Author: Barbara T. Palmer

King Charles III made his first public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis, attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla by his side. The couple sat separately from other royals in order to decrease the risk of infection, as King Charles continues his treatment. Notably absent from the service were Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children. The Princess of Wales, who also announced her cancer diagnosis and is undergoing treatment, is expected to return to official duties once she is cleared by her medical team. Despite the absence of some members of the royal family, including…

Red Hat Issues Urgent Security Alert for Backdoor in XZ Utils Data Compression Library Red Hat has recently issued an urgent security alert regarding a backdoor discovered in two versions of the XZ Utils data compression library. The CVE-2024-3094 vulnerability affects XZ Utils versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1, with a severity rating of 10.0. The malicious code found in these versions allows for unauthorized remote access and poses a significant threat to users. It interferes with the sshd daemon process for SSH, potentially granting threat actors unauthorized access to systems. The issue was first brought to light by Microsoft security researcher…

The Home Insurance Market in New Orleans is Crumbling, Leaving Homeowners with Few Options In recent years, the home insurance market in New Orleans has been facing a crisis, with homeowners struggling to find affordable coverage. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, have caused insurers to raise premiums and even pull out of high-risk areas altogether. Climate change has led to higher costs for insurers, as they face more severe storms and increased replacement costs for homes. This has resulted in skyrocketing premiums for homeowners, making it difficult for many families to afford…

Revolt, a popular media and TV company founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs, is facing uncertainty about its future following Combs’ resignation as chairman amidst allegations of sexual assault. Despite the controversies surrounding Combs and host Yung Miami, Revolt has continued to produce successful content since its launch in 2013 as an urban music-focused digital cable television network targeting African American audiences. CEO Detavio Samuels reassured stakeholders that Revolt remains strong despite Combs’ departure, citing record-breaking success in Q4 2022 and 2023. The company has produced a feature film, award-winning specials, annual summits, and hit podcasts. However, Revolt is facing challenges…

The High Court of London has ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US on espionage charges unless US authorities guarantee that he won’t face the death penalty. The decision comes after High Court judges stated that Assange must be afforded the same First Amendment protections as a US citizen. Assange’s legal battle, which has spanned over a decade, will continue as US authorities have three weeks to provide further assurances. The Wikileaks founder remains in London’s Belmarsh Prison, where he has been held since his arrest in 2019. Supporters of Assange are urging the Biden administration to…

Apple has recently rolled out the latest version 14.4.1 for macOS Sonoma to address various issues that users and companies have encountered after the release of the 14.4 update earlier this month. One of the key fixes included in the update is for problems with USB hubs connected to external displays, Copy protected Audio Unit plug-ins, and apps that incorporate Java. Users reported issues with broken USB hubs, Java, and iLok audio software DRM devices, as well as broken printer drivers and deleted file revisions in iCloud Drive. Interestingly, some of these bugs were not present in the preview builds…

The Ministry of Health Warns of New Flu Virus Strain The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about a new strain of the flu virus that is rapidly spreading across the country. The new strain, known as H1N1v, is a variant of the H1N1 virus that caused the 2009 swine flu pandemic. Since its emergence, the outbreak of H1N1v has led to a significant increase in flu cases. Symptoms of H1N1v are similar to those of the regular flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches. The Ministry of Health is advising the public to take precautions…

In a recent announcement, it has been revealed that Medicare and Medicaid will now cover certain prescriptions for weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy. This marks a significant shift in coverage policies that could potentially benefit many patients struggling with obesity. One of the key highlights of this new coverage is that Wegovy is now covered by Medicare for patients at risk of heart disease. This is a major development as obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, and losing weight can significantly reduce this risk. Dr. Disha Narang, a leading expert at Endeavor Health in Illinois, has been…

The launch readiness date for the highly-anticipated Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite is set to be determined by the end of April, following a delay from the initial target date at the end of March. A key component of the satellite has been returned to the United States for additional work, causing the postponement. One of the main reasons for the delay is the application of a special coating to the hardware components of the satellite’s radar antenna reflector. This coating is essential to mitigate potential temperature increases during the satellite’s operation in space. By reflecting more solar radiation…

Creighton Secures Spot in Sweet 16 with Double Overtime Victory In an exhilarating matchup, Creighton emerged victorious in double overtime against Oregon, with a final score of 86-73. The win propelled Creighton into the Sweet 16 in the Midwest region of the NCAA tournament. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, with Creighton forcing the first overtime with a clutch jumper from Baylor Scheierman. The victory was ultimately sealed in the second overtime when Steven Ashworth’s shot bounced off the rim, solidifying Creighton’s advancement in the tournament. Jermaine Couisnard and N’Faly Dante were the standout players for Oregon…