Stories from United States

US producer prices rose 6% in April compared to a year ago, marking the highest rate in four years. The increase was noted as respondents expressed worry about inflation. This rise follows a three-year high in consumer prices reported yesterday.

Despite a strong opening for Bitcoin, traders remain cautious. Discussions at a Las Vegas conference highlighted this sentiment, with some analysts making bold predictions about Bitcoin's future price.

is significantly underinvesting in its core CyberDefense Ecosystem due to funding gaps and shifting priorities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is mentioned in relation to this issue.

RubyGems.org experienced a spam attack involving over 500 malicious packages. These packages have been removed, and bot accounts blocked. Registration services will remain closed for 2-3 days for security enhancements.

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for April increased by 6% year-over-year, leading to mixed movements in the three major stock index futures. This economic data was trending on CLS Finance. This economic indicator reflects wholesale price levels and was reported by CLS Finance.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in federal court in Oakland that he never promised co-founder Elon Musk that the artificial intelligence company would remain a nonprofit. Altman was on the stand yesterday.

Harvard University has identified over 70 individuals who were enslaved by its faculty and staff before 1865. The university is implementing a $100 million fund to address this legacy.

Lionel Messi, playing for Inter Miami, has been confirmed as the highest-paid footballer in Major League Soccer. This is according to market data and his current role within the league.

California Governor Newsom announced $30 million for statewide fire prevention efforts and an additional $3 million for the Inland Empire region. The arrest was made in connection with alleged criminal activities. The arrest was reported by The New York Times.

A recent survey indicates that only 34% of cybersecurity professionals intend to remain with their current employers. Additionally, the SLAMM Foundation and ISC2 have graduated their fourth cohort of the Young Women in Tech program, and the SkillBit Platform was selected to power the 2026 International Cybersecurity Challenge. Artificial intelligence models are now capable of passing the most challenging exams. Cynomi has launched a Go-to-Market Academy designed to assist Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in scaling their cybersecurity revenue. The announcement comes as cybersecurity threats continue to rise. ESET has opened applications for its Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, coinciding with International Women's Day. Anthropic is allowing partners of its cybersecurity model, Mythos, to share insights about security vulnerabilities more broadly.