Florida Business Leaders Sound Alarm on Math Education, Warning of Workforce Skills Gap
Florida’s business leaders are raising concerns over the state’s K–12 math education, emphasizing that students are not acquiring the essential skills needed for today’s workforce. A recent report by the Florida Chamber Foundation, titled Aligning Math Education to Workforce Needs: Insights From Florida’s Employers, highlights a significant gap between the math instruction students receive and […]
Chinese Hackers Breached U.S. Data Centers and Home Internet Networks, Officials Warn
U.S. cybersecurity officials now say that China’s notorious hacking group known as Salt Typhoon didn’t only infiltrate major telecom carriers. Investigators believe it also compromised U.S. data centers and residential internet providers, signaling a deeper and more alarming level of intrusion into America’s digital backbone. Last week, sources familiar with the investigation told Nextgov that CISA flagged […]
Meta and Yandex Tracked Android Users Even in Incognito Mode, Researchers Find
Even if you browsed in incognito mode or used a VPN, Meta and Yandex may have still tracked your online activity on Android—without your knowledge or consent. Security researchers have uncovered a hidden tracking method used by both companies to link your web browsing to your app identity, sidestepping the usual privacy protections Android users […]
Microsoft Integrates OpenAI’s Sora into Bing App, Offering Free AI Video Generation
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in its Bing mobile app that lets users turn text prompts into short videos—no subscription needed. It’s the first public release of OpenAI’s Sora video model, bringing powerful AI video generation to anyone with a Microsoft account. What You Can Do With It? Create 5-Second Videos: Videos are […]
WhatsApp Is Adding Usernames to Boost Privacy and Control
Soon, you might not need to share your phone number to connect on WhatsApp. The messaging app is working on a new feature that lets users create unique usernames—similar to what you see on Telegram or Signal. The goal? Give people more privacy and control over how they connect. What to Expect: Custom Handles: You’ll […]
Why MSPs Should Double Down on Cybersecurity in 2025
Economic uncertainty. Global tensions. Evolving cyber threats. In 2025, it’s a perfect storm—and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are being urged to step up their cybersecurity game. Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional “Cybercriminals are not waiting on the sidelines,” says Jessica C. Davis, principal analyst at Canalys. With threats constantly evolving, Davis believes MSPs are in […]
Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to U.S. Cybersecurity Agency
The Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal calls for steep cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reducing its funding by nearly $495 million and slashing more than 1,000 jobs—about 30% of the agency’s workforce. If approved, the cuts would shrink CISA’s budget from $2.87 billion to $2.38 billion. The plan signals a narrower […]
New Mexico Sees Another Jump in College Enrollment Thanks to Free Tuition Programs
New Mexico colleges and universities are seeing more students walk through their doors—again. For the second straight year, the state reported a rise in college enrollment. Spring 2025 numbers show a 4.2% increase over the same time last year, adding more than 5,000 students across public campuses. What’s driving the growth? State officials point to […]
Rio Rancho Public Schools Breaks Ground on New Independence High School Building
On the last day of the school year, Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) marked a significant milestone by breaking ground on a new facility for Independence High School. The upcoming 41,000-square-foot building, located on Northern Boulevard just east of Rockaway, is set to nearly double the school’s current capacity, accommodating up to 350 students upon […]
Illinois Considers Lowering Student Proficiency Standards on State Tests
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is weighing a controversial proposal to lower the proficiency benchmarks on state standardized tests, aiming to better reflect how prepared students are for college and careers. State Superintendent Tony Sanders says the current standards may be too harsh. He argues that students are being labeled “not proficient” even […]