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9-Jul-2024 8:00 AM EDT
A simple firmware update completely hides a device’s Bluetooth fingerprint
University of California San Diego

A smartphone's unique Bluetooth fingerprint could be used to track the device's user--until now. A team of researchers have developed a simple firmware update that can completely hide the Bluetooth fingerprint, eliminating the vulnerability. The method was developed by a team of researchers at the University of California San Diego.

Released: 9-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Report Shows Insurances are Pocketing Millions from Medicare on Diseases Not Treated by Doctors
George Washington University

Insurers have been taking billions of dollars from Medicare Advantage for diagnosis that doctors didn’t treat. ...

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Released: 9-Jul-2024 10:45 AM EDT
Argonne develops new kind of AI model for weather prediction
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne environmental and computer scientists have developed a new kind of model, called a foundation model, to predict weather and eventually climate.

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: France's Elections End in Deadlock
George Washington University

France has seen “high drama” in its election cycle. President Emmanuel Macron is resigning ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
George Washington University

The Biden Administration has proposed a new rule aimed at protecting millions of workers from extreme heat. ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Boeing Pleads Guilty to Criminal Fraud Related to Deadly 737 Max Crashes
George Washington University

Boeing has decided to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge after it violated a deal struck with the U.S. Department of Justice in the aftermath of two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max jet. ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NATO Leaders Gathering in Washington D.C. for 75th Anniversary Summit This Week
George Washington University

World leaders are gathering in Washington D.C. this week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas
George Washington University

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas as a category one hurricane. One million people are without power as the storm brings heavy rain and powerful winds. The storm has already killed 10 people... ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran's Runoff Election
George Washington University

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election. ...

Released: 3-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Millions of Voters in the U.K. Will Head to the Polls Thursday, Where Britain’s Conservatives Face Defeat
George Washington University

Millions of people in the U.K. will be voting tomorrow to choose a new House of Commons and a new government. ...

Released: 2-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Celine Dion Shares Details of Her Diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome
George Washington University

In an exclusive interview with NBC’s TODAY show, the iconic singer Celine Dion details her experience living with Stiff Person Syndrome. ...

Released: 2-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Giuliani Disbarred Amid Defamation Case and Election Lies
George Washington University

Rudolph W. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and ally of former president Donald Trump, has been disbarred by a New York State appellate court. ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Should human driving be banned in a world with self-driving cars?, GW researcher asks
George Washington University

With the rise in popularity of and investment in autonomous vehicles, one professor at the George Washington University sought to explore the ethics and policy considerations around driving in a... ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Far-right leads after first round of voting in French elections:
George Washington University

The far-right dominated the first round of France’s parliamentary elections on Sunday, with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party clinching 33.15% of the vote. ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
The Role of AI in the Workplace: Should managers rely on hiring algorithms?
George Washington University

One expert at the George Washington University examined the issue and concluded that humans still must play a key role in the hiring process. ...

Released: 1-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
SCOTUS Ruling Upholds Emergency Abortions for Now
George Washington University

Last week the Supreme Court ruled that, at least temporarily, the Emergency Medical Treatment Act’s basic guarantee of hospital emergency care will once again go back into effect for pregnant women... ...

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Iranians Vote in Snap Presidential Election
George Washington University

The election follows the sudden death of president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a plane crash on May 19, 2024. ...

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden’s Debate Performance Fuels Concerns Among Democrats
George Washington University

In the first general election debate of 2024, Biden's halting performance and moments of confusion exacerbated concerns among Democrats.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Supreme Court to Grant Power to Local Governments to Remove Homeless Encampments
George Washington University

The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that restricted local leaders' abilities to address homelessness. ...

Released: 28-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Jan 6 Supreme Court Decision
George Washington University

The Supreme Court handed down its decision on an obstruction charge that had been used for hundreds of January 6th rioters, ...



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