Author: Max Smith
In today's interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of global communications, navigation, and security systems. Satellites orbiting the Earth are critical to everything from GPS navigation to international banking, making them essential assets in our daily lives and the world's infrastructure.However, as our dependence on these heavenly guardians escalates, so does their temptation for adversaries who may seek to compromise their capabilities through cyber means. Satellite services may be interrupted, or in the worst case scenario, the spacecraft may be grounded. The expansion of the digital realm into space is opening new frontiers of cyber threats and creating unprecedented…
Several airlines have increased their checked baggage fees in recent months, and Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the airlines that have increased their prices recently. Checking a bag on Delta now costs $35 instead of $30, and a second bag costs $45 instead of $40. American Airlines charges $35 if you check your bag and pay online, or $40 if you wait until you arrive at the airport.Check out: Dave Ramsey: 7 Vacation Splurges That Are a Waste of MoneyRead next: 6 genius things every rich person does with their money United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways,…
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Due to limited funding available through the pilot, only a small number of schools will be accepted. There is no information yet about when the application window will open. But it's likely to be for a short period of time, opening sometime this summer. To increase your chances of participating in the pilot, schools should be fully prepared to begin the application process. Organize your cyber security house It is important for schools and libraries interested in obtaining this funding to start planning now. They apply to participate in the pilot program by sharing detailed information about how they plan…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Maggie Tyson Airport is expecting an increase in people traveling to and from the area as the spring break season begins. According to the TSA, travel volume in 2024 is on track to increase by nearly 6% compared to the same period in 2023. The peak crowding of the spring break travel season is expected to last until March 25th. Dollywood begins 39th season “We average approximately 120 flights to and from the airport each day, and approximately 15,000 people have used the airport over the past three days. We expect that traffic to continue to…
March 8, 2024 – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Strengthening Cybersecurity for the SNAP Act Preventing criminals from exploiting security flaws in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards used to pay for groceries. Exploiting these flaws allows criminals to steal food benefits from low-income households. The bill would update cybersecurity regulations for SNAP cards, which haven't been updated since 2010, to require the use of anti-fraud chips and move away from outdated and less secure magnetic stripes. This legislation ensures that USDA proactively updates her EBT requirements as…
Image credits: tech crunchTo give female academics and others focused on AI their well-deserved and overdue spotlight time, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews highlighting notable women who have contributed to the AI revolution. Start. As the AI boom continues, we'll be publishing several articles throughout the year highlighting key research that may go unrecognized. Click here for a detailed profile. Sarah Krebs is a political scientist, U.S. Air Force veteran, and analyst focused on U.S. foreign and defense policy. She is a professor of government at Cornell University, an adjunct professor at Cornell Law School, and an adjunct…
Sickness while traveling isn't the most glamorous story, but just like with airline miles for frequent fliers, it can happen. Using my phrasebook, he has sold antibiotics to pharmacists on three continents in Thai, Portuguese, and Spanish. Once, alone in rural Chiapas, Mexico, feeling itchy and covered in chiggers, I called my father, a doctor. “I can't think of any horrible tropical diseases transmitted by chiggers,'' he said wistfully. “But it's hard to imagine there's nothing.” (I was fine.)Of course, these issues are not limited to international travel. When you're hiking along the Appalachian Trail or the Arctic Gate, America's…
As the Easter holidays approach, travel company Expedia has the inside scoop on this spring's most popular trips. advertisementSpring is officially here, and Easter is just a few weeks away. As flowers bloom and temperatures rise, many of us are making the most of this season and planning to take the trip of a lifetime.This year's Easter holidays are scheduled from March 29th to April 12th, and if you haven't decided where to head yet, we're here to help.Travel company Expedia has released its annual list of travel trends, the Easter Travel Outlook, as well as inside information on exactly…
Sara Hostetler/CNN Underlined This article is part of CNN Underscore's Sleep Guide, Focus all week on everything you need to do to get better sleep. Every week we introduce new products, tips and exclusive deals, so check back each morning for the latest news. To be clear, I have no problem sleeping on a plane. To me, the whistling sound that fills the aircraft resembles a chloroform rag. But sleeping is never fun. I am constantly falling forward, twisting my neck and drooling on the window. I have rarely come across a neck pillow that frees up my entire body…