Relax and take a deep breath. There’s still time to find Dad a gift. And not just any gift, like a tie or a boring wallet, but a gift that he’ll cherish and talk about for years to come. You just have to act fast. From rocking out to walking out, we’ve got you covered… Continue reading 27 Last-Minute Father’s Day Deals
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An Alleged Russian Spy Was Busted Trying to Intern at The Hague
As well as stopping Cherkasov from obtaining the position at the ICC and sending him back to Brazil, the Dutch intelligence agency also published his long and detailed cover story. The four-page story, often known as a covert intelligence officer’s “legend,” details the background of the “Ferreira” identity. “The threat posed by this intelligence officer… Continue reading An Alleged Russian Spy Was Busted Trying to Intern at The Hague
Someone made a tombstone to mark Internet Explorer’s end-of-support date
When Microsoft effectively discontinued support for Internet Explorer earlier this week, one person decided to mark the occasion with a bit of humor. Per Reuters, software Jung Ki-young spent 430,000 won (about $330) to design and order a headstone for the web browser ahead of its official end-of-support date. The memorial, located on the roof… Continue reading Someone made a tombstone to mark Internet Explorer’s end-of-support date
NASA begins fourth Artemis 1 rocket ‘wet dress rehearsal’ fueling test today
With repairs complete and the rocket in place at its designated launch pad, NASA is ready to once again attempt a critical fueling test of its next-generation Space Launch System. Per Space.com, the Artemis 1 “wet dress rehearsal” will begin at 5PM ET today with a call to stations for ground personnel at Kennedy Space… Continue reading NASA begins fourth Artemis 1 rocket ‘wet dress rehearsal’ fueling test today
Former Amazon engineer convicted in 2019 Capital One data breach
A Seattle jury has found Paige Thompson, a former Amazon software engineer accused of stealing data from Capital One in 2019, guilty of wire fraud and five counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer. The Capital One hack was one of the biggest security breaches in the US and compromised the data of 100… Continue reading Former Amazon engineer convicted in 2019 Capital One data breach
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering people seeking abortion to anti-abortion sites
A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin is urging Google to “crack down on manipulative search results” that lead people seeking abortions to anti-abortion clinics. In a letter addressed to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the lawmakers reference a study conducted by US nonprofit group Center for Countering… Continue reading Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering people seeking abortion to anti-abortion sites
Lego’s original spaceship, the Galaxy Explorer, is back and better than ever
Last January, Lego promised its 90th anniversary would be one to remember: the company agreed to revive one of its classic Lego themes (like Space, Castle, and Pirates) with a new, adult-grade Lego set. But it turns out we’re not just getting one nostalgia bomb today — the company has decided to bring back classic… Continue reading Lego’s original spaceship, the Galaxy Explorer, is back and better than ever
ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST ELECTRIC BUS FLEETS REVEALS OPERATING COSTS OF EV BUSES USING WIRELESS CHARGERS FROM MOMENTUM DYNAMICS IS HALF OF A DIESEL-FUELED BUS
Operational Results – Battery Electric Bus operating costs 51% below Diesel bus operating costs Tweet this Momentum Dynamics installed the first wireless charging system at Link in late 2017 and more recently completed installation of four 300kW inductive chargers in 2021, three at Columbia Station and one in Leavenworth, WA. These four shared chargers support… Continue reading ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST ELECTRIC BUS FLEETS REVEALS OPERATING COSTS OF EV BUSES USING WIRELESS CHARGERS FROM MOMENTUM DYNAMICS IS HALF OF A DIESEL-FUELED BUS
The 5 best camping gear and tools of 2022
What works for me may not work for you. Your needs may be different from mine, especially if you are hiking more or only going out for a weekend. Also remember: If you are car camping, you have a portable charger on wheels, so you might not need hardcore stuff like solar power stations. Start… Continue reading The 5 best camping gear and tools of 2022
How do you define a recession?
Whether the United States, the world’s largest economy, will slip into a recession is a growing concern for chief executives, the Federal Reserve, and the administration of President Joe Biden. But defining what a recession is, and predicting when it will happen, is not straight-forward. WHAT IS A RECESSION?A recession is often defined as two… Continue reading How do you define a recession?