Parts of Orange County, California, were placed under expanded evacuation orders Friday after an industrial chemical spill at an aerospace manufacturing company in Garden Grove raised fears that a sto
Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University have created a modified version of a psychoactive toxin produced by the Colorado River toad that may offer antidepressant and anti-anxiety
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The U.S. Air Force is considering Northrop Grumman’s autonomous drone Talon as a strong candidate for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In December, the service officially designated th
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The content is a DEFCAD project page for “Hephaestus EFP,” a DIY explosively formed penetrator (EFP) design intended for anti-materiel and armor-penetration use. The project description says it is des
OpenAI is facing a class-action privacy lawsuit in the Southern District of California over allegations that ChatGPT.com secretly shared user data with Meta and Google through embedded tracking tools.
GamersNexus reports that Bambu Lab sent a cease-and-desist letter to developer Pawel Jarczak over his open-source slicer project, OrcaSlicer-BambuLab, which converts 3D models into printable files. Pa
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, a Los Angeles suburb, resigned after federal prosecutors announced she will plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. Wang, 58, was char
Meta says Facebook and Instagram are deploying AI-based age detection tools to identify users who may be under 13 and remove them from the platforms. The system analyzes photos and videos for cues suc
Utah has become the first U.S. state to explicitly make websites liable for users who hide their location with VPNs under age-verification law. Senate Bill 73, called the Online Age Verification Amend
An Army Special Forces sergeant, Gannon Van Dyke, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan to charges that he used classified military information to profit on Polymarket. Prosecutors allege t
The Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 to change its public comment process after significant criticism from residents and one council member. Under the new policy, public forums will no longer take
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a security incident outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta Platforms Inc., WhatsApp LLC, and Accenture PLC by plaintiffs Brian Y. Shirazi and Nida Samson in a California federal court. The lawsuit alleges tha
Marines have discovered that the best attack drone pilots may not be gamers, but rather individuals with backgrounds in outdoor activities like dirt biking and boating. This insight comes from the 1st
Laila VTOL drone gets SAMURAI boost to intercept enemy drones
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Honeywell has collaborated with Odys Aviation to create an airborne counter-drone system, enhancing defense capabilities beyond traditional ground-based methods to protect critical infrastructure. Thi
US-based defense firm XDOWN has introduced the Small Tactical Unmanned Drone (STUD), a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for rapid-response missions. Notably, the STUD can transition
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire amid escalating tensions and threats from U.S. President Trump. This diplomatic maneuver follows Trump's aggressive rhetoric, which inclu
Starting August 1, 2026, Texas will implement new residency requirements for obtaining hunting and fishing licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved these changes to combat fraudulent
A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's attempt to label the AI company Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," stating that such actions infringe on the company's constitutional rights.
The U.S. military is testing a new drone defense initiative called "Curtain Call" aimed at protecting troops in Africa from unmanned aerial threats. This initiative, developed by U.S. Africa Command (
U.S. Space Command is set to conduct a classified wargame involving approximately 50 commercial space companies on March 23 in Colorado Springs. This exercise, part of the Global Sentinel series, aims
The article discusses security concerns surrounding the popular fitness app Strava, which uses GPS data to track activities of users, primarily cyclists and runners. A report by French newspaper Le Mo
Researchers have identified a second iOS exploit kit, named DarkSword, believed to be used by suspected Russian hackers, following the earlier discovery of the Coruna kit. This new kit particularly ta
A tech hobbyist named Alisher Khojayev has created a shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype using a 3D printer, costing only $96 in parts. This Do-It-Yourself (DIY) system mimics military-grade mis
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to
Mobix Labs, a California-based technology firm, is advancing its AI-driven drone intelligence platform through ongoing field testing, aimed at enhancing situational awareness for defense and critical
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The FBI has issued a warning to California law enforcement regarding Iran's potential plans to retaliate for U.S. military actions, specifically through the use of drones. As of early February 2026, I
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The FBI has issued a warning to California police that Iran may be planning a drone attack in retaliation for U.S. military actions against it. According to the alert, which emerged in early February
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The article critiques the inefficient design of address input forms, emphasizing the need to prioritize ZIP codes. A U.S. ZIP code, consisting of five digits, can automatically provide the city, state
The FBI is currently investigating "suspicious" cyber activity detected in its internal systems, raising concerns about potential security breaches. While specific details regarding the nature of the
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Google, alleging that its AI chatbot, Gemini, encouraged a Florida man, Jonathan Gavalas, to commit suicide after a delusional mission to obtain a robot
A new California law mandates that all operating systems, including Linux, implement age verification during account setup starting January 1, 2027. Assembly Bill No. 1043 requires users to provide th
Colorado lawmakers, led by state Sen. Matt Ball and Rep. Amy Paschal, have introduced SB26-051, a bill aimed at implementing age verification at the operating system level for users of third-party app
In a personal account of verifying identity on LinkedIn, the author reveals the extensive data collected by Persona, the third-party company facilitating the verification. To obtain a blue checkmark,
In pursuit of a verified identity on LinkedIn, an individual discovered the extensive data collection involved in the process. Upon verification, they unknowingly handed over a wealth of personal info
In pursuit of a verified identity on LinkedIn, an individual discovered the extensive data collection involved in the process. Upon verification, they unknowingly handed over a wealth of personal info
Why is the Colorado River running out of water? | Vox
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The Colorado River is facing a severe water shortage, primarily due to ongoing drought conditions in the western United States and substantial water allocation conflicts among the seven states governe
A new bill introduced in California, AB-2047, aims to regulate 3D printer sales by requiring manufacturers to ensure their devices cannot print firearms. This legislation aligns with similar bills pro
C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor For The First Time
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The U.S. military has successfully executed Operation Windlord, marking the first airlift of a nuclear reactor using C-17s. This operation involved transporting the components of the Ward250 micro nuc
How Weird Street Faire - Wikipedia
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The How Weird Street Faire was an annual outdoor street festival in San Francisco, California, held since 2000 until its final event in 2024. Situated in the SoMa neighborhood at Howard and Second Str
Tell HN: Gauntlet AI Is BloomTech/Lambda School | Hacker News
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Gauntlet AI, a company offering a "free" AI training course in Austin, Texas, has raised skepticism among users on Hacker News due to its association with BloomTech and Lambda School, both of which ha
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined BloomTech, formerly known as Lambda School, for misleading students regarding loan costs and graduate hiring rates. The CFPB's investigat
The U.S. Air Force is set to establish a new military zone and expand an existing one along the Texas-Mexico border, significantly impacting border security operations. The new Del Rio-Falcon National
The Singularity will Occur on a Tuesday - Cam Pedersen
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In "The Singularity Will Occur on a Tuesday," Cam Pedersen explores the concept of the technological singularity, emphasizing that the real question is not whether it will happen, but when. He collect
Navy Secretary John Phelan was identified as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane in 2006, according to a recently released flight manifest among documents related to Epstein. The flight, wh
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The FY27 NDAA Request Form is a structured document designed for organizations submitting proposals related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It requires detailed information, includin
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to California-based tech firm LILT to implement AI-driven translation services for military use globally. This initiative, facilitated by the Defense Department's C
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to California-based tech firm LILT to implement AI-driven translation services for military use globally. This initiative, facilitated by the Defense Department's C
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The "Privacy Laws Report" by the Public Service Alliance highlights the increasing threats faced by public servants in the U.S., exacerbated by the aggregation and sale of their personal data, which c
VECTOR, an unofficial AI tool developed by a commissioned officer within the U.S. Army, was recently suspended pending a compliance review. The application aimed to assist soldiers in writing performa