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security

Harry and Meghan's Famous Neighbors: A Helping Hand Against Paparazzi

December 16, 2024

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to Montecito, California, they found themselves living among some well-known faces. Celebrities like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are their neighbors, and they've been helping the Duke and Duchess of Sussex keep a low profile. Life in the spotlight isn’t ea

politics

Drone Detectors in NY & NJ: Senator Schumer's New Plan

December 16, 2024

New York senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for special drone-detection technology to be used in both New York and New Jersey. He's urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, to take action amid recent drone sightings that have captured people's attention and cause

politics

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

December 14, 2024

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

technology

Is Microsoft's New Screenshot Tool Safe?

December 13, 2024

You might be thinking about using Microsoft's new screenshot tool, Recall. It's back after being delayed due to security issues. But is it safe? Some users say it's still not secure enough. The tool is supposed to automatically stop screenshotting when it sees sensitive information like credit card

politics

Chinese Businessman Linked to Prince Andrew Banned from UK

December 13, 2024

A Chinese businessman with ties to Prince Andrew was recently banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns. Officials worried that this man, who had become close to Prince Andrew, could use his influence for political interference by the Chinese government. The businessman, whose n

technology

Education's Productivity Tools: A Shift Ahead

December 13, 2024

Schools have long relied on productivity Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions like Google and Microsoft for collaboration and communication. But with changes coming, like Microsoft's 2025 updates and Google's recent reduce in free storage, schools are rethinking their options. These shifts mean hi

environment

UN Chief in Lesotho: Wealthy Nations Must Act on Climate Promises

December 13, 2024

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Lesotho, urging rich countries to keep their climate finance promises. He highlighted the urgency for Africa, which faces severe impacts despite contributing little to global warming. Guterres also pushed for permanent African seats on the UN

environment

Feeding Bandiagara: Challenges in Food Aid and Resilience

December 12, 2024

Mali strives to improve food security by boosting agriculture and water management, and diversifying income sources. While climate-smart farming shows promise, issues like scarce resources, market access, and political turmoil remain. Add to that gender disparities and dependency on foreign aid, and

technology

TikTok Takes Canada to Court Over Shutdown Order

December 11, 2024

TikTok has decided to fight back against Canada's decision to make it shut down its business in the country. The company filed a case in Vancouver's Federal Court on December 5, hoping to overturn the government's order. Why did Canada do this? Because of concerns about national security, linked to

politics

Thinking Outside the Box: Protecting Trump and Redefining Secret Service Roles

December 11, 2024

A congressional task force has been digging into the scary moments when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They're saying the Secret Service needs to change how they do things. For one, they think the Secret Service should protect fewer foreign leaders, especially d