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On Tuesday Steve Bannon admitted in a court of law to defraud donors through his private border wall fund-raising initiative aimed at building a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Bannon appeared before a New York court to admit dishonesty in his role at the “We Build the Wall” project that received $15 million in donations from thousands…
The US Space Force is introducing some of the most far-reaching reforms in acquisition aimed at speeding the development and transition of advanced space systems based upon rapid prototyping and flexible timelines to sustain a strategic edge. The United States Space Force is undergoing massive changes in its acquisition systems designed to fast-track the development…
Microsoft’s February 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 56 vulnerabilities, two of which are actively exploited zero-days in Windows Server. CISOs and IT admins need to take immediate action to counter threats. On February 11, 2025, Microsoft published its monthly security patches, fixing 56 vulnerabilities across its products. Two of them, however, are actively exploited zero-days in…
Congressional leaders welcome SEC Acting Director Mark Uyeda’s move to exempt reporting of Personally Identifiable Information in the Consolidated Audit Trail, enhancing investor data privacy. In a big step to safeguard American investors’ personal data, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Capital Markets Subcommittee Chair Ann Wagner (MO-02), and Representative Barry Loudermilk (GA-11)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Washington, D.C., in the evening of February 12, 2025, to begin a significant two-day visit with the aim of further consolidating Indo-U.S. ties. The visit comes after his engagements in France, where he co-chaired the AI Action Summit with President Emmanuel Macron and opened India’s first consulate in…
During the last few weeks of discussions within the film industry, there was “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language musical crime drama that generated much buzz for both aesthetic and somewhat scandalous storylines surrounding the cast members. Right at the center of the controversy was one Karla Sofía Gascón, where past social media posts from the actress…
On the evening of February 8, 2025, an unexpected occurrence transpired in Nashville at JBJ’s Nashville, a bar owned by rockstar Jon Bon Jovi. The occasion was a birthday party for Bon Jovi’s revered keyboardist, David Bryan, who was celebrating his 63rd birthday, just one day earlier. A night filled with musical solidarity and jubilations,…
The ocean floor has been hiding secrets under its waves for a long time, and scientists have recently uncovered how some of these anomalies can be used as natural time markers to understand the geological and climatic events that have shaped our planet. Magnetic Stripes: Earth’s Geological Tape Recorder One of the most convincing discoveries…
While aging is inevitable, new findings show that it is possible to reverse biological aging and improve longevity and quality of life by changing one or two lifestyle patterns. Here are nine practical tips scientifically shown to help rejuvenate both body and mind Do Exercise Daily Regular exercise will preserve muscle mass, bone density, and…
A norovirus epidemic on Holland America’s Rotterdam ship during its 12-day Panama Canal passage turned a luxurious cruise into a nightmare for around 120 passengers and crew members. Twelve staff members and 107 passengers became ill, with severe diarrhea and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To stop the spread,…
