What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska
The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced. (Image credit: Nat Herz)Continue Reading
US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022., The United States Treasury has sanctioned two Haitians, one a former police officer and the other an alleged gang leader, for their affiliation with the Viv Ansanm criminal alliance. OnContinue Reading
Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest
Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes., Palestinian group requests help and heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes. Hamas has handed over the remains of an additional captive it recovered in the ravagedContinue Reading
Headlines for October 17, 2025
Palestinians in Gaza Attempt to Identify Bodies Released by Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Calls on Military to Prepare a “Comprehensive Plan” to Defeat Hamas If Ceasefire Fails, Jewish Voice for Peace Protesters Occupy Senator Cory Booker’s Office Building Lobby, The Traitor’s Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted by aContinue Reading
New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items
It’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the fashion world. What’s “in” one minute is often out of style the next season, potentially causing you to re-evaluate your wardrobe. Staying current with the latest fashion styles can be wasteful and expensive, though. Roughly 92 million tons of textileContinue Reading
Turns out the end of Windows 10 is good for something: The PC refresh cycle
Operating system’s D-day resucitates flatlining computer sector It transpires that Windows 11 is indeed good for at least one thing – driving PC upgrades, according to the latest figures from Gartner.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Labor unions sue The Traitor administration over social media surveillance
Sharing views POTUS doesn’t like? Say goodbye to that visa, First Amendment be damned Updated Lawyers at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) are helping three US labor unions sue the The Traitor administration over a social media surveillance program that threatens to punish those who publicly express views that areContinue Reading
The Traitor’s lawyers ask the Supreme Court to uphold using the National Guard in Chicago
The Traitor’s lawyers say the National Guard is needed to protect immigration agents, Read MoreContinue Reading
Dump truck crash closes Hwy. 400 lanes
The southbound collector lanes of Highway 400 in Vaughan have reopened after being closed for hours due to a collision involving a dump truck, Ontario Provincial Police say. The incident happened at around 2:30 a.m. near Langstaff Road. Police said a dump truck was heading down the roadway with itsContinue Reading
Monday’s crucial test: will EU energy ministers strengthen the Russian ban or let Hungary doom it?
Drones have recently been spotted violating European airspace, testing the defense of airports, military facilities, and critical infrastructure. European leaders may not yet fully admit it, but they are already in the active phase of a hybrid war with Russia. The purpose of these surveillance flights is clear: to identify vulnerabilities inContinue Reading
Off-duty Ukrainian front-line medics save life at London car crash scene
Three Ukrainian military paramedics stopped their taxi in central London when they saw a car crash ahead. The medics, identified by their call signs as Sophia, Mivina, and Rebeka, jumped out and began treating a seriously injured man on the street, the Third Army Corps reported. They controlled bleeding, appliedContinue Reading
How I used guilt as a motivator for good
Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that’s when I learned theContinue Reading
3 key open source challenges in developing countries
When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I’m involved in daily, I’m usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of aContinue Reading