Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — Production Engineer Ken Naugle with the Monroe County Water Authority said they supply some 800,000 customers with drinking water across six counties, pumping out about 20 billion gallons of water annually. “We operate three water treatment plants: two that utilize Lake Ontario as a source of supply, and one that utilizes...Read More
On August 10, 2026, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) shares jumped more than 5% to new highs after the cybersecurity industry’s annual Black Hat conference in Las Vegas. Analysts at BTIG wrote that “AI agents have fundamentally changed the threat landscape.” Why This Matters AI is cutting both ways for...Read More
High-tech computer digital technology, global surveillance getty The technological acceleration era has started, and it is gaining steam in innovation and capability almost weekly. Artificial intelligence has evolved from a specialized tool or a far-off promise to the cognitive foundation of contemporary civilization. AI is changing the way we produce value, make decisions, and engage...Read More
Kento Iida for NYT Wirecutter By Ellen Lee There is no “right” or “perfect” time to give a smartphone to a child. Only one thing is for certain: Getting one is a significant, defining, watershed moment for kids. Having a smartphone opens the door to a new world of independence. Even with restrictions in place,...Read More
. ISLAMABAD: The issue of social media use by children under 16 has reached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), with a petition seeking directions for legislation to regulate minors’ access to social media platforms. The petition, filed through lawyers Jalal Haider and Yahya Fareed Khawaja, seeks an effective age-verification mechanism for social media accounts operated...Read More
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most of the time, when I warn you about cybercriminals, I focus on how you can stop them before they get into your accounts or steal your money. Now the U.S. government wants to take the fight closer to some foreign criminal organizations behind cyber-enabled crime. Earlier...Read More
Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:19PM According to the lawsuit, adequate safety measures were not in place, including sufficient fare enforcement and staffing. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) — The family of Iryna Zarutska has filed a lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and Professional Security Services, the company that provides security for the Charlotte Area Transit System....Read More
“If we only see teens’ phones when we look at them, we will miss seeing what they really need from us.” — Candice Odgers Candice Odgers takes on the teen mental health panic with data The headlines scream teenagers are in crisis. Professor Candice L. Odgers says a closer look at the data supports a...Read More
Key Takeaways block iPhones are hard to hack but not immune. Protect your device by switching on automatic iOS updates, creating a strong Apple ID + 2FA, and – if you’re a high-risk user – enabling Lockdown Mode. Remember that even updated iPhones have been hit by zero-click spyware. But these are extremely rare. Most...Read More
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