A man from Roswell, Georgia, has been arrested after making death threats against FBI Director Christopher Wray. John Woodbury, 34, faced arraignment on Thursday before a federal magistrate judge, following his indictment on July 9. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, Woodbury allegedly posted a … Read more
CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm based in Austin, Texas, has been identified as the source behind the recent Microsoft outage that disrupted services for airlines, banks, and various other businesses worldwide. This widespread disruption, which reintroduced the notorious “blue screen of death,” was traced back to a defect in a single content update for Windows … Read more
Starbucks is taking a significant step towards sustainability by introducing fiber-based compostable cold cups at select locations. Beth Nervig, senior manager of social impact communications at Starbucks, shared that this initiative aligns with local mandates aimed at reducing waste and pollution. Based on local mandates, customers at 24 stores will be served their favorite Starbucks … Read more
Thousands of flights were canceled and delayed across the world, including the United States, on Friday due to a Microsoft system outage that affected the backend IT systems of many airlines. According to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, an update to its software impacted Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which is integral to many airline operations, including reservations, … Read more
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first pandas from China to arrive in the U.S. in 21 years, have settled into their new home at the San Diego Zoo. The much-anticipated arrival of these two giant pandas marks a significant milestone in international conservation efforts. The pandas are set to make their public debut on … Read more
On Thursday night, Donald Trump unveiled a major deportation plan that will beat the worst mass deportation in American history, President Dwight Eisenhower’s racist “Operation Wetback.” The former president chose to mention the thirty-fourth U.S. president while engaging in his usual scare tactics of assigning blame for all of the nation’s problems to immigrants. “And … Read more
Now that J.D. Vance and Donald Trump have been officially announced as the Republican presidential tickets for 2024, LGBTQ+ activists are raising concerns about the potential consequences of a second Trump administration for the rights of the queer and trans community. Trump is campaigning on a strikingly similar program, known as “Agenda47,” despite his attempts … Read more
It may surprise you to learn that almost 13% of the civilian population in America is disabled. That’s an incredible 42.5 million people. Many people rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) monthly payments to cover necessities such as housing, food, clothes, and medical care. The good thing is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read more
Before the murder attempt, Donald Trump was ahead of Joe Biden in a number of swing states; but, until Biden is replaced with a younger Democrat, a new survey indicates that Trump is picking up more and more ground. According to a report by Emerson College Polling, Trump leads the president by at least 3Â points … Read more
A conservative group of researchers has sued the federal government to obtain documents that it claims to have information that could lead to a “gotcha” situation throughout the health of President Joe Biden. The Heritage Foundation, the group behind “Project 2025,” a hard-right plan for a 2nd Trump phrase, filed a complaint demanding a list … Read more