Tainted formula: DOJ opens criminal probe on Abbott after infant deaths
The company, which has denied causing the infant deaths, says it's cooperating. Enlarge / The Abbott manufacturing facility in Sturgis, Michigan, on May 13, 2022. (credit: Getty | Jeff Kowalsky) The Department of Justic.....»»
NHTSA opens probe into nearly 87,000 Kia Tellurides after reports of high-beam failure
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it has received 23 complaints alleging a complete loss of high beams with no reengagement in 2020 Kia Telluride large crossovers......»»
NHTSA opens probe into nearly 1.9M Ford Explorers after reports of windshield trim detaching
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it has received 164 complaints on 2011-19 Ford Explorers alleging the windshield trim piece detached while driving at highway speeds......»»
How a novel class of sulfonamides potently blocks malaria transmission
Malaria is a devastating disease, with 247 million cases and 619,000 deaths reported in 2021 alone. Malaria causes fever and a flu-like illness that occurs when people are infected with the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is spread by mosquitoe.....»»
Most criminal cryptocurrency is funneled through just 5 exchanges
A few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency in a tight market. Enlarge (credit: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images) For years, the cryptocurrency economy has been rife with black market sales, theft, ranso.....»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in February 2023
Here's what's new on Netflix in February 2023 — including season 5 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive and comedy We Have A Ghost — as well as what's leaving......»»
Musk faces SEC probe for role in Tesla self-driving claims, report says
The review is part of an ongoing SEC probe of the company’s statements about its Autopilot driver-assistance system, sources told Bloomberg......»»
France to probe microplastic pellet pollution on Atlantic beaches
French prosecutors said on Friday they would investigate the appearance of vast quantities of tiny toxic plastic pellets along the Atlantic coast that endanger marine life and the human food chain......»»
Secret recipe for limonoids opens door for bee-friendly crop protection
New research has uncovered the secret of how plants make limonoids, a family of valuable organic chemicals that include bee-friendly insecticides and have potential as anti-cancer drugs......»»
The best supervillain deaths in movies, ranked
Though Marvel and DC tend to kill off supervillains after one film, many villains have had some memorable deaths in comic book movies......»»
Computer model of influenza virus shows universal vaccine promise
According to the World Health Organization, each year there are an estimated 1 billion cases of influenza, between 3-5 million severe cases and up to 650,000 influenza-related respiratory deaths globally. Seasonal flu vaccines must be reformulated ea.....»»
Tainted formula: DOJ opens criminal probe on Abbott after infant deaths
The company, which has denied causing the infant deaths, says it's cooperating. Enlarge / The Abbott manufacturing facility in Sturgis, Michigan, on May 13, 2022. (credit: Getty | Jeff Kowalsky) The Department of Justic.....»»
BT customer contracts face probe by regulator
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules......»»
U.S. closes Ford Explorer exhaust probe without seeking recall
NHTSA said it conducted an in-depth investigation that included review of more than 6,500 consumer complaints from 2011-2017 model year vehicles. The investigation found issues with dealers, government fleets and others modifying the Police Intercept.....»»
Supreme Court allows Reddit mods to anonymously defend Section 230
Mods tell SCOTUS that Reddit's special formula depends on Section 230 immunity. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Over the past few days, dozens of tech companies have filed briefs in support of G.....»»
Researchers create a new 3D extra-large pore zeolite that opens a new path to the decontamination of water and gas
An international team of researchers, with the participation of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has created the most porous stable zeolite known to date, a new pure silica zeolite called ZEO-3. This zeolite was formed by an unprecedente.....»»
Facebook approves ads calling for children’s deaths in Brazil, test finds
YouTube had no problem passing the same test. Enlarge / Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva kisses a child onstage at the end of a speech to supporters. (credit: Horacio Villalobos / Contributor | Corbis News).....»»
Zoom opens cloud data center in Taiwan
Zoom Video Communications has kicked off operations at its new cloud computing data center in Taiwan. The launch of the center is to fulfill its commitment to ensuring the quality and reliability of its video conferencing services......»»
Hackers stole $1.5 million using credit card data bought on the dark web
A criminal network worthy of a movie managed to steal over $1 million from thousands of credit cards posted on the dark web......»»
Authorities dismantle crypto exchange Bitzlato, allege it was cybercrime “haven”
Criminal groups served allegedly include Conti, DarkSide, Phobos, and Hydra. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested the founder of Bitzlato, a cryptocurrency exchange they said has been.....»»
University of Texas at Austin blocks TikTok from its IT network
The University of Texas at Austin blocked TikTok from its IT network on Wednesday under an earlier order by Gov. Greg Abbott banning the short-form video app from state-managed electronic resources......»»