Internet Development
A Tahoe-area resident has tested positive for plague, according to local health officials. While the risk to the public is low, authorities urge extra caution outdoors, especially in places with active rodent populations. If you hike, camp, or live near the forest, here is what to know, how to protect yourself, and what to do … Read more
On August 18, 2025, a massive explosion shook Baltimore Harbor. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m., involving a 751-foot bulk cargo ship named W-Sapphire. This event, coming just months after the tragic Key Bridge collapse, raised new concerns about maritime safety, emergency response, and the future of Baltimore’s busy port. The Explosion: What We Know … Read more
Warren Buffett, legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is famous for moves that baffle even seasoned investors. Every so often, he adds a “mystery stock” to Berkshire’s holdings—buying shares secretly, then revealing them months later to an eager financial world. In 2025, after fresh clues from public filings, CNBC decided to let artificial intelligence loose on … Read more
A new COVID-19 variant, known as Stratus (XFG), is now one of the fastest-rising strains in the U.S. and around the world. Reported cases, hospital visits, and test positivity rates are climbing in summer 2025 as the CDC and global health experts track this latest development. Here’s what everyone needs to know about Stratus, how … Read more
The nation’s capital is at the center of a new political and legal clash, as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for increased federal control over Washington, D.C., citing rising crime—even as official numbers show the opposite trend. Trump’s Move: Federal Deployments on D.C. Streets This week, more than 120 federal law enforcement officers—from the FBI, … Read more
The launch of ChatGPT-5 by OpenAI in August 2025 was meant to be another big leap for generative AI. But as soon as it rolled out, a wave of user frustration filled online forums. Many users found ChatGPT-5 less friendly and less creative than GPT-4o. Some were so upset by the changes, they posted about … Read more
More than 200 passengers and crew faced a tense in-flight emergency when United Airlines Flight 108, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport. The crew declared a mayday, took swift emergency action, and returned all aboard safely to the ground in a story that shows why … Read more
Introduction In July 2025, the US government announced its largest set of Iran-related sanctions since 2018. More than 115 people, companies, and over 50 vessels are targeted. The focus is on disrupting Iran’s shadowy network for exporting oil and petrochemicals—a business worth billions, propped up by complex shipping tactics and financial secrecy. Who’s Being Targeted … Read more
Introduction On July 25, 2025, a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Munich had to return to Washington Dulles International Airport after suffering a sudden engine failure at 5,000 feet. Pilots declared a “Mayday,” asking for immediate help as they worked to keep everyone safe. All 219 passengers and 11 crew members landed without … Read more
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in August 2025, shaking the region’s vital military infrastructure and sparking worldwide concern. The seismic jolt was one of the strongest ever recorded in the area, sending tsunami waves crashing into the country’s top Pacific submarine base at Avacha Bay. New satellite images show clear damage … Read more