Ex-DC Metro contractor logged in to sensitive system from Russia, watchdog finds
A former Washington, DC, Metro transit system contractor retained access to "critical and sensitive" Metro data from his computer in Russia after he left his job in a breach that raises broader security concerns about one of the nation's largest transit systems, according to a report released Wednesday.
2023-05-18 02:54
AI threatens humanity’s future, 61% of Americans say - Reuters/Ipsos
By Anna Tong The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk,
2023-05-18 01:27
US offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hacker accused of cyberattack on major US police department
The US State Department on Tuesday offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of a Russian man accused of a 2021 ransomware attack on the Washington, DC, Police Department that led to the leak of sensitive police files.
2023-05-17 06:20
OpenAI, IBM Urge Senate to Act on AI Regulation After Past Tech Failures
Executives from two major AI companies asked senators on Tuesday to pass regulations for the ground-breaking but nascent
2023-05-17 00:18
Justice Department files criminal charges in cases of American tech stolen for Russia, China and Iran
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday five criminal cases against people accused of stealing or illegally diverting American technology and materials for the Russian, Chinese and Iranian governments.
2023-05-16 23:28
CIA launches video to recruit Russian spies
The Central Intelligence Agency has launched a new effort to capitalize on what US intelligence officials believe is an "unprecedented" opportunity to convince Russians disaffected by the war in Ukraine and life in Russia to share their secrets, posting a slickly produced, cinematic recruitment video online on Monday.
2023-05-16 06:55
DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a "distraction from the core mission."
2023-05-16 01:57
South Africa Beats Climate Goal as Blackouts Slash Emissions
South Africa is ahead of its target for cutting emissions of greenhouse gases. Output of the climate-warming gases
2023-05-15 22:54
17 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Duckworth
From serving in the Iraq War to becoming the first U.S. senator to give birth in office, Tammy Duckworth has an impressive history of overcoming adversity with grit and humor.
2023-05-15 21:56
Australia’s Pro-Climate Government Approves First Coal Mine
Australia’s center-left Labor government has approved its first new coal mine since it came to power a year
2023-05-15 10:51
EU Lawmaker Looks to Cap Windfall Profits in Power Price Crisis
The European Union should strengthen its emergency rules so that citizens don’t bear the brunt if electricity prices
2023-05-14 19:17
Biden previews 2024 election pitch to young Black voters in Howard University commencement speech
President Joe Biden previewed his 2024 election pitch to young Black voters Saturday in commencement remarks at a Howard University graduation ceremony in Washington, DC, articulating his vision of a "future for all Americans,"
2023-05-14 02:21