Stories from United States

A woman is cutting expenses, including car costs, and cannot afford to visit her sick mother in Southern California. Her mother is ill with cancer.

A co-founder alleged that Elon Musk sought to control the company, stating one of its founding principles was that it should not be controlled by any individual. The testimony was given in relation to the company's IPO.

The Eastern Florida State College Cybersecurity Program has been selected to participate in the International Cybersecurity Challenge. This event aims to foster collaboration and skill development among cybersecurity professionals globally.

ESET has opened applications for its Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, coinciding with International Women's Day. The scholarship aims to support women pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Applications are open for the 2026 program. A study by EY indicates that cybersecurity leaders are increasing investments in AI and agentic defenses to counter the rise of AI-enabled threats. This trend reflects a strategic shift in combating sophisticated cyber attacks. This initiative aligns with Pakistan's move towards a digital economy and addresses the growing threat landscape presented by agentic AI.

US utility companies have been advised to enhance their cybersecurity measures in response to ongoing global tensions. The US Treasury has shared intelligence on cryptocurrency cybersecurity. The US Treasury is providing cybersecurity intelligence to the digital assets industry.

The US Treasury Department has launched a cybersecurity information-sharing initiative specifically for the digital asset industry. TekStream also received four industry awards for its cybersecurity work. This program aims to provide the crypto sector with intelligence at no cost. This program aims to enhance security and collaboration among entities dealing with digital assets. The US Treasury has shared intelligence related to cybersecurity in the cryptocurrency space. This program aims to improve the security posture of companies operating in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The Nigerian National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are collaborating to enhance cybersecurity measures for digital assets. This push aims to secure the growing digital economy.

The expansion of agentic AI is creating new cybersecurity risks and increasing the potential cost of data breaches, which are projected to average RM3.2 million in 2026. California's CCPA laws and enforcement also factor into cybersecurity risk management. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) will expand its cybersecurity initiatives across Arkansas with $1 million in funding from Google. This initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity efforts within the state. This funding aims to address the persistent cybersecurity skills gap in Kenya and bolster information sharing within the digital asset industry. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity education and research. The Treasury has also launched a cybersecurity information sharing initiative for the digital asset industry, and TekStream has received four industry awards for cybersecurity excellence.

The NYPD seized over 200 illegal e-bikes from city streets and crushed them at a sanitation garage in Staten Island. Commissioner Jessica Tich stated the e-bikes were taken from all five boroughs.

A 65-year-old man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed near Cooper Street.

Three lawsuits have been filed accusing Nikor and Tom Dase Management of negligence following an explosion that rocked a condo building in Northwest Chicago last week. The explosion occurred in the Urban Displays area.