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Urgent Fix Needed for Vulnerable Exchange Servers

May 17, 2026

Microsoft’s latest alert focuses on a critical flaw, known as CVE‑2026‑42897, that targets on‑premises Exchange Server installations. The bug allows attackers to send a specially crafted email that, when opened in Outlook Web Access, can run malicious JavaScript right inside the user’s browser. Bec

politics

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

May 17, 2026

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

technology

A Laptop, a Radio and 19 Years of Unchanged Keys

May 17, 2026

At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years

business

Behind the Scenes of a 55-Year Security Business

May 17, 2026

For over half a century, one security company has quietly made a name for itself by focusing on customer needs rather than just tech trends. With offices spread across Northern California, the business blends old-school values with modern security tools like AI monitoring and smart home systems. Unl

opinion

Scientists, Politics and Food: A Mixed‑Bag Review

May 16, 2026

The article starts by pointing out that chasing endless economic growth is not a solution for the planet’s limits. A United Nations report, led by António Guterres, calls for new measures that look beyond GDP. It suggests 31 indicators—many tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—to capture h

crypto

AI-powered crypto heists show how fast cybercrime is changing

May 16, 2026

Two massive crypto thefts in April proved that hackers now use artificial intelligence to pick targets and design attacks. The $600 million stolen in weeks wasn’t just another case of lost funds—it showed how AI is making cybercrime cheaper and easier. Unlike past hackers who needed deep technical s

business

US factories bounce back but war risks still loom

May 16, 2026

April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su

technology

Making Medical Devices Better, Faster, and Safer

May 15, 2026

Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de

science

Turning plant pigments into high-purity medicine: a smarter way to clean up safflower extracts

May 15, 2026

Every year, farmers harvest safflowers—bright orange flowers used in teas and dyes—to extract a compound called HSYA. This natural pigment shows promise against inflammation and blood clots, but the crude extract is messy: only about one-fifth of it is the active ingredient. To turn this into medici

technology

A Cheaper, Stronger Way to Cure Silicone?

May 15, 2026

Japan just made a big jump in silicone production. Scientists wrapped iron particles in a thin layer of silicone resin. That tiny shield lets the iron work as a catalyst without breaking down in air. Before this, iron catalysts lost power after just half an hour of exposure. Now they stay strong for