Security Research Labs security experts have determined hackers have yet another way to take control over computers – the firmware controlling USB functions lacks real security. And, this discovery means a new…
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American Red Cross Urging Everyone To Give Blood To Circumvent Blood Shortage Crisis
The American Red Cross is urging donors of every blood type to give due to a nationwide blood shortage. In a press release, the agency asked eligible donors to make and show…
Massachusetts Sees First Case Of Deadly Triple E Virus
Although Massachusetts hasn’t been very hot or humid this summer, there are several reports that the state’s recent weather conditions have caused the arrival of a practically fatal disease. In fact, one…
Chocolate Lovers To Get A Sticker Shock With Rise In Hershey Co. Prices
Hold steady chocolate lovers! You’re about to see a price hike in your candy and other foods. The number one U.S. candy producer Hershey Co. is raising its chocolate prices in response…
Mississippi Reports First Chikungunya Virus Case
According to Mississippi’s State Department of Health, the first case of chikungunya was confirmed Monday. Currently, there are several possible chikungunya cases being investigated. Generally found in the African and Asian regions,…
Obama Creates Pollinator Health Task Force To Save Economy and Food Supply
U.S. President Barack Obama has signed an executive order that will create the “Pollinator Health Task Force, which will investigate the serious drop in population of pollinators such as the honey bee….
Facebook Mugshot Hottie Has Previous Conviction, Served Time In State Prison
When Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot hit the Internet Thursday, he never expected to see such a backlash of support from women all around the world. The Stockton Police Department has charged the 30-year-old…
Kraft Issues Recall For Velveeta Cheese Products With Low Preservative Levels
Kraft issued a recall June 19 in 12 states for some of its Velveeta cheese products. Kraft Food Group said the recall is small and affects a limited amount of products, which…
Iraq Unrest Pushes Crude Prices Up Higher; Spike In Gas Prices Could Occur
Crude oil prices were pushed to their highest levels so far this year on Friday based on the civil unrest occurring in Iraq. According to a report, the worldwide demand for oil…
eBay Under Fire For Hacker Attack Mismanagement
eBay first felt that the information of its customers was safe after forensic investigators looked over the network security breach uncovered in the early part of May and making its discovery known…