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Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a cyberattack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.6 hours ago
About 1 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores show traces of bird flu virus, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that about 1 out of 5 milk samples it has tested from grocery stores has tested positive for bird flu.11 hours ago
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to make its inaugural crewed launch.17 hours ago
Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses and more Boeing delivery problems
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.21 hours ago
US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023
The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and a new report shows that another drop in births in 2023 brought the rate down to the lowest it’s been in more than a century.1 day ago
Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
Anybody visiting Venice as a tourist for the day – except those who live in the local Veneto region – must pay the $5.40 charge if they arrive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.2 days ago
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday during a tense news conference.2 days ago
Ukraine tightens pressure on military age men abroad as part of wider mobilization rules overhaul
Ukraine is tightening pressure on men of call-up age living abroad by temporarily suspending consular services, amid a wider overhaul of the country’s mobilization rules aimed at beefing up its defenses against Russia’s invasion.2 days ago
Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to $1.3 billion, or $132,000 for each of the 10,000 vehicles it sold in the first three months of the year, helping to drag down earnings for the company overall.2 days ago
Taylor Swift’s elementary school teachers remember her as a young star
Turns out Taylor Swift doesn’t just speak now when it comes to writing, but has long had a reputation for being fearless.3 days ago
Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next
President Joe Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations.3 days ago
George Santos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District
Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, said he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District.3 days ago
Unprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’
Close flybys of Io, one of Jupiter’s moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system, have revealed a lava lake and a towering feature called “Steeple Mountain” on the moon’s alien surface.3 days ago
CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections
The CDC warned about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections after dangerous fake versions of the product have been found.4 days ago
Voyager 1 is sending data back to Earth for the first time in 5 months
For the first time in five months, NASA engineers have received decipherable data from Voyager 1 after crafting a creative solution to fix a communication problem aboard humanity’s most distant spacecraft in the cosmos.4 days ago
Why everyone is crying to Taylor’s breakup songs
Fans were waiting with bated breath for the emotional torment they were sure would come from “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album.5 days ago
Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body
A huge heart-shaped feature on the surface of Pluto has intrigued astronomers since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured it in a 2015 image. Now, researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be.5 days ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign.5 days ago
Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back
After decades of controversy over bias, the SAT is being brought back in commission by some colleges.6 days ago
Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu have thanked US lawmakers after they voted in favor of new aid packages for their countries worth billions of dollars.6 days ago
Senate passes surveillance bill despite contentious debate over privacy concerns
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program.7 days ago
US sailor found guilty at court martial on attempted espionage charges
A US sailor who served in Japan was found guilty on Friday at a general court martial for attempted espionage, failure to obey a lawful order and attempted violation of a lawful general order.7 days ago
Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results could be felt nationwide
The union vote at the Volkswagen plant will mean more than whether the 4,300 hourly workers in Chattanooga are members of the UAW or not. It could be the start of a revolution in the US auto industry, which has not seen a new automaker unionize in nearly 50 years.7 days ago
