Hackers with ties to Russia's GRU compromised a high-value target's Wi-Fi network by first hacking a nearby Wi-Fi-enabled device and using it to exploit compromised accounts.

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A study by British and Swiss astrophysicists found that our universe is not the most likely or life-friendly universe. They tested the anthropic principle, which suggests that the universe is fine-tuned for life.

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Smart displays are experiencing a resurgence, with companies taking varying approaches. While some approaches are promising, others face challenges. The article focuses on devices like Google Next Hub Max and Amazon Echo Show.

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Google reportedly canceled plans for a second and third Pixel Tablet due to profitability concerns, despite releasing the first Pixel Tablet last fall.

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Rocket Lab's upcoming "Ice AIS Baby" launch is receiving praise for its unique name and collaborative approach.

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Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, escalating the conflict with Ukraine. This comes after Putin announced a change in Russia's nuclear weapons policy. The attack is seen as a warning to the West.

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A federal court has ruled in favor of a Massachusetts school district that punished a student for using an AI tool to complete an assignment. The parents of the student had sued the school, seeking to change their son's grade and expunge the incident from his disciplinary record. However, the court rejected their motion, finding that the student had violated multiple school policies.

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Archaeologists discovered Aztec 'death whistles' with distinctive skull shapes, which produce a unique shrieking sound. Research suggests these whistles may have been used in Aztec religious rituals or as mythological symbols.

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NASA's Artemis II rocket passed a major milestone with the lifting of its left booster onto the mobile launch platform at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the start of stacking for the second SLS rocket.

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