News & Articles By Cassie B.
01/27/2026
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By Cassie B.
Transformer shortage threatens U.S. energy security as grid modernization stalls
The U.S. faces a severe shortage of massive power transformers critical for grid reliability. Domestic manufacturing cannot meet surging demand from electrification and aging infrastructure. Extended equipment wait times delay new power plants and crucial grid upgrades. Major manufacturers are investing billions but may still not close the supply-demand gap. This systemic supply chain failure […]
01/24/2026
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By Cassie B.
UK police consider AI “predictive policing,” sparking fears of a surveillance state
UK police are testing AI to predict crimes by monitoring citizens. This shifts policing from responding to crimes to treating everyone as a potential suspect. Accountability vanishes as algorithms make unchallengeable decisions based on biased data. The end goal is the total loss of public anonymity through permanent surveillance. Once built, this surveillance framework can […]
01/24/2026
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By Cassie B.
Trump vows three-week nuclear approvals for tech, sparking market rally
President Trump pledges a massive push into nuclear energy at Davos. He promises tech companies a three-week approval for building nuclear plants. The announcement caused an immediate surge in nuclear-related stocks. The plan aims to solve AI’s soaring electricity demand and ensure grid reliability. It sharply contrasts with European green policies, which he criticized heavily. […]
01/22/2026
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By Cassie B.
UK and France weigh social media bans, but age checks create vast privacy risks
Australia bans social media for under-16s, with millions of accounts already blocked. The UK and France are now considering similar nationwide bans. Supporters cite a youth mental health crisis to justify the aggressive move. Critics warn of scientific debate over harm and serious unintended consequences. Enforcement requires invasive age verification, creating major privacy risks for […]
01/16/2026
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By Cassie B.
“A slap in the face”: Verizon customers blast $20 credit after nationwide network failure
A massive nationwide Verizon outage left customers disconnected for hours. The company offered a $20 account credit as compensation. Customers widely criticized the credit as insulting and inadequate. Many reported losing significant income and business due to the failure. This outage repeats a pattern of recent network vulnerabilities for Verizon. If you are one of […]
01/15/2026
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By Cassie B.
Verizon outage chaos: Over a million reports filed as service fails nationwide
Verizon suffered a major nationwide service outage affecting hundreds of thousands. Customers were left unable to call, text, or use data for hours. The outage prompted emergency advisories in major cities like New York. Verizon apologized and will issue credits but did not reveal the cause. This follows a similar 2024 outage and raises concerns […]
01/07/2026
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By Cassie B.
Pakistan blocks global VPNs, mandates state surveillance backdoors in digital crackdown
Pakistan blocks major global VPN services to enable state surveillance. A new licensing regime mandates backdoor access for security agencies. The move is widely condemned as censorship that will cripple the tech sector. This action reflects a global pattern of using digital tools for authoritarian control. The policy isolates citizens and stifles free thought and […]
01/06/2026
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By Cassie B.
Late-night phone scrolling linked to next-day suicide risk, study warns
Late-night passive phone scrolling increases next-day suicide risk. Active communication late at night can be protective. The study tracked real usage via millions of screenshots. A seven- to nine-hour phone-free sleep gap is most protective. Prevention should target late-night passive use, not all screen time. A groundbreaking new study delivers a sobering warning for the […]
01/05/2026
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By Cassie B.
South Korean crypto employee gets 4-year sentence for Bitcoin spy ring aiding North Korea
A South Korean crypto exchange operator was sentenced for trading Bitcoin for military secrets. He recruited an army captain to hack a critical U.S.-South Korea command system. The plot aimed to steal sensitive data for North Korean operatives. Stolen cryptocurrency funds North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. This case exposes how crypto can be weaponized […]
12/30/2025
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By Cassie B.
OpenAI offers $555,000 for “stressful” job to guard against rogue AI and mental health harms
OpenAI is hiring a high-paid executive to defend against AI risks like cyberattacks and rogue AI. The move follows lawsuits linking ChatGPT to user harm, including deaths. The role must address mental health impacts and AI that finds security vulnerabilities. OpenAI has faced instability ,with safety executives frequently departing. Industry leaders warn of unchecked AI […]
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