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Russia Targets Danish Waterworks and Websites in 2024-25 Cyberattacks, Denmark Investigates

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

When a Danish waterworks’ pipes burst after a cyberattack, the country’s water supply was briefly halted, prompting a nationwide investigation into...

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White House Site Briefly Hijacked by YouTube Finance Livestream

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

A YouTube livestream of a finance‑focused creator briefly appeared on the White House website, raising questions about a potential hack or accidental...

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Stocks Rise on Friday as Tech Giants Lead Gains

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Stocks climbed on Friday, marking the second straight day of gains that erased earlier weekly losses. Technology shares, especially those tied to...

Smoldering electric bike leans against charred balcony railing with flames licking and Austin skyline glows behind

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Austin Fire Department Extinguishes E-Bike Battery Blaze at Chalmers Court Apartments

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

An electric‑bike battery caught fire early Friday morning in an east Austin apartment, prompting a swift response from the Austin Fire...

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Delaware Supreme Court Restores Elon Musk’s $55 B Tesla Pay Package, Boosting His Fortune

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

In a decisive move that added a massive $55 B to his wealth, the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a ruling that had stripped Elon Musk of a 2018...

Paraplegic engineer stepping onto launchpad with New Shepard rocket behind her in golden desert light.

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German Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User in Space

Morgan J. Carter December 21, 2025

On a clear Saturday in West Texas, a German engineer left her wheelchair behind and stepped into the cosmos aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard,...

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Reddit Tip Turns the Tide on Brown University Shooter Investigation

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A single anonymous Reddit post shattered a stalled hunt for the suspect behind the December 13 Brown University shooting, revealing how a mix of...

Two ride‑hailing drivers compare fares on their phones with blurred New York City streets behind them.

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New Study Shows No Clear Winner Between Uber and Lyft, 14% Price Gap Revealed

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a recent study, researchers from Harvard and Johns Hopkins business schools examined over 2,200 ride requests in New York City to determine...

Roomba sits alone in dim office clutter with financial papers and coffee cups and eerie glow.

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iRobot Files for Chapter 11, Announces Private Take‑Private Deal With Picea, Promises No Service Disruption

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a move that stunned investors and consumers alike, iRobot, the company that built the world‑famous Roomba robotic vacuum, has filed for Chapter 11...

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Extremist Groups Harness AI for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, extremist groups are turning the same technology into weapons of influence and...