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January 13, 2023

Meet the American who invented Band-Aids: cotton buyer and devoted husband Earle Dickson

Earle Dickson invented the Band-Aid in 1921. A cotton buyer for Johnson & Johnson, he was inspired to create the new product to treat's wife household wounds.

January 12, 2023

Giant Burmese python in Florida Everglades spotted crossing road in wild video

Wildlife photographers recorded video of a 15-foot-long Burmese python as it slithered across a road in Florida's Everglades National Park earlier this month.

January 12, 2023

Lawmakers aim to fight 'smash-and-grab' robberies with bipartisan bill to hold criminals accountable

Bipartisan House members introduced a bill to boost the coordination between federal, state and local authorities to crack down on organized crime across the nation.

January 12, 2023

Navy vet Taylor Dudley released from Russia after near year-long imprisonment

U.S. Navy Veteran Taylor Dudley, 35, was released from Russian custody after being held for nearly a year in Kaliningrad following his detainment in April 2022.

January 12, 2023

How to turn on the keyboard light on your Mac

Having the proper lighting on your Mac is essential for both your eyesight and its usage, especially if you're typing at night or in a place with dim lighting.

January 12, 2023

TIK'D OFF: Is national security harmed when Congress uses TikTok? Americans weigh in

People in Austin, Texas, shared their opinions on whether members of Congress compromise national security by using TikTok, a Chinese-owned short video app.

January 12, 2023

Ask Kurt: Can I leave my computer in sleep mode, or should I shut it down?

Shutting down your device or putting it in sleep mode comes down to the user. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains the pros of doing each method for your computers.

January 12, 2023

Why I left the FBI

I worked in Miami as an FBI Special Agent from 2009 until 2022. Finally, I felt I had to walk away from the career and the job I once loved. Here's why I decided to go.

January 12, 2023

Navy secretary says US can’t maintain support for Ukraine if weapons makers don’t ramp up production

The U.S. Navy says continuing to support both the U.S. and Ukraine will be difficult in the next six to 12 months if weapons production does not increase.

January 11, 2023

'Twitter Files' show today's censors continue to be terrible at their jobs

If you look at the history of censorship all the way back to the ancient Greeks, censors have done a rotten job. Today's censors, as revealed by the 'Twitter Files' are no exception.