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One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google dismantled a backdoor affecting 1.3 million set-top boxes operated by Android partner Videostrong Technology, which used the devices for ad fraud and data theft before ties were severed.
AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
The UK’s cybersecurity agency warns that AI-powered malware will likely be used in ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports, and hospitals by 2028.
IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report
The IPCC faces pressure from oil-producing and major developing nations to delay its next major climate assessment from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries warn postponement could undermine global climate negotiations.
US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations
US farmworkers facing record heat are adopting market-based tactics targeting major brands’ reputations to secure workplace protections, as federal and state regulatory efforts stall amid climate change.
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They’re a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can’t do it all
Rwanda has pioneered drone delivery for emergency medical supplies since 2016, saving lives like that of a pregnant woman who needed blood transfusion. However, recent U.S. funding cuts to aid organizations threaten the healthcare infrastructure supporting rural communities.
Trans federal employees sue over revoked health coverage
Federal employees and their families sued the Trump administration over a mandate prohibiting insurance coverage of gender-affirming care, affecting an estimated 39,400 trans people in federal health programs.
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary
Michigan Democrats voted in a Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner facing Republican Mike Rogers in November.
FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administration
Three FBI agents fired for investigating Trump’s 2020 election efforts have received backing from thousands of agency employees and outside legal groups challenging the terminations as politically motivated and unconstitutional.
Vivek Ramaswamy is struggling to connect with voters. Can Ohio’s Indian community help?
Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is of Indian heritage, seeks support from Ohio’s Indian American community ahead of the November election, though his campaign has faced recent difficulties.
Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
Maryland lawmakers advanced a ballot measure that would allow voters to decide whether to redraw congressional districts to favor Democrats in all eight House seats, with Republicans characterizing the effort as a partisan power grab.
Guard deployment to Washington into 2029 will cost roughly $1.4B, estimate shows
The Defense Department estimates the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. through January 2029 will cost approximately $1.4 billion, drawing criticism from Democrats and local officials.
How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground
Springdale, Pennsylvania, a struggling 3,000-person suburb, has become a flashpoint over immigration enforcement through an ICE partnership and a major data center project, sparking community protests and governance disputes.
Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling
Mississippi lawmakers launched a redistricting process following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened minority voting protections, with eight public hearings planned over the next two months.
Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people
A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state’s paper-only absentee voting system discriminates against disabled voters, though he stopped short of ordering electronic voting options.
Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary
Washington Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who flipped a Republican district in 2022, faces a challenging primary Tuesday amid intraparty tension over her votes with Republicans on major legislation.
Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom
X has blocked over 60 accounts of Saudi dissidents through geoblocking, preventing users inside the kingdom from viewing their content following orders from Saudi authorities.