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Astronomers have reportedly discovered a skyscraper-sized asteroid moving through our solar system at a near record-breaking pace. The asteroid, named 2025 SC79, circles the sun once every 128 days, making it the second-fastest known asteroid orbiting in the solar system. It was first observed by Carnegie Science astronomer Scott S. …

AURORA, Colo. – Police departments across the country are turning to virtual reality training to help officers make split-second decisions in difficult, and sometimes dangerous, situations. The goal is to help officers respond quickly and safely to any call, according to tech company Axon, and more than 1,500 police agencies …

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, “Hey, how are you?” or “Are you coming to the BBQ?” Before you know it, you’re in a friendly back-and-forth with someone who seems genuine. But soon, that casual conversation takes a sharp turn toward money. …

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Robby Starbuck on why he sued Google: ‘Outrageously false’ information through artificial intelligence– Federal judges acknowledge court ruling errors tied to staffers’ AI use after Grassley inquiry– Meta cuts 600 jobs amid AI expansion push — as automation replaces human staff Robby Starbuck said he sent …

Spotify is rolling out a major update for parents who want more control over what their children listen to. Managed accounts, first tested in select countries, are now expanding to the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France and the Netherlands. These accounts create a safer and more …

Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways to trick you into giving up sensitive data. One of the newest threats comes in the form of malicious apps that appear legitimate but can take full control of your …

Election season should be about casting your vote and making your voice heard. But for scammers, it’s an opportunity to trick retirees into handing over personal details, money or even their vote itself. What many don’t realize is that public voter registration data is one of the biggest tools fraudsters …

Phishing scams target every kind of institution, whether it’s a hospital, a big tech firm or even a fast-food chain. Educational institutions aren’t an exception, especially in 2025, when attackers are actively directing their efforts toward them. Universities across the U.S. are facing a new type of cybercrime where attackers …

An Ohio lawmaker is taking aim at artificial intelligence in a way few expected. Rep. Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, which would make it illegal for AI systems to be treated like people. The proposal would officially label them as”nonsentient entities,” cutting off any path toward legal personhood. …

A teenager in New Jersey has filed a major lawsuit against the company behind an artificial intelligence (AI) “clothes removal” tool that allegedly created a fake nude image of her. The case has drawn national attention because it shows how AI can invade privacy in harmful ways. The lawsuit was …