Security Research Labs security experts have determined hackers have yet another way to take control over computers – the firmware controlling USB functions lacks real security. And, this discovery means a new wave of attacks that currently has no defense. Security Research Labs Chief Scientist Karsten Nohl, along with security researcher Jakob Lell, found the […]
The American Red Cross is urging donors of every blood type to give due to a nationwide blood shortage. In a press release, the agency asked eligible donors to make and show up to donation appointments to keep an emergency situation from occurring. The Red Cross said blood donations have dropped eight percent since May, […]
Although Massachusetts hasn’t been very hot or humid this summer, there are several reports that the state’s recent weather conditions have caused the arrival of a practically fatal disease. In fact, one person has been reported to be infected with the eastern equine encephalitis virus (triple E), which comes from mosquitoes. The state’s department of […]
Hold steady chocolate lovers! You’re about to see a price hike in your candy and other foods. The number one U.S. candy producer Hershey Co. is raising its chocolate prices in response to a rising price cocoa market that’s starting to hit the company’s profits. It’s the first increase in three years. The company said […]
According to Mississippi’s State Department of Health, the first case of chikungunya was confirmed Monday. Currently, there are several possible chikungunya cases being investigated. Generally found in the African and Asian regions, the mosquito-borne illness’ symptoms can include joint and muscle pain, joint swelling and fever. There are very few deaths documented with this infection, […]
U.S. President Barack Obama has signed an executive order that will create the “Pollinator Health Task Force, which will investigate the serious drop in population of pollinators such as the honey bee. Honey bees and other pollinators are often viewed as a pest, but the reality about them is that they are essential to the […]
When Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot hit the Internet Thursday, he never expected to see such a backlash of support from women all around the world. The Stockton Police Department has charged the 30-year-old with illegally possessing a firearm along with gun and gang-related charges. The release of the mugshot is part of a law enforcement operation… […]
Kraft issued a recall June 19 in 12 states for some of its Velveeta cheese products. Kraft Food Group said the recall is small and affects a limited amount of products, which were shipped to Wal-Mart stores in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Colorado. The affected […]
Crude oil prices were pushed to their highest levels so far this year on Friday based on the civil unrest occurring in Iraq. According to a report, the worldwide demand for oil is likely to increase but the oil supplies in the country are not at an “instantaneous” risk. International Energy Agency, out of Paris, […]
eBay first felt that the information of its customers was safe after forensic investigators looked over the network security breach uncovered in the early part of May and making its discovery known this week to the public. That’s according to a senior executive with the company. The company has been scrutinized for its management and […]