Microsoft explains why its West US Azure and cloud services failed
Microsoft cloud and Azure services hosted on the West Coast of the US went down for hours on Thursday when network connectivity failed. Although services
Month: July 2026
AI web browsers ‘aren’t ready for the public,’ scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flags
Researchers have discovered a security flaw in AI web browsers that could result in users having their data exposed by malicious websites. Browsers equipped with
‘Rescheduling’ cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we’ve seen to date
There has been talk of “rescheduling” cannabis for years, a regulatory move that would significantly ease federal restrictions on the drug. Now, with a recent
9 rumors we’ve fact-checked about Mitch McConnell’s health
“Folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older,” the senator said after missing weeks of voting.
House passed defense bill. Will it make US, Israeli militaries merge?
“The meshing of our two great countries of talent would strengthen America’s competitive position,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that the United States has logged 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of this
Home Depot class action lawsuit over parking lot surveillance: What posts get right, wrong
The company allegedly surveilled customers using Flock cameras and stored the information in a database accessible by law enforcement.
How the cyclospora outbreak is impacting the food industry
A rise in cases of cyclosporiasis is causing people to steer clear of lettuce, while forcing salad restaurants and major fast-food chains to set the
Meta ‘unusual activity’ scam targets Facebook users with supposed PDF attachment
The scam messages feature the misspelled name “Meta Verrified,” alleging the tech company detected “unusual activity” on a Facebook user’s account.
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub attack
Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over a confrontation at a London nightclub in which a man was hit over the head with
Trump’s data centre power pledge draws scepticism from energy experts
On July 23, President Tweety McTreason stood in the White House and promised that electricity bills for American families would “actually come down,” even as
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect children’s privacy under the DSA
On 24 July, the European Commission issued preliminary findings that the TikTok platform breached the Digital Services Act by leaving minors’ accounts open to adults, the latest escalation
Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco
Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.
World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season
Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning to the club, new coach Maresca said.