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Pushing technology and drugs to the limit in efforts to deal with dementia | Letters

The prospect of future generations having access to effective drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia cannot come soon enough (UK on verge of new dawn for dementia treatments, says taskforce chair, 26 April).Indeed, Alzheimer's Society first funded Prof John Hardy's amyloid research back in 1989, and it is only now that we are seeing the first amyloid-targeting treatments that show evidence of slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

New Tool Shows if Your Car Might Be Tracking You, Selling Your Data

Hacking.Disinformation.Surveillance.CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.A new tool that is free to use for consumers aims to better inform people about the types of data their particular car manufacturer might be collecting and sharing about their identity and driving patterns.
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E-bike and e-scooter fires have injured at least 190 people in UK, data shows

Fires sparked by faulty e-bikes and e-scooters have injured at least 190 people in the UK and killed eight, the Guardian can reveal, as a surge in public enthusiasm for battery-assisted travel is matched by a more than quadrupling in blazes since 2020.Overheating lithium-ion batteries create fierce fires releasing toxic smoke and are now occurring at the rate of at least six a week in the UK, according to figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
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"If the majority of electric cars are dull, this is an opportunity" says Maserati CEO

Maserati CEO Davide Grasso explains how the Italian luxury car brand is seeking to ensure its electric vehicles are just as fun to drive as those with combustion engines in a conversation with Dezeen.Speaking at a roundtable event in London, Grasso responded to a question from Dezeen about the common perception that electric cars are boring compared to combustion engine cars.

Flashback: the phones that weren't, part 1 - is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power!For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery - yes, that's 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today.However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled.We're talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone.

SF Supes Overturn Their Own Ban On Doing Business With States With Discriminatory Laws

The SF Board of Supervisors overturned their own 2016 ban on doing business with states who've passed anti-LGBTQ legislation, restrictive abortion laws, and engaged in voter suppression, concluding the ban did more harm than good.If you followed the months-long $1.7 million Noe Valley toilet saga, you may recall that the way SF supervisors lowered the cost of the project was by taking a donated, pre-fab outdoor toilet from a manufacturer in Nevada.
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Pushing technology and drugs to the limit in efforts to deal with dementia | Letters

The prospect of future generations having access to effective drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia cannot come soon enough (UK on verge of new dawn for dementia treatments, says taskforce chair, 26 April).Indeed, Alzheimer's Society first funded Prof John Hardy's amyloid research back in 1989, and it is only now that we are seeing the first amyloid-targeting treatments that show evidence of slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

New Tool Shows if Your Car Might Be Tracking You, Selling Your Data

Hacking.Disinformation.Surveillance.CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.A new tool that is free to use for consumers aims to better inform people about the types of data their particular car manufacturer might be collecting and sharing about their identity and driving patterns.

E-bike and e-scooter fires have injured at least 190 people in UK, data shows

Fires sparked by faulty e-bikes and e-scooters have injured at least 190 people in the UK and killed eight, the Guardian can reveal, as a surge in public enthusiasm for battery-assisted travel is matched by a more than quadrupling in blazes since 2020.Overheating lithium-ion batteries create fierce fires releasing toxic smoke and are now occurring at the rate of at least six a week in the UK, according to figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.

"If the majority of electric cars are dull, this is an opportunity" says Maserati CEO

Maserati CEO Davide Grasso explains how the Italian luxury car brand is seeking to ensure its electric vehicles are just as fun to drive as those with combustion engines in a conversation with Dezeen.Speaking at a roundtable event in London, Grasso responded to a question from Dezeen about the common perception that electric cars are boring compared to combustion engine cars.

Flashback: the phones that weren't, part 1 - is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power!For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery - yes, that's 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today.However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled.We're talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone.

SF Supes Overturn Their Own Ban On Doing Business With States With Discriminatory Laws

The SF Board of Supervisors overturned their own 2016 ban on doing business with states who've passed anti-LGBTQ legislation, restrictive abortion laws, and engaged in voter suppression, concluding the ban did more harm than good.If you followed the months-long $1.7 million Noe Valley toilet saga, you may recall that the way SF supervisors lowered the cost of the project was by taking a donated, pre-fab outdoor toilet from a manufacturer in Nevada.
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A Year of Pain: Victims Struggle After Brooklyn Subway Shooting

More than a year ago, a mass shooting on the subway in Brooklyn miraculously killed no one.But as the victims live on, so do their physical and psychological wounds.No one died when 10 people were shot in the random attack during the morning rush hour, as the train snaked through Sunset Park: A passenger who had been sitting quietly suddenly hurled smoke grenades and brandished a weapon, firing 33 shots.
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Manufacturing innovation center mHub buys historic factory building on Near West Side with plans to relocate

Chicago manufacturing innovation center mHub has purchased a century-old Near West Side factory, with plans to renovate the three-story building and relocate its operations there by fall.The publicly funded $50 million project, announced Thursday, will convert the vacant building at 240 N. Ashland Ave.

It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last year

Children's flu medication was hard to come by in December 2022 as a wave of respiratory viruses spread across the country.Mario Tama/Getty Images It's not just your imagination: Drugs such as children's flu medication, common antibiotics and ADHD treatments are getting harder to buy, according to a Senate report published Wednesday.

ECJ expands compensation rights for 'dieselgate' car owners DW 03/21/2023

Cars and TransportationGermany 15 minutes ago15 minutes ago Mercedes and other car manufacturers could now be forced to pay millions in "dieselgate" compensation.Owners can sue if their vehicle was fitted with unlawful defeat devices.The EU's top court ruled on Tuesday that owners of cars that had been equipped with unlawful devices used to trick emissions tests can sue the manufacturers even when intent cannot be proven.

Fresh sanctions on Russian businesses and elites announced by UK

Several manufacturers, companies and top figures have been targeted by the UK in the latest round of sanctions to hit Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.The sanctions come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the UK, meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and addressing Parliament.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that the new sanctions would accelerate the economic pressure on (Vladimir) Putin.

Manufacturing innovation center mHub buys historic factory building on Near West Side with plans to relocate

Chicago manufacturing innovation center mHub has purchased a century-old Near West Side factory, with plans to renovate the three-story building and relocate its operations there by fall.The publicly funded $50 million project, announced Thursday, will convert the vacant building at 240 N. Ashland Ave.

It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30% last year

Children's flu medication was hard to come by in December 2022 as a wave of respiratory viruses spread across the country.Mario Tama/Getty Images It's not just your imagination: Drugs such as children's flu medication, common antibiotics and ADHD treatments are getting harder to buy, according to a Senate report published Wednesday.

ECJ expands compensation rights for 'dieselgate' car owners DW 03/21/2023

Cars and TransportationGermany 15 minutes ago15 minutes ago Mercedes and other car manufacturers could now be forced to pay millions in "dieselgate" compensation.Owners can sue if their vehicle was fitted with unlawful defeat devices.The EU's top court ruled on Tuesday that owners of cars that had been equipped with unlawful devices used to trick emissions tests can sue the manufacturers even when intent cannot be proven.

Fresh sanctions on Russian businesses and elites announced by UK

Several manufacturers, companies and top figures have been targeted by the UK in the latest round of sanctions to hit Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.The sanctions come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the UK, meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and addressing Parliament.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that the new sanctions would accelerate the economic pressure on (Vladimir) Putin.
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MLB puts lid on Braves' big hat homer celebration

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The Atlanta Braves have been celebrating home runs with an oversized hat this season, but MLB is putting a stop to that.Major League Baseball on Thursday told the Braves that they can longer sport the oversized baseball cap to celebrate home runs after the league heard complaints from New Era, the manufacturer of the official on-field cap.

Macron removes luxury watch during TV interview about raising pension age

Emmanuel Macron has come under fire for appearing to remove his luxury watch during a television interview about his pension reforms which have sparked furious protests across France.Further angering his critics, the embattled French president could be seen briefly putting his hands beneath the table and apparently taking off his watch during a prime-time national television broadcast, in which he vowed to press ahead with plans to hike the pension age from 62 to 64.

MLB puts lid on Braves' big hat homer celebration

1:31 PM ET


ClosePreviously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduate




The Atlanta Braves have been celebrating home runs with an oversized hat this season, but MLB is putting a stop to that.Major League Baseball on Thursday told the Braves that they can longer sport the oversized baseball cap to celebrate home runs after the league heard complaints from New Era, the manufacturer of the official on-field cap.

Macron removes luxury watch during TV interview about raising pension age

Emmanuel Macron has come under fire for appearing to remove his luxury watch during a television interview about his pension reforms which have sparked furious protests across France.Further angering his critics, the embattled French president could be seen briefly putting his hands beneath the table and apparently taking off his watch during a prime-time national television broadcast, in which he vowed to press ahead with plans to hike the pension age from 62 to 64.
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U.S. Government Sides with Teva in Skinny Label SCOTUS Fight

"A generic manufacturer's labeling cannot provide the requisite evidence of specific intent to induce infringement in a case like this one, where the generic manufacturer has carved out the specific indication identified by the brand-name manufacturer as corresponding to the patented method of use that is alleged to be infringed."

Defence CEO says TikTok will use electricity needed for ammo

Here's a conspiracy theory for you to consider: the war in Ukraine has shown that the West can't produce ammunition fast enough to sustain even that limited conflict.China noticed, and therefore had TikTok plan three energy-hungry datacenters close to an ammunition factory, threatening its electricity supply.

U.S. Government Sides with Teva in Skinny Label SCOTUS Fight

"A generic manufacturer's labeling cannot provide the requisite evidence of specific intent to induce infringement in a case like this one, where the generic manufacturer has carved out the specific indication identified by the brand-name manufacturer as corresponding to the patented method of use that is alleged to be infringed."

Defence CEO says TikTok will use electricity needed for ammo

Here's a conspiracy theory for you to consider: the war in Ukraine has shown that the West can't produce ammunition fast enough to sustain even that limited conflict.China noticed, and therefore had TikTok plan three energy-hungry datacenters close to an ammunition factory, threatening its electricity supply.
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The FDA has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales

The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan (shown here at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston in Charleston, W.Va., on Sept. 6, 2022) has been approved for over-the-counter sales.Leah Willingham/AP The overdose-reversing drug Narcan could soon be available to buy over the counter without a prescription, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
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Companies That Have Ended Fully Remote Work in 2023

As the dust settles from Covid-19, business leaders around the globe have been faced with a very difficult decision - continue with remote work, get employees back to the office, or a hybrid solution.For many companies, like and Microsoft, ditching the WFH experiment in favor of in-person collaboration couldn't have come sooner, with 14% of Fortune 100 companies issuing return-to-office mandates as early as 2021.

Daytona sets its field for the 500 with two very different qualifiers

One of the reasons the Daytona 500 is different than most any other NASCAR race is that it qualifies most of the field through two 150-mile qualifying races.Only the front row is decided in traditional single-car qualifying.Sometimes it leads to exciting racing, perilous passing and breath-snatching spins.

This 2021 Ford F-550 inspired all-weather RV will take you places with all the gear you want - Yanko Design

All-weather RVs have become increasingly popular in the last few years.Every other manufacturer is targeting the domain more scrupulously.Latest name to catapult from tiny RVs to the go-anywhere expedition truck is Canada-based Wilderness Vans, which launched the Grid Series.The tough new off-road vehicle with the comforts of a home onboard is not any ordinary RV you'd plan.

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: exceptionally light laptop is a pro performer

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is remarkably light.You notice it when you take it out of the box, as you'll put a bit too much force into lifting it in anticipation of greater weight, and end up looking a bit stupid as it lifts up faster than you expected.It's also thin, perfect for slipping into a stylish shoulder bag or laptop bag (opens in new tab) .

CP Rail taps Alberta manufacturer to increase fleet of hydrogen-powered trains | CBC News

An Alberta manufacturing company is nearly finished preparing a second hydrogen-powered locomotive for CP Rail with the hope of signing a deal with the railway to produce more of the train engines in the years to come.Bilton Welding and Manufacturing is working to convert three diesel locomotives at its facility in Innisfail, located about 100 kilometres north of Calgary.

Companies That Have Ended Fully Remote Work in 2023

As the dust settles from Covid-19, business leaders around the globe have been faced with a very difficult decision - continue with remote work, get employees back to the office, or a hybrid solution.For many companies, like and Microsoft, ditching the WFH experiment in favor of in-person collaboration couldn't have come sooner, with 14% of Fortune 100 companies issuing return-to-office mandates as early as 2021.

Daytona sets its field for the 500 with two very different qualifiers

One of the reasons the Daytona 500 is different than most any other NASCAR race is that it qualifies most of the field through two 150-mile qualifying races.Only the front row is decided in traditional single-car qualifying.Sometimes it leads to exciting racing, perilous passing and breath-snatching spins.

This 2021 Ford F-550 inspired all-weather RV will take you places with all the gear you want - Yanko Design

All-weather RVs have become increasingly popular in the last few years.Every other manufacturer is targeting the domain more scrupulously.Latest name to catapult from tiny RVs to the go-anywhere expedition truck is Canada-based Wilderness Vans, which launched the Grid Series.The tough new off-road vehicle with the comforts of a home onboard is not any ordinary RV you'd plan.

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: exceptionally light laptop is a pro performer

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is remarkably light.You notice it when you take it out of the box, as you'll put a bit too much force into lifting it in anticipation of greater weight, and end up looking a bit stupid as it lifts up faster than you expected.It's also thin, perfect for slipping into a stylish shoulder bag or laptop bag (opens in new tab) .

CP Rail taps Alberta manufacturer to increase fleet of hydrogen-powered trains | CBC News

An Alberta manufacturing company is nearly finished preparing a second hydrogen-powered locomotive for CP Rail with the hope of signing a deal with the railway to produce more of the train engines in the years to come.Bilton Welding and Manufacturing is working to convert three diesel locomotives at its facility in Innisfail, located about 100 kilometres north of Calgary.
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Tyre Sampson was 14 when he died after falling off an amusement ride last year. His mother was there as the ride was dismantled

As she watched construction workers dismantle the amusement park ride where her 14-year-old son died from a horrific fall, Nekia Dodd hoped no families will suffer as she has this last year.Tyre Sampson plummeted to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in ICON Park on March 24 a ride described by its operators as the world's tallest freestanding drop tower.

1 Million Fords and Lincolns Recalled Due To Break Fluid Leaks

Ford has issued a recall of more than 1.1 million Ford Fusions and 120,000 Lincoln MKZs due to a faulty brake hose that could cause difficult braking and has resulted in at least one accident.According to a document from the National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA), front brake hoses may rupture, an issue leading to the recall.

Texas Women Sued for Wrongful Death for Allegedly Helping Friend Obtain Abortion

Mifepristone and misoprostol pills are provided at carafem Health Center for medicated abortions in Skokie, Illinois.Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service via Getty Images A Texas man is suing three women under the wrongful death statute, alleging that they assisted his ex-wife in terminating her pregnancy, the first such case brought since the state's near-total ban on abortion last summer.

China's BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe

The world's largest seller of electric and hybrid cars will not consider building its first European car factory in the UK because of the impact of Brexit.China's BYD, which has been backed by the US investment billionaire Warren Buffett since 2008, intends to take on household names such as Tesla and become one of the three most popular electric vehicle brands in Europe by the end of the decade.

Chinese cameras leave British police vulnerable to spying, says watchdog

British police are leaving themselves open to spying by Beijing because of their reliance on Chinese-made cameras, according to a report from the government's independent watchdog on surveillance.Most forces across England and Wales use camera equipment that is either made in China or contains important Chinese components, the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner has warned.

Tyre Sampson was 14 when he died after falling off an amusement ride last year. His mother was there as the ride was dismantled

As she watched construction workers dismantle the amusement park ride where her 14-year-old son died from a horrific fall, Nekia Dodd hoped no families will suffer as she has this last year.Tyre Sampson plummeted to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in ICON Park on March 24 a ride described by its operators as the world's tallest freestanding drop tower.

1 Million Fords and Lincolns Recalled Due To Break Fluid Leaks

Ford has issued a recall of more than 1.1 million Ford Fusions and 120,000 Lincoln MKZs due to a faulty brake hose that could cause difficult braking and has resulted in at least one accident.According to a document from the National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA), front brake hoses may rupture, an issue leading to the recall.

Texas Women Sued for Wrongful Death for Allegedly Helping Friend Obtain Abortion

Mifepristone and misoprostol pills are provided at carafem Health Center for medicated abortions in Skokie, Illinois.Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service via Getty Images A Texas man is suing three women under the wrongful death statute, alleging that they assisted his ex-wife in terminating her pregnancy, the first such case brought since the state's near-total ban on abortion last summer.

China's BYD blames Brexit as it rules out UK for first electric car plant in Europe

The world's largest seller of electric and hybrid cars will not consider building its first European car factory in the UK because of the impact of Brexit.China's BYD, which has been backed by the US investment billionaire Warren Buffett since 2008, intends to take on household names such as Tesla and become one of the three most popular electric vehicle brands in Europe by the end of the decade.

Chinese cameras leave British police vulnerable to spying, says watchdog

British police are leaving themselves open to spying by Beijing because of their reliance on Chinese-made cameras, according to a report from the government's independent watchdog on surveillance.Most forces across England and Wales use camera equipment that is either made in China or contains important Chinese components, the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner has warned.
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The Reaper Drone Is a Staple of the U.S. Fleet

The unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone is a staple of the United States' military air fleet and is used both for surveillance and for attacks.The drone can reach speeds of up to 275 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 50,000 feet.It is designed for long missions, with some models capable of flying for up to 34 hours, according to its manufacturer, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

What is a Reaper drone?

The unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone is a staple of the United States' military air fleet and is used both for surveillance and for attacks.The drone can reach speeds of up to 275 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 50,000 feet.It is designed for long missions, with some models capable of flying for up to 34 hours, according to its manufacturer, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Samsung is ready to begin mass production of third-gen 4nm chipsets

Samsung Semiconductor received the green light to proceed with the mass production of third-generation 4nm chipsets, sources from Korea reveal.The company managed to achieve satisfactory wafer yield of the new generation chipsets that should help lower power consumption.The manufacturing process is expected to start by the end of H1 2023, which is in three months.

With Russia's Viagra supply cut off, authorities look to generics as backup

Shipping containers are reshuffled and stored at a commercial port in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday.(Tatiana Meel/Reuters)Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry said Wednesday that it had taken steps to establish domestic production of generic forms of Viagra, the erectile dysfunction remedy, after the U.S. manufacturer of the drug halted supplies.

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide wings for freedom'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the UK and Western allies to provide wings for freedom by supplying his air force with advanced jets.In a surprise visit, Mr Zelensky used an address to Parliament to thank the UK for its steadfast support since Russia invaded.

The Reaper Drone Is a Staple of the U.S. Fleet

The unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone is a staple of the United States' military air fleet and is used both for surveillance and for attacks.The drone can reach speeds of up to 275 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 50,000 feet.It is designed for long missions, with some models capable of flying for up to 34 hours, according to its manufacturer, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

What is a Reaper drone?

The unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone is a staple of the United States' military air fleet and is used both for surveillance and for attacks.The drone can reach speeds of up to 275 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 50,000 feet.It is designed for long missions, with some models capable of flying for up to 34 hours, according to its manufacturer, California-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Samsung is ready to begin mass production of third-gen 4nm chipsets

Samsung Semiconductor received the green light to proceed with the mass production of third-generation 4nm chipsets, sources from Korea reveal.The company managed to achieve satisfactory wafer yield of the new generation chipsets that should help lower power consumption.The manufacturing process is expected to start by the end of H1 2023, which is in three months.

With Russia's Viagra supply cut off, authorities look to generics as backup

Shipping containers are reshuffled and stored at a commercial port in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday.(Tatiana Meel/Reuters)Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry said Wednesday that it had taken steps to establish domestic production of generic forms of Viagra, the erectile dysfunction remedy, after the U.S. manufacturer of the drug halted supplies.

Zelensky pleads for jets as he urges Parliament to provide wings for freedom'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the UK and Western allies to provide wings for freedom by supplying his air force with advanced jets.In a surprise visit, Mr Zelensky used an address to Parliament to thank the UK for its steadfast support since Russia invaded.
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Biden to sign executive order on gun background checks

President Biden was set Tuesday to announce a multi-pronged gun-safety executive order aimed at increasing the enforcement of America's background check laws, and to call for a report on the marketing of guns to children, the White House said.The order, limited in its scope, would direct Biden's cabinet to improve public awareness around so-called red-flag laws, and to accelerate law enforcement's reporting of ballistics data to speed the capture of shooters, according to the Biden administration.

CISA Program Warns Critical Infrastructure Organizations Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a pilot program to warn critical infrastructure organizations if their systems contain vulnerabilities that may be exploited in ransomware attacks.The new Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP), which kicked off on January 30, is meant to help those organizations that might be unaware that a vulnerability targeted by ransomware groups is lurking in their networks.

Ambient IoT Gets Down to Business

Connecting a vast array of digital and physical objects has long been the idea behind the Internet of Things (IoT).Yet somewhere on the path to progress, things have fallen a bit short.Smart homes still aren't all that smart (they're mostly automated) and smart supply chains and cities remain somewhere over the horizon.

Delaying HS2 will increase costs, industry says

The delay to part of the HS2 high-speed rail line will increase costs in the long term, the rail and construction industry has said.On Thursday, the government announced a two-year delay to the Birmingham to Crewe leg, blaming soaring costs.The transport secretary said he was "committed" to the line linking London, the Midlands and the North of England.

Zelensky visits UK for talks with Sunak and the King

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country, with Rishi Sunak promising extra military aid.

After Nearly a Decade, Ramen-san Evolves to Stay Relevant in Lincoln Park

With multiple restaurants near the intersection, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises has been a Lincoln Park fixture for decades.And now they've opened a Ramen-san at Halsted and Armitage to replace Oyster Bah and Sushi-san is on its way.Ramen-san debuted in 2014 in River North, and at that point, there weren't many ramen shops in Chicago.

Biden to sign executive order on gun background checks

President Biden was set Tuesday to announce a multi-pronged gun-safety executive order aimed at increasing the enforcement of America's background check laws, and to call for a report on the marketing of guns to children, the White House said.The order, limited in its scope, would direct Biden's cabinet to improve public awareness around so-called red-flag laws, and to accelerate law enforcement's reporting of ballistics data to speed the capture of shooters, according to the Biden administration.

CISA Program Warns Critical Infrastructure Organizations Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a pilot program to warn critical infrastructure organizations if their systems contain vulnerabilities that may be exploited in ransomware attacks.The new Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP), which kicked off on January 30, is meant to help those organizations that might be unaware that a vulnerability targeted by ransomware groups is lurking in their networks.

Ambient IoT Gets Down to Business

Connecting a vast array of digital and physical objects has long been the idea behind the Internet of Things (IoT).Yet somewhere on the path to progress, things have fallen a bit short.Smart homes still aren't all that smart (they're mostly automated) and smart supply chains and cities remain somewhere over the horizon.

Delaying HS2 will increase costs, industry says

The delay to part of the HS2 high-speed rail line will increase costs in the long term, the rail and construction industry has said.On Thursday, the government announced a two-year delay to the Birmingham to Crewe leg, blaming soaring costs.The transport secretary said he was "committed" to the line linking London, the Midlands and the North of England.

Zelensky visits UK for talks with Sunak and the King

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country, with Rishi Sunak promising extra military aid.

After Nearly a Decade, Ramen-san Evolves to Stay Relevant in Lincoln Park

With multiple restaurants near the intersection, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises has been a Lincoln Park fixture for decades.And now they've opened a Ramen-san at Halsted and Armitage to replace Oyster Bah and Sushi-san is on its way.Ramen-san debuted in 2014 in River North, and at that point, there weren't many ramen shops in Chicago.
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Play Ransomware Group Claims Attack on A10 Networks

The Play ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that application delivery controller (ADC) provider A10 Networks disclosed last week.The San Jose, California-based company provides software and hardware ADCs covering next-gen and 5G networks, cloud security, and threat intelligence.

Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog

Police use of cameras made by Chinese firms should be at least as concerning a security issue as alleged Chinese spy balloons, a watchdog head has said.Forces were using kit despite acknowledging "security and ethical concerns" about suppliers, UK Camera Commissioner Prof Fraser Sampson said.

Norfolk Southern determines urgent railcar safety issue' after loose wheels found on rail cars in second Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern found loose wheels on a series of rail cars involved in last week's derailment near Springfield, Ohio, the company has announced, the latest safety problem to emerge as scrutiny intensifies on the operator and US freight safety broadly following that wreck, a toxic derailment five weeks ago in another Ohio town and a derailment Thursday in Alabama.

SunnyD Vodka Seltzer will officially be sold in stores

SunnyD, the flavorful orange drink chugged from childhood by millennials, is embracing one of its more collegial cocktail combinations.There's now a vodka seltzer version of the drink that was created because of popular demand, the brand said.SunnyD Vodka Seltzer becomes the latest entrant into the canned cocktail craze that has customers thirsting for flavor-packed adult beverages over their malt-based seltzer siblings.

A plan by Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands aims to get some Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine within months.'

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced a joint initiative on Tuesday to send around 100 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, some of which could arrive within a few months.That is a far shorter timeline than the more advanced tanks Ukraine's Western allies have pledged as they seek to bolster the embattled nation ahead of an expected new Russian offensive.

A first look at the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom salt & pepper shakers

The Washington Capitals had an incredible giveaway for season ticket holders and fans who purchased special promotional tickets for the November 23 Capsgiving game against the Philadelphia Flyers.In the past, the Caps have created several special gifts for the holiday game, including the viral ice resurfacer gravy boat.

FDA panel unanimously backs moving opioid antidote over the counter

WASHINGTON The overdose-reversing drug naloxone should be made available over the counter to aid the national response to the opioid crisis, U.S. health advisers said Wednesday.The panel of Food and Drug Administration experts voted unanimously in favor of the switch after a full day of presentations and discussions centered on whether untrained users would be able to safely and effectively use the nasal spray in emergency situations.

Avery Dennison Asks SCOTUS to Step in on Flip Side of Eligibility Debacle

"Balancing the perspectives on the Federal Circuit's deeply divided jurisprudence would facilitate this Court's consideration of these profoundly important issues."- Avery Dennison petition
A manufacturer of Radio Frequency Identification Device transponders (RFIDs), Avery Dennison Corporation, yesterday petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in its appeal of a decision upholding ADASA, Inc.'s patent for RFID technology as patent eligible.
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