The U. S. Senate recently passed a bill to raise Social Security payments for many retired public service workers. This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other state and local employees. The bill will end long-standing cuts to their benefits, but it may add $195 billion to federa
Early on Saturday, the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector workers like firefighters, police officers, and teachers. The vote was 76 in favor and 20 against. If signed by President Joe Biden, the benefits will apply from
Biotechnology is zooming ahead, and with it, new types of biological threats are emerging. These aren't your typical germs; they're cleverly engineered and could do real harm if we don't spot them in time. Scientists are on the case, using DNA screening to sniff out these troublemakers before they c
Have you ever thought about the billions of taxpayer dollars that have been given to Elon Musk for his companies, SpaceX and Tesla? Some people are worried that this money might be at risk, especially since Musk has close ties with controversial figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The gove
Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur
You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’
In late 2022, LastPass, a popular password manager, faced a significant security breach. While LastPass initially reported stolen encrypted passwords, the full extent wasn't revealed until later. Hackers didn't just target LastPass users; they also accessed encrypted backups from associated GoTo pro
In 2022, LastPass suffered several hacks where hackers stole valuable data like source code and API tokens. Two years later, this stolen data is still being used. Recently, hackers snatched $5. 36 million from over 40 crypto wallets. They swapped the stolen crypto for Ethereum and then transferred i
Lately, strange drones have been flying over New York and New Jersey, leaving residents puzzled. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York wants the Department of Homeland Security to step in with special tech from a company called Robin Radar Systems. This tech is no ordinary drone detecto
Over 900, 000 Americans recently discovered their personal and health information was exposed in a data breach. The breach happened at ConnectOnCall, a telehealth service that also offers after-hours support for medical centers. Between February and May, an unauthorized third party accessed patient
