US tops 900,000 COVID-19 deaths as pandemic persists

The US has reached the grim milestone of900,000 deaths from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Those deaths arose from 76.2 million confirmed cases ofCOVID in the USduring the pandemic. Read more:There are now two fully approved COVID vaccines. What does that mean for boosters? COVID is continuing to spread rapidly across the US and the world due to thehighly contagious omicron variant. Globally, there have been more than 5.7 million deaths and 390 million cases....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Anthony Wilcox

US trade agency bans imports of some Google devices in Sonos patent fight

Bolluck, however, didn’t explain what had triggered the infringements. Sonos applauded Thursday’s decision, calling it an “across the board win.” Google said that while it disagreed with the decision, it appreciated that the commission approved its modified designs.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Thomas Rodriguez

US Treasury hits back at ransomware attacks with sanctions

The announcement comes as companies and governments around the world have suffered ransomware attacksfacilitatedby payments in cryptocurrency. The Treasury says SUEX has been “facilitating financial transactions for ransomware actors.” The Treasury relied onspecialized analytics toolsto understand the breadth of the illicit activities taking place on the SUEX exchange. SUEX could not be immediately reached for comment. We will continue to crack down on malicious actors,“said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellenin the release....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Brittney Washington

US Treasury Labels Crypto Mixer a National Security Threat

Tornado Cash operates on the ethereum blockchain and obscures the origin, destination and parties of transactions.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Sally Diaz

US warns against travel to Australia amid COVID spike

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the list due to risingCOVID-19cases across the globe. “Avoid travel to Australia. Read more:COVID-19 booster shots: Will I need a fourth vaccine dose? It’s the first time Australia has been added to the Level 4 warning list in the US. Multiple Caribbean islands and South American nations were also added Tuesday. It follows the US last weekwarning against travel to Canada. The Level 4 warning list includes the majority of Europe, parts of Africa andtravel on cruise ships....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Stephanie Figueroa

US warns against travel to Canada due to rising COVID-19 cases

Last week, the CDC said it’s not changing its definition of “fully vaccinated.” Read more:COVID-19 booster shots: Will I need a fourth vaccine dose? Also added to the CDC’s highest-threat COVID level list on Monday was island nation Curacao. The CDC also has travel oncruise ships on its Level 4 warning list. COVID is continuing to rise rapidly across the US and the world due to thehighly contagious omicron variant.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Claudia Shaffer

US, EU to Kick Some Russian Banks Off SWIFT Banking System

The move intensifies sanctions against Russia following itsinvasion of Ukraine. The allies are launching a transatlantic task force as well, to ensure sanctions are effectively implemented. The day before, US President Joe Biden announcedeconomic sanctions and export limits against Russia.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Rebecca Peterson

US-EU Data Deal Will Help Keep Internet Intact, Meta Says

Together on Friday, they announced an agreement in principle on a new framework for transatlantic data flows. Back in July 2020,Europe’s top court ruled Privacy Shield invalid. “This is another step in strengthening our partnership,” said von der Leyen in a statement. “We manage to balance security and the right to privacy and data protection.” “Customers and businesses face more years of legal uncertainty.”

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Anna Cline

USB-C hardware security keys get cheaper with $29 YubiKey

It also can communicate with newer Android smartphones and iPhone models with the wireless NFC link. For that support, you’ll need a YubiKey 5 key, starting at $45. Yubico is the highest-profile hardware security key maker, but others include Google and Feitian.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Allison Cook

USB-C iPhones May Save High-Speed Data Transfer for Pro Models

USB-C iPhones arefinally coming, but they may not all be created equal.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Amanda Murphy

USB-C Universal Law Receives Final Approval in EU

Members of the European Council approvedthecommon charger directivemakingUSB-Cthe common charging cable across the EU. The common charger directive was 10 years in the making and designed to reduce the amount ofelectronic waste. Laptops will also be required to use the cable in 2026. Read more:Best USB-C Hub in 2022

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Travis Bender

Use Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Brave? Update Your Browser Now

All of the browsers mentioned have issued updates to address the issue. The websiteStackDiaryreports the issue could also affect Electron-based applications, like Signal.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 23 words · Andrew Hughes

Use Mac and Windows at the Same Time With 68% Off a 12-Month Subscription to Parallels Pro

This offer is only available until 11:59 p.m. PT (2:59 a.m. you’re able to even develop and test across multiple OSs in a virtual machine for Mac. The latest version is optimized forWindows 11andMacOS Monterey. Plus, it’s fast and doesn’t require rebooting. Parallels also lets you seamlessly move and share content between Mac and Windows.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Jennifer Johnson