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Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene became the fifth Oregon city to adopt a Home Energy Score requirement, with the City Council voting 6-1 on October 28th to require energy assessments when homes are listed for sale.
California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later
California faces torrential rainfall from a strong El Niño event this autumn, but water agencies are implementing strategies to capture excess precipitation and store it underground for future dry periods.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
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Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model called Mythos discovered a fatal flaw in HAWK, a post-quantum cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, leading its developer to withdraw it from testing.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails sent to Outlook Web Access accounts, researchers announced Thursday.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting the US in a National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Social media on trial as $200bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins
A major trial began against Meta, with 29 US states claiming the company designed addictive products targeting children. The states are seeking $200 billion in damages.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Thousands of job applicants are suing AI hiring tool providers including Eightfold AI, Meta, and IBM, alleging discriminatory automated screening practices that operate without transparency or disclosure to candidates.
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
Divine, a new short-form video app featuring six-second looping videos, has launched publicly as a spiritual successor to the defunct platform Vine, backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.
Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa
The Trump administration announced a $103,000 fee on H-1B visas and plans to revoke up to 200,000 asylum seeker visas, marking the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
London’s robotaxi rollout faces delays as regulatory guidance remains unpublished, pushing back commercial operations expected to begin later this year.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, the British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership and considering expansion plans including new standalone shops, though it faces significant competition from online retailers like Amazon.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames will serve as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, joining commissioner Frank Bisignano to help modernize the agency’s outdated technology systems.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing new automated beverage equipment including Freestyle dispensers that make dirty sodas and refreshers, testing customizable drinks to compete with specialty beverage chains and meet consumer demand for handcrafted options.
Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion retailer Shein will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September at a valuation near $27bn, down significantly from its prior $100bn peak after reporting losses earlier this year.