteries and key minerals, steel and aluminum, ship-to-shore cranes and syringes were set to take effect on Aug. 1......»»
Examining WTO system amidst growing trade imbalances
The establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 coincided with a period of substantial global economic growth, fueled by lowered tariffs and increased market access in a globalized world economy based on the promise of a rules-based g.....»»
Feds to get early access to OpenAI, Anthropic AI to test for doomsday scenarios
AI companies agreed that ensuring AI safety was key to innovation. Enlarge (credit: Kilito Chan | Moment) OpenAI and Anthropic have each signed unprecedented deals granting the US government early access to conduct safet.....»»
Bacteria able to overcome cost of vancomycin resistance in lab setting
Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study published August 28, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Samuel Blechman and Erik Wright from the University of Pittsburgh, U.S.......»»
Ancient gene gives spiders their narrow waist, research reveals
An ancient gene is crucial for the development of the distinctive waist that divides the spider body plan in two, according to a study published August 29 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Emily Setton from the University of Wisconsin-Madiso.....»»
How to use the Pixel Screenshots app on the Google Pixel 9
If you have a new Google Pixel 9 phone, then you can access the brand new Pixel Screenshots app. Here's how to use it......»»
Court: Section 230 doesn’t shield TikTok from Blackout Challenge death suit
TikTok must face claim over For You Page recommending content that killed kids. Enlarge (credit: Catherine McQueen | Moment) An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against TikTok by reversing a lower court's ruling that.....»»
Geographic differences in US homicide rates have decreased since the 1970s, study finds
A new study finds that, counter to expectations, geographic disparities in rates of homicides in the US have decreased in recent decades. Richard Boylan of Rice University in Houston, Texas, US, presents these findings in the open-access journal PLOS.....»»
Identifying inclusive training needs for English teachers in Japan teaching students with disabilities
Access to education is recognized as one of the pillars of sustainability; it is certainly a necessary foundation if we are to build a better world for ourselves and future generations. However, education needs to be not only accessible, but also inc.....»»
Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates
A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomwar.....»»
Uncertainty is a key factor in the relationship between work injury and mental health, research shows
Mental health and workplace injuries are known to be closely linked, but there are significant gaps in our deeper understanding of that bidirectional relationship. How does one affect the other, what moderates the relationship and what are the long-t.....»»
Black Ops 6 beta start date and how to get access
Call of Duty Black Ops 6's open beta begins very soon indeed. Here's how to get access, and when it starts......»»
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña"s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The North Atlantic Ocean has been running a fever for months, with surface temperatures at or near record highs. But cooling along the equator in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific may finally be starting to bring some relief, particularly for vul.....»»
Critical Fortra FileCatalyst Workflow vulnerability patched (CVE-2024-6633)
Organizations using Fortra’s FileCatalyst Workflow are urged to upgrade their instances, so that attackers can’t access an internal HSQL database by exploiting known static credentials (CVE-2024-6633). “Once logged in to the HSQLDB,.....»»
HYCU for Microsoft Entra ID provides organizations with automated, policy-driven backups
HYCU announced significant updates to its HYCU R-Cloud data protection platform that offers customers additional protection for their Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with support for Microsoft Entra ID. With this announcement, customer.....»»