Missouri governor rebuffed: Journalist won’t be prosecuted for viewing HTML
Missouri governor's claim that viewing HTML is "hacking" fails to sway prosecutor. Enlarge / Gov. Mike Parson at a press conference on May 29, 2019, in Jefferson City, Missouri. (credit: Getty Images | Jacob Moscovitch ) A Col.....»»
Exploding USB drive injures journalist in terror attack
A journalist in Ecuador got more than he bargained for earlier this week when he inserted a mysterious USB drive into his computer......»»
AI platform allegedly bans journalist over fake Trump arrest images
Trump family names are also seemingly blocked on AI-imager Midjourney. Enlarge / AI-generated photo faking Donald Trump's possible arrest, created by Eliot Higgins using Midjourney v5. (credit: @EliotHiggins on Twitter).....»»
Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
Explosives replace malware as the scariest thing a USB stick may hide. Enlarge / Ecuadorian police tweeted this picture of officials investigating a drive mailed to a journalist in Guayaquil. (credit: Policía Ecuador/Twitter).....»»
Miss. governor signs bill putting new restrictions on how EV-only manufacturers can sell
The law grandfathers in an existing Tesla location, according to the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association......»»
Texas A&M-CC vs Southeast Missouri State live stream
The first round of March Madness tips off today and we've found the best places to watch the Texas A&M-CC vs Southeast Missouri State live stream......»»
Research shows success of working from home depends on company health
While more businesses continue to shift to remote work, some well-known CEOs remain steadfast against the movement. Naresh Khatri, an associate professor of health management and informatics in the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri, sa.....»»
Clip art changed the way we view ourselves—and the world
Clip art rose to ubiquity in the 1950s. Over the years, it became a mirror for the conversations happening in society. In the mid-1950s, Harry Volk Jr., a former journalist, decided to found a company that specialized in a burgeoning form of communi.....»»
MLS 360 now free for Apple TV+ subscribers, ‘Drive to Survive’-esque documentary planned
Apple and MLS launched MLS Season Pass last weekend, offering live streaming and on-demand viewing of all Major League Soccer games, as well as supporting content like original series and a hosted live whip-around show (called ‘MLS 360’) that fe.....»»
Florida bill would make bloggers who write about governor register with state
Rules for bloggers who write about elected officials raise First Amendment concern. Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a press conference in Daytona Beach Shores on January 18, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images).....»»
Nigeria"s election was nearly derailed by technology, but biometric devices weren"t the problem, says researcher
Technology nearly derailed the conclusion of the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission could not fulfill its promise to transmit election results from the polling units on its result viewing portal (IRe.....»»
VW unit Scout Motors" plant to be built in South Carolina, governor says
The plant, set to build electric-powered pickups and SUVs, will be Volkswagen Group’s second U.S. assembly factory. Production is expected to begin in 2026......»»
Interviews with journalists can seem daunting—but new research shows 80% of subjects report a positive experience
"Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible. He is a kind of confidence man, preying on people's vanity, ignorance, or loneliness, gaining their trust, and.....»»
New method can provide rapid detection of food adulteration
University of Missouri scientist Colleen Ray can now add the job of "food detective" to her resumé. Recently, Ray and colleagues in the Department of Chemistry developed a novel method—using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy—to detec.....»»
It’s still not exactly cheap, but this 77-inch Sony OLED TV is $300 off
If you're looking for the ultimate home viewing experience, this 77-inch Sony OLED TV deal is worth a look......»»
Researchers discover threshold that triggers drought response in forests
Missouri is home to an array of natural resources, with forests among the state's most valuable ecosystems. As warmer temperatures fueled by climate change affect ecosystems globally, forests are under stress to adapt to these changes and ensure thei.....»»
Lobbyist working for Apple and others managed to rewrite NY Right to Repair law
A lobbyist working for Apple, Google, Samsung, and other tech companies succeeded in diluting the impact of a Right to Repair law. Tech trade group TechNet gave suggested wording to NY Governor Kathy Hochul, who reportedly inserted that language ver.....»»
Residents near toxic US train derailment told water "safe" to drink
The governor of Ohio told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month......»»
Japan"s Rapidus considers first 2nm fab in Hokkaido
Rapidus, a Japanese foundry that is developing 2nm advanced process chips, met with the governor of Hokkaido, Japan, and considered setting up a trial production and mass production plant for 2nm chips in Hokkaido......»»
Residents near toxic US train derailment urged not to drink water
The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month......»»
Elon Musk reportedly tweaked algorithm to boost his tweets
Disappointed with how few people have been viewing his tweets, Elon Musk reportedly told Twitter engineers to create a system that would prioritize his posts......»»