Hacking collective Anonymous has accused Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic of acting as “Putin’s puppet” as Serbia stirs up conflict with Kosovo in an act that Russia hopes may distract the West from Ukraine. “Russia is trying to open a new front in Europe to distract the West,” Ivana Stradner, an adviser to the Foundation for … Read more
The funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 95, is being held in Saint Peter’s Square, directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. It starts at 9:30 a.m. local time, or 3:30 a.m. EST. Pope Francis will preside … Read more
Belgium will test wastewater from planes arriving from China for new COVID variants as part of new steps against the spread of the coronavirus as infections in China surge, the government announced on Monday. “This will be an additional monitoring objective to verify that the data we receive from China is accurate,” Steven Van Gucht … Read more
Tirzepatide, an injection medication already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes, is likely to receive FDA approval for another indication — weight loss — later this year, according to multiple reports. The medication from Eli Lilly has the potential to become a “blockbuster” weight-loss drug, according to reports. Yet … Read more
The New Year is a great time to ensure that all your devices are operating on the most up-to-date software and that your privacy is being protected. With all this in mind, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you with these top priorities. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY … Read more
New research presented by neuroscientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found young adolescents who habitually checked social media showed a distinct neurodevelopmental trajectory within the brain. Their sensitivity toward social rewards and punishments from peers heightened over time in comparison with those who engaged in moderate or low checking behaviors. The … Read more