Mozilla removes popular Firefox add-ons used by nearly 500 million people
Mozilla found popular add-ons were misusing a key API to prevent users from fetching updates......»»
Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: Study
Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year after one of the lowest rates of snowfall, scientists warned Monday......»»
Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
Things are about to heat up in much of the U.S. with dangerously hot temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast next week, prompting health officials to urge people to make plans now to stay safe......»»
China to replace Australia"s popular giant pandas
China will loan Australia new "adorable" giant pandas to replace a popular pair that failed to produce offspring in more than a decade together, visiting Premier Li Qiang announced Sunday......»»
Foreign-born pandas join China"s efforts to boost wild population
After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China......»»
Sonos removes a promise to not sell personal data, gets busted by users
Audio hardware maker Sonos has removed a promise from its US user agreement that it wouldn't sell users' personal information, which went unnoticed until eagle-eyed users spotted the change.Sono users are angry about recent changes to the lineup's ap.....»»
Jeep Wagoneer S vs Tesla Model Y: Can Jeep take out the most popular EV?
Jeep has taken the wraps off of the Wagoneer S, its first major attempt at an electric vehicle. But how does the car compare with the Tesla Model Y?.....»»
Give yourself a day to tackle all your recommendation and subscription guilt
Opinion: It never ends, but you can triage and help out your favorite creators. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) We're heading into summer, a time when some people get a few half or whole days off from work. These can't al.....»»
Truist Bank confirms data breach after stolen data appears online
Sp1d3r is back with another bank attack, and is demanding $1 million this time......»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»
AI enables faster, more effective antibiotic treatment of sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection complication and accounts for 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Fast and accurate diagnosis is critical, as mortality risk increases up to 8% every hour without effective treat.....»»
New research finds biases encoded in language across cultures and history
In a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers share evidence that people's attitudes are deeply woven into language and culture across the globe and centuries......»»
Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
Magnesium compounds are a common ingredient of many remedies designed to help people wind down and escape the stresses of modern life. However, a new study has shown it is not only humans that are using forms of the chemical as a way to help them sur.....»»
This smash-hit game is finally coming to the U.S., and you should take notice
Honor of Kings already has over 200 million registered players, and now it's about to hit the global market. Here's how the mobile MOBA looks before launch......»»
Remember they said Miami would be under water? A preview of the future
It's like an unspoken social contract. When people choose to live in South Florida, they must make peace with the possibility that, thanks to hurricanes, there will be flooding and they may incur thousands of dollars to fix their homes post storm......»»
The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords
It was getting so bad, people were actually suggesting building more homes. Enlarge / Remember, folks inside those polygons: If your housing feels too expensive, spend less money on resource consumption. It's just math. (credit:.....»»
Survey shows decline in North Dakota breeding duck numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year......»»
Dell’s most popular gaming laptop has a $300 discount today
The Dell G15 is an excellent entry-level gaming laptop, and this deal will let you snag it for just $700......»»
U.S. vehicle inventory has now been under 3 million for 4 years
New-vehicle inventory has stayed between 2.5 million and 2.89 million since January......»»
Jeep planning sub-$25,000 Renegade EV as it targets 1.5 million global sales
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has said the sweet spot for affordable EVs is around $25,000. Jeep plans to undercut that price with an electric Renegade around 2027......»»
Popular Virginia lake being tested after swimmers report E. coli infections and hospitalizations
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections......»»