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This CSO online article summarizes many of the top trends in cybersecurity in 2018. These trends include AI (artificial intelligence) powered attacks, sandbox-evading malware, randsomware and IoT (internet of things), failure to comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), standards…

According to this Business Insider article, this flu season is having a negative economic impact on many employers. Across the country hospitals are seeing double the normal baseline of patients with flu symptoms. Estimates show that the flu could cost businesses over $9.4 billion this year. Read…

This CNBC News video describes this flu season as possibly one of the worst in history. This year’s main flu strain is known as the H3N2 virus, and it is widespread now in 46 states. Watch the video here.

This CBS News video reports on possible mudslide conditions that could result from the heavy rains in California. Approximately 20,000 people have been evacuated from areas recently scorched by wildfires. Protective barriers have been put out in some areas to prevent toxic debris from flowing into…

CBS News video: The peak of flu season in the United States is nearing. Already there is widespread activity in many states. Doctors are concerned because Australia just experienced its worst flu season in five years, and this could be representative of the flu season for the U.S. still to come.…

According to an NBC News article, New York City is increasing its New Year’s Eve security this year. There will be 12 entrances, through which an estimated 2 million visitors are expected to come. Onlookers will have to go through bomb-sniffing dogs, metal detectors, and wand searches before…

A Fox News video reports on the progress of the Thomas Fire, which is still only 35% contained. Entering its ninth day, the Thomas Fire is very large at 60 miles long and 40 miles wide. Around 900 homes have burned as a result. Click here to watch the full video.

According to an NBC news video, flu cases are double what they were last year at this time. The CDC released a statement claiming seven states already have widespread flu activity. People are encouraged to get flu shots now, because it takes two weeks for it to become effective. Click here to…

As stated this week in an ABC News clip, Apple’s latest operating system, High Sierra, is extremely hackable. A flaw in the security allows a stranger to login using the username “root” and have complete access. Apple said they are working on an update to fix this breach in security soon, but in…

According to an ABC news clip, this flu season could be a particularly bad one. Doctors have been looking at flu cases in the southern hemisphere as a way to predict what is ahead for the US. In Australia there have been about 215,000 cases compared to 59,000 in 2009, making the current vaccine…

CBS News Clip: Even though the terms “cold” and “flu” are often used interchangeably, they are quite different. Colds occur more gradually and include a sore throat, sneezing, and a cough, while the flu comes on quickly and includes fever, body aches, and fatigue. In other words generally colds…

According to a Bloomberg news video, climate scientists claim warmer oceans and more humid air will lead to more intense tropical storms, as we saw with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. As scientists such as Kerry Emanuel of MIT continue to look at storm data over time, more and more patterns are…

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinated to stop the spread of measles. Not getting vaccinated by choice puts those who are biologically unable to get vaccinated at high risk. Watch here to learn more.

U.S. immigrant Sayfullo Saipov drove a rental truck down a bike path, killing eight and injuring many more. The suspect was taken down by a police officer and is now being treated in a local hospital. The New York City mayor has labeled this incident an act of terror. Watch here to learn more…