A long-awaited arrest has been made in a tragic shooting that shook Bessemer last year. Timothy O'Neal Lacey Jr. , a 21-year-old man, is now facing murder charges for the death of James S. Bowen Jr. , who was also 21. This case has been under investigation since September 2024, and it's about time some progress is seen. The hunt for Lacey ended when the U. S. Marsha...
New York City is getting a fresh face in its government. Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, has chosen Dean Fuleihan to be his first deputy mayor. This is a big deal because Fuleihan is a seasoned pro with over 40 years in government. He's known for his skills in managing money, which is crucial for a city with a massive budget of around $120 billion. Mamdani's choice...
Samsung has introduced HDR10+ Advanced, a new high dynamic range (HDR) format that promises to significantly enhance TV viewing experiences. This upgrade is not just about brighter images; it also includes features like genre-based optimizations and smoother motion handling. Currently, most TVs use HDR10, which tops out at 1, 000 nits of brightness. HDR10+ already o...
The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many flights have been canceled, and more are expected. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4% at busy airports. This is to help air traffic controllers who haven't been paid in over a month. The cuts will increase to 10% by Friday. The biggest airlines, like Am...
People who need bone implants want something that works well with their body. New technology is making this possible. Researchers have developed a special way to create implants using a plastic called PEEK. This isn't just any PEEK. It's made with a method called fused strand deposition. This method builds the implant layer by layer, mimicking the structure of real b...
A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, and President Trump's signature to become law. The deal includes fundi...
Zuum, a tech company focused on logistics, has recently filed for Chapter 11 protection. This move comes as a surprise to many, given the company's ambitious vision to revolutionize the logistics industry. Zuum's top 20 unsecured creditors are mostly brokers, with one notable exception: Accion Labs Us Inc. This company, based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, has an unse...
Data centers are like the brains of many businesses. They hold important information and keep things running smoothly. But as these centers grow, keeping data safe becomes a big challenge. One way to tackle this is by using a special method called broadcast signcryption. This method helps to send secret messages that only the right people can read and makes sure no o...
Ever wondered if you could play those old Windows games on Linux? Well, there's some good news! A new project called d7vk is making it possible to run even older Windows games on Linux. It's all about making Direct3D 7 (D3D7) games work with Linux using something called Vulkan. This isn't the first time someone has tried this. Wine, a tool that lets you run Windows ...
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...