Cybersecurity

Meta Vows to Fight $375M Child Safety Verdict — But Investors Don’t Seem Worried as Stock Climbs

Meta will appeal a $375 million verdict over child safety failures, even as its stock ticks up, highlighting a gap between legal risks and market response.

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that would ban students from using cellphones and other wireless devices during the school day. In a...

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

New Mexico Public Warned Over Toll-Fee Scams Amid Fraud Cases Rise

New Mexico authorities are warning the public about a surge in fake toll-fee scams. Residents are reminded that the state has no toll roads. The alert comes as federal data show fraud complaints and losses in New Mexico continue to climb.

Greenville Ransomware Attack Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Cybersecurity in US Cities

The ransomware attack that has paralyzed Greenville’s municipal systems is more than a local crisis. It highlights the vulnerabilities shared by cities across the country, where aging technology and limited budgets leave public services exposed to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. The incident in this North Texas community has amplified calls for stronger defenses and renewed debate over how much support Washington should provide to local governments now on the front lines of digital security.

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Cheap Chinese EVs Surge in Mexico, Raising Alarm for US Auto Industry and USMCA

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sickens Nearly 3,000 — Is Your Salad Safe This Summer?

A parasitic outbreak has hit nearly 3,000 Americans with severe watery diarrhea, cramps & fatigue. 86+ hospitalized. Linked to fresh produce. CDC investigating multiple clusters. Wash it or cook it.

School’s Fiery Tradition Ends in Settlement After Student Hurt in Blaze

A Santa Fe charter school agrees to a five-year settlement after a Zozobra-style burn injured a 12-year-old, citing alleged safety failures.

More Than 200 Campers Airlifted as Catastrophic Floods in Missouri Trigger Massive Rescue Effort

Historic flooding swamped southeast Missouri, forcing helicopter rescues, collapsing buildings and leaving one woman missing.