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Subaru Security Flaws Exposed Its System for Tracking Millions of Cars
Now-fixed web bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start any of millions of Subarus. More disturbingly, they could also access at least a year of cars’ location histories—and Subaru ...Wired - Jan. 23 -
eBay Sellers Are Hawking Used Phones With TikTok Preinstalled for Thousands of Dollars
With the app still unavailable on US app stores, people are betting on TikTok being a profitable added extra to secondhand handsets.Wired - Jan. 22 -
11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - Jan. 22 -
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Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin
A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
HMRC denies running 'deliberately poor' phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Forest Fires Won't Throw Us off Track, Munich Re Says
The reinsurer said it can’t yet put a figure on the burden it faces from the California wildfires, though it has warned of a major loss.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Tougher checks on knife sales fast-tracked after Southport attack
Online buyers will be asked to submit an ID document and record a live video to prove their age under government plans.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington
Lakers gets just what they needed after loss to Clippers: a game against the team with the worst record in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones
Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
States sue to block Trump's birthright order
President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
What Trump Did on Day 1: Tracking His Biggest Moves
President Trump made major policy moves immediately after taking office, withdrawing from major international agreements, promising steep tariffs and pardoning nearly all of the Jan. 6 rioters.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Tracking NFL coaching changes: Bears get their guy, and five openings remain
Five NFL teams have head-coach openings. Here's what to know about the coaching carousel.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Darwin Núñez’s injury-time double at Brentford keeps Liverpool on title track
The Brentford fans ought to have known better. After all, Darwin Núñez had scored a fabulous goal against their team in the corresponding fixture last season. Still, when the centre-forward entered ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu testing
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that hospitals speed up testing people who are hospitalized with the flu for H5N1 bird flu. Health care workers in ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Newsom fast-tracks temporary housing in fire-stricken areas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday issued an executive order to expedite the availability of temporary housing in areas ravaged by the ongoing fires, as well as protect residents against ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track
The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Europe Accuses China of Unfairly Blocking EU Companies
The bloc alleges discrimination in the Chinese procurement market, raising the possibility of retaliation.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Poll: Do Americans want more states? Are we on the right track now?
A January 10-11 survey of 1,000 registered voters found President Joe Biden with a 37% approval rating in the final week of his presidency, 12 points lower than when Emerson first polled his ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block
Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales
Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track
Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles
A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide live updates on fire conditions.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Santa Anita racing ppd., track used for fire relief
A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation
As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Gritters blocked in by '200 cars' in Peak District
Derbyshire County Council says it cannot grit along icy roads where cars have double parked.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Effort to unionize college athletes hits road block
The legal efforts to unionize college athletes appear to be running out of steam this month as a new Republican-led administration gets set to take over the federal agency in charge of ruling on ...ESPN - Jan. 10 -
A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked
A company that tracks American location data through smartphones has been hacked by Russian cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity researchersNBC News - Jan. 10 -
Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in ...Wired - Jan. 10 -
Jimmy Carter’s grandson shares relatable phone mishap they had
As the country paused to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter, his grandson Jason shared a sweet story about a relatable cell phone mixup he experienced with his “Paw Paw.” TODAY’s Jenna ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble
The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s. In the eyes of the Trump team, the clerk still needed to prove his loyalty to the president-elect.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump pushes court to block Smith report entirely
President-elect Trump asked an appeals court to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on both investigations into him. Trump’s filing comes after the 11th Circuit Court of ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles wildfires: TODAY's Al Roker tracks Santa Ana winds
Dangerous winds in Los Angeles are intensifying the rapidly-spreading wildfires. Meanwhile, much of the rest of the country is bracing for a major winter storm. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the forecast.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
What a Crazy Idea: No One Will Ever Watch Videos on a Phone!
Innovative ideas often sound crazy at first. But that’s just part of the process. Here’s the proven equation for innovation success.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Irish RB Love on track to play vs. confident PSU
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 7
