Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with
In a surprising twist, another Homeland Security agent in Utah has been charged. This time, it's Nicholas Kindle, who was caught up in a drug scheme just weeks after his colleague, David Cole. Both agents faced charges for selling illicit drugs that they had taken from evidence. Kindle's case is par
President Joe Biden has recently blocked a big deal where Nippon Steel, a Japanese company, was planning to buy U. S. Steel. This deal was worth nearly $15 billion. The decision caused a stir in the political scene, especially in America's industrial heartland. Both Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel were
Football players often get injured without any contact. Most studies look back at these injuries and focus on GPS data. But injuries happen because of many reasons, not just one. This study used machine learning to predict these injuries. It looked at GPS data and other player details from a Portugu
President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have pointed fingers at President Joe Biden's border policies following the tragic New Orleans truck attack. However, the truth is that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a U. S. citizen and an Army veteran. Initially, Fox News wro
Ever encountered a CAPTCHA that's more of a game challenge than a simple security test? Welcome to Guillermo Rauch's creative blend of retro gaming and online protection. Instead of identifying images or symbols, you're thrown into a "Doom" level set on Nightmare mode. The goal? Survive and kill thr
Basketball star Caitlin Clark isn't shy about her criticisms of the NCAA's transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. She believes the transfer portal has made college sports feel more like professional leagues, where players switch teams mid-season. This can harm the amateur spirit
The Rose Parade, a 136-year-old American tradition, kicked off 2025 with a theme of 'Best Day Ever'. With over a million spectators and global broadcasting, the event was a big deal. But there was a somber note: earlier, a suspected terror attack in New Orleans had killed 15 people. Security was tig
Did you know that January 2 is National Science Fiction Day? This day honors the incredible work of science fiction authors, including the groundbreaking Octavia Estelle Butler. Born to a family of strong women, Butler found solace in books and grew up to be a remarkable writer. She was the first Af
Have you ever wondered why so much health data goes unused? It's mainly because of privacy issues and rules around data protection. This is where Apheris comes in. Founded by German entrepreneur Robin Röhm, this startup is tackling the problem of using AI in life science and pharmaceuticals. You se
