‘She’s happy’: Britney Spears reportedly deletes Instagram account
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
15 Huston-Tillotson freshmen named to Apple pre-ed scholars program
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
ERCOT prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas
ERCOT says it has instructed power companies to implement their emergency procedures in preparation for the storm.
ERCOT says it has instructed power companies to implement their emergency procedures in preparation for the storm.
Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion whistleblower website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Activists focus on tip site in protesting Texas abortion law
The website was down over the long weekend after host GoDaddy kicked it off, saying it violated the company’s terms of service.
The website was down over the long weekend after host GoDaddy kicked it off, saying it violated the company’s terms of service.
Hive is dangerous new ransomware threat, FBI says
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
First seen in June 2021, Hive poses "significant challenges" for organizations to combat, according to the FBI.
Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
FBI warns of ransomware uptick ahead of Labor Day holiday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.
Apple will allow driver's licenses to be stored on Apple Wallet: Here's what you need to know
Here's what you need to know after Apple officials announced that residents in certain states can add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet.
Here's what you need to know after Apple officials announced that residents in certain states can add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet.
Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
Richmond police investigating death of social media influencer, alleged suspect's identity released
The Richmond Police Department is investigating following the death of a social media influencer as a possible murder/suicide.
The Richmond Police Department is investigating following the death of a social media influencer as a possible murder/suicide.
FCC broadband discount program: More than 5M US households enrolled
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming per week
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.
Tesla on auto-pilot crashes into FHP patrol car
Thankfully the trooper was able to get out of the way just in the nick of time.
Thankfully the trooper was able to get out of the way just in the nick of time.
Peloton subpoenaed by DOJ, DHS over reporting of treadmill injuries
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.
Peloton said it has been subpoenaed by the DOJ and DHS for documents and other information related to injuries reported by its customers.