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High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
Michigan voters will decide next week on a ballot measure aimed at limiting utilities’ political influence, citing high power bills and frequent outages as key concerns.
Strange, catastrophic landslides are kicking off across the far north
Scientists have identified a new type of massive landslide in Canada’s Northwest Territories triggered by permafrost thaw after wildfires, raising concerns about climate feedback loops and greenhouse gas release.
Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away
As midterm elections dominate voter attention, survivors’ advocates worry the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may recede from public focus, though political experts say the issue will likely resurface after the election cycle.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon notified over 2 million military personnel of stolen records containing sensitive personal information in a monthslong network compromise. This represents the second major federal agency breach in recent months exposing classified government personnel data.
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Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails, according to security researchers. The custom backdoor survives credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct federally-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities in a groundbreaking National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% in its stock market debut, as investors chase robotics as a key AI battleground with massive projected growth.
Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero products by up to 60 percent, citing rising memory and storage component costs.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, a 50-year-old British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership after Sainsbury’s sale, with new owners planning expansion and improvements to compete with Amazon and other online rivals.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their counterparts in the US and UK, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in America.
Disney’s new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney’s new parks chief outlined a $60 billion investment strategy focused on superfans, announcing repairs to the Expedition Everest yeti and returns of beloved attractions like Figment and nighttime spectaculars.
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
Federal debt has surged to $40 trillion under Trump’s administration, reflecting a decades-long Republican strategy of tax cuts designed to constrain Democratic spending rather than improve fiscal health.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top market for tech talent with 394,300 workers, driven largely by growth in artificial intelligence jobs, according to a CBRE report.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing automated drink dispensers at its innovation labs to produce customizable beverages like dirty sodas and refreshers, responding to changing consumer preferences and restaurant demand.
‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols this month, continuing a luxury brand purchasing strategy that critics question given recent underperformance in the premium segment.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing substantial costs from delays in closing the acquisition.