Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love
The calendar marks another day for the world’s favorite performers to turn a year older. The spotlight falls on singers, actors and directors who have made an impact in music and film. A notable voice is Michael Bolton, who turns 73 today. He has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations for his work
Snowfall in the Northeast this year is breaking records, with some resorts receiving more than 30 inches of powder in just ten days. The cold snap has turned roads into pristine white blankets, and the lake that had been thawed since 2019 is finally frozen. While people love the sight of fresh snow
Penn Entertainment’s stock rose sharply on Thursday as the company announced its fourth‑quarter earnings. The report showed a surprise profit, with adjusted earnings per share at 7 cents versus analysts’ expectation of a 5‑cent loss. Revenue also beat estimates, reaching $1. 80 billion against a for
Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets
A big fight is on the horizon for British boxer Conor Benn, but the money isn’t coming from the UFC owners. During a recent quarterly call, Mark Shapiro of TKO Group Holdings explained that the one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing is fully funded by the Saudi‑led entertainment firm SELA, headed by Tu
The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were
The governor officially ended the travel restriction on Tuesday at noon, yet urged residents to avoid driving unless it is essential. He emphasized that recovering from the severe blizzard will take time and that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing. During the storm, state police handled 269
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
A recent story warned that smart machines could break the economy. It says AI can do everything people used to pay for, from coding to food delivery. If businesses stop needing human workers, the money that feeds the economy dries up. First, software firms that rely on long contracts feel pre
