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September 4, 2024

US Navy warship commander relieved of duty following image of him shooting rifle with scope mounted backward

The commanding officer of USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties, the Navy has announced, following a photo of him that was posted to social media in April.

September 4, 2024

Solar-powered blimp could bring high-speed internet to your area

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the Sceye HAPS solar-powered blimp-like aircraft aims to provide high-speed internet to remote areas.

September 3, 2024

Mountain lion caught on home surveillance camera in Southern California

The Smith family were in for a surprise when they found a large mountain lion on their home surveillance camera in the backyard. Credit: KTTV

September 3, 2024

Beware of this Social Security scam by crooks trying to trick you

You can never be too prepared: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers some tips to help you guard against new Social Security scams.

September 3, 2024

New surgical technology can ‘light up’ bacteria in wounds, helping to prevent infections

A new medical technology that uses fluorescent light has shown to be effective in eliminating missed bacteria, according to new research led by University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC).

September 3, 2024

New Texas law takes effect requiring parental approval for children to create social media accounts

A new law has taken effect in Texas that requires parental approval for a child to create a social media account to give parents more power over their kids' online activity.

September 2, 2024

Venezuela shows danger of dictators who use tech to control people

Venezuela's President Maduro has secured power and abused people's rights with tech repression. To fight back against it, the US has to support global digital freedom.

September 2, 2024

You’ll now be able to charge your devices on the moon

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Honeybee Robotics plans to build a lunar power grid with solar towers for energy and communications.

September 2, 2024

Cucumber shortages in Iceland blamed on TikTok craze: 'First time we have experienced something like this'

A Canadian user's viral TikTok recipes for cucumber salad have received millions of views and are partly to blame, apparently, for a shortage of the vegetable in Iceland.

September 2, 2024

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

Future President George H.W. Bush was shot down during World War II on this day in history, Sept. 2, 1944, while serving as a pilot off the Japanese island of Chichijima.