SECURITY

Nov 17 2024CRIME

The Mystery Bullet: What Happened at Dallas Love Field

One sunny morning at Dallas Love Field, travelers awaited Southwest Airlines Flight 2494, ready for takeoff to Indianapolis. But fate had a different plan. Just as the plane began its move, an unexpected bang echoed through the cabin. It wasn't mechanical trouble; it was a bullet, striking the Boein

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Nov 17 2024FINANCE

How Trump’s Policies Might Affect Your Wallet

Imagine a world where childcare costs less, taxes are lower, and Social Security gets a boost – that’s what Donald Trump promised. But will these promises become reality? Let’s break it down. First, childcare. Trump talked about expanding the child tax credit, which is like a helping hand for paren

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for Intelligence Chief Sparks Controversy

Donald Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence has sparked a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers. They argue that Gabbard, a former House representative, is too cozy with Russia to lead the country's intelligence agency. Jason Crow, a House Democrat from Colora

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Nov 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhones Now Reboot to Stay Safe: How Apple's New Feature Works

You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Health for All, Safety for All: Cambodia's Double Win

The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (

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Nov 15 2024CRYPTO

The Must-See Wallets for Your Bitcoin and Dogecoin

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin are making waves again, with Bitcoin even hitting $90, 000 this week. If you’re diving into crypto, you’ll need a safe place to store your digital wealth. Leaving your assets on a crypto exchange means the company holds them in a custodial wallet. While con

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unexpected Farewell: Pixel 5a Gets a Surprise New Update

The Pixel 5a, a mid-range phone known for its metal build and large display, is getting a surprising final update from Google. This comes as a bit of a shock because the phone was supposed to stop receiving new software updates after August 2024. But Google has a habit of sending out one last update

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Nov 14 2024FINANCE

Finance and Tech: A Decade-Long Dance

Imagine walking into a room filled with finance leaders, and you hear them talking about the future of their industry. Adena Friedman, the big boss at Nasdaq, and C. S. Venkatakrishnan, the top dog at Barclays, recently shared their thoughts at the Fortune Global Forum in New York City. Friedman bel

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Strange Events in Big Video Data

Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Camera Gear Heist: Thieves Target Tech Warehouse

In the early hours of a Monday morning, a trio of thieves set their sights on a tech warehouse in Youngsville, North Carolina. The warehouse, belonging to custom PC and hardware seller PowerGPU, was infiltrated through multiple entry points. The thieves cleverly disabled the internet and security sy

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