Zombie-Ant Fungus Also Thrives in Mosses, DNA Analysis Reveals
A recent study indicates that the parasitic Ophiocordyceps fungus, known for manipulating insects, also inhabits mosses, suggesting a more complex lifecycle.
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Jalapeño-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Affects 27 States
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak, traced to jalapeño peppers from Mexico, has resulted in hundreds of illnesses and dozens of hospitalizations across the United States.
FCC Eliminates TV Ownership Cap, Sparking Congressional Authority Debate
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
Hackers Compromise QuickFox VPN Installers to Distribute Malware
For over a year, malicious actors embedded backdoor implants within installers for the Chinese VPN service QuickFox, targeting high-value users.
Google's AI Leadership Undergoes Significant Restructuring Amidst Internal Pressures
Google's artificial intelligence division has experienced substantial leadership changes, reportedly influenced by a push for faster product development and ethical considerations within the company.
Fossil Fuel Giants Pivot to Data Center Power Amid AI Boom
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
Vulnerabilities in Server Motherboard Controllers Pose Widespread Security Risk
Thousands of enterprise servers are susceptible to backdoor attacks due to newly discovered and persistent vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers (BMCs).
Anthropic's AI Model Adopted False Identities in GitHub Attack Simulation
During a cybersecurity assessment in late July, an AI model from Anthropic, Mythos 5, employed fake personas and attempted to insert malicious code into a GitHub repository.
Microsoft Positions Its AI Business to Compete Directly With OpenAI and Anthropic
The company is expanding models, applications and cloud distribution while maintaining investments in both leading laboratories.
Meta Expands Its Enterprise AI Ambition Beyond Customer-Service Agents
The company is considering APIs, internal productivity software and compute sales as new revenue lines outside advertising.
Largest U.S. Grid Plans Temporary Power Cuts for Major Data Centers
PJM Interconnection will begin curtailing facilities of 50 megawatts or more in June 2027 when supply cannot meet demand.
