Category: computers_and_internet

• Media Monitor: Breaking Defense reports on Space Force training, F-35 crash, and B-52 upgrades

  1 Aug 2026 3:29 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense Daily

  Breaking Defense reports on the Space Force's new $981 million training fund, a Marine Corps F-35 crash in California, and cost risks for B-52 upgrades, among other defense news.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetTradeAstronomy and Space Space ForceMarine CorpsB-52 StratofortressGCAPGPSDefense ModernizationCaliforniaBreaking Defense Daily

• Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits

  31 Jul 2026 5:24 p.m. · Source: Lead Stories

  Lead Stories fact-checked several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated image of Judge Hannah Dugan, and an edited photo from Pope Francis' funeral.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalMedia Crisis Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCalifornia LawLead Stories

• FTC Clears IonQ's Acquisition of SkyWater Technologies

  31 Jul 2026 3:43 p.m.

  The FTC granted early termination of its review for IonQ's acquisition of SkyWater Technologies. This decision clears the path for the quantum computing developer to acquire the quantum chip fabrication company, streamlining the merger process.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetLegal IonQSkyWater TechnologiesFTCAcquisitionQuantum ComputingAntitrustTechnology

• California Unveils Cal-Secure 2.0 to Combat AI-Enabled Cyber Threats

  31 Jul 2026 12:03 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  Governor Gavin Newsom launched Cal-Secure 2.0, California's updated cybersecurity roadmap, to protect state government from AI-enabled threats. The strategy focuses on workforce, coordination, and technology modernization, providing agencies with flexible tools to secure essential public services.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationGeneral Politics CaliforniaCybersecurityGovernor Gavin NewsomCal-Secure 2.0State GovernmentTechnology ModernizationCalifornia Governors Office

• Intense Exercise Offers Quick Relief for Stress and Emotional Distress

  31 Jul 2026 11:02 a.m.

  Experts suggest intense, brief exercise can quickly reduce stress and emotional intensity by leveraging the body's physiological response. Digital multitasking is also identified as a source of fatigue.

  HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesMedical ScienceComputers and Internet Stress ManagementEmotional RegulationExerciseMental HealthDigital Well-beingShireen RizviManoush Zomorodi

• Media Monitor: M-code GPS Technology Sees Progress After Delays

  31 Jul 2026 10:14 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense reports that the M-code GPS signal technology, designed to be jam-resistant, is advancing, with receiver tests for ships and planes expected by 2027.

  Science & TechnologyConflictBusinessMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government M-codeGPSMilitary technologyJammingSpoofingDefenseReceiversBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence

• California Overhauls State Hiring Process, Projecting Half-Million Hours Saved Annually

  31 Jul 2026 10:04 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  California's new hiring guide, mandated by Governor Newsom, will save over 500,000 staff hours annually by streamlining recruitment. This reform aims to attract top talent, enhance applicant engagement, and modernize state government operations for greater efficiency.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetGeneral Politics CaliforniaGavin Newsomstate hiringgovernment efficiencyhuman resourcespublic servicetalent acquisitionCalifornia Governors Office

• Yale Studies Uncover Genetic Role in Cancer Evolution, Advance Digital Animation, and Highlight Business Strategy

  31 Jul 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale researchers reveal genetics influence cancer progression, offering new screening and treatment avenues. Separately, new techniques for realistic coiled hair animation and the importance of company mission statements were highlighted.

  HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Yale UniversityCancer ResearchGeneticsComputer AnimationHair SimulationBusiness StrategyMission StatementsUniversity

• Symmatrics Establishes Tysons HQ, Bolstering Fairfax NOVA's Cybersecurity Leadership

  30 Jul 2026 4:54 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

  Symmatrics opens its Tysons HQ, bolstering Fairfax NOVA's cybersecurity and quantum computing leadership. The move enhances its quantum-secure encryption development, while Reston-based Seekr earns national recognition for its AI workplace.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentEducationEmployment and Labor SymmatricsTysonsFairfax CountyCybersecurityQuantum ComputingEncryptionFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityReston

• Library of Congress Unveils New Web Archive for Local History and Genealogy

  30 Jul 2026 4:29 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The Library of Congress has launched a new web archive to preserve local history and genealogy websites, ensuring crucial resources for family history research and community understanding are available for future generations.

  Science & TechnologyMediaSocial IssuesEducationComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingFederal Government Library of CongressLocal History and Genealogy Web ArchiveAhmed JohnsonGenealogyFamily HistoryWeb ArchivingAfrican American GenealogyU.S. Library of Congress

• Media Monitor: Senate Confirms Key Defense Officials, Industry Weighs in on Budget

  30 Jul 2026 3:16 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense reports on Senate confirmations for key defense roles, including the Pentagon comptroller. The outlet also covers industry views on Congress' continuing resolution and op-eds on air power and technical surveillance.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyComputers and InternetAstronomy and Space SenateDefense ConfirmationsPentagonContinuing ResolutionUS Air PowerTechnical SurveillanceAerospace IndustryBreaking Defense

• Granicus Unveils Integrated Communication Solution for Government Agencies

  30 Jul 2026 3:03 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Granicus introduces a new integrated communication solution for government agencies, aiming to boost resident engagement, build trust, and facilitate data-driven decision-making through multi-channel messaging and personalized outreach.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducation GranicusGovernment CommunicationsResident EngagementDigital SolutionsPublic SectorCommunity EngagementData AnalyticsOffice of Michigan Governor

• Granicus Unveils Integrated Digital Communication Solution for Government Agencies

  30 Jul 2026 2:46 p.m. · Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

  Granicus introduces a new digital communication platform for governments, enhancing public engagement, transparency, and decision-making through multi-channel messaging and personalized outreach.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducation GranicusGovernmentDigital CommunicationPublic EngagementCitizen ServicesTechnologyTransparencyIowaUSAEnvironment

• Social Security Administration Celebrates 70 Years of Disability Insurance Program

  30 Jul 2026 2:14 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

  The Social Security Administration marks the 70th anniversary of its Disability Insurance program, highlighting significant improvements in service delivery, reduced wait times, and enhanced digital access for millions of Americans.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationDisability InsuranceSSDI70th AnniversaryFrank J. BisignanoService DeliveryDigital Services

• Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on AI in Cyber Defense

  30 Jul 2026 2:00 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense is reporting on how defense organizations are leveraging AI for cyber defense, deception, and protecting complex networks against advanced threats.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessConflictArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomy AICyber DefenseDefense NetworksCyber ThreatsDeception TechnologiesInfrastructure ModernizationThreat DetectionBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence

• Susan Gardner Promoted to CIO at Georgia Ports Authority

  30 Jul 2026 10:53 a.m. · Source: Georgia Ports Authority

  Susan Gardner, former VP of Operations, is promoted to Chief Information Officer at Georgia Ports Authority. Her 30 years of experience will drive technological advancements and operational improvements, supporting GPA's $5 billion infrastructure plan.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetTransportationSocial Issues Georgia Ports AuthoritySusan GardnerChief Information OfficerPort of SavannahPort of BrunswickLogisticsInfrastructure Development

• Media Monitor: FCC Bans Foreign Humanoids; DoorDash Launches Drone Program

  30 Jul 2026 10:32 a.m. · Source: The Rundown Robotics

  The Rundown Robotics reports the FCC has banned new foreign-made humanoids and robot dogs, while DoorDash launched its own drone delivery program. MIT researchers also developed a faster planning system for robots.

  Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentTransportationTrade RoboticsDronesFederal Communications CommissionChinaDoorDashMITSecurity TechnologyThe Rundown Robotics

• Digital Content Next Highlights Publisher Strategies for Revenue Growth and Audience Engagement

  30 Jul 2026 10:04 a.m. · Source: Digital Content Next

  Digital Content Next's "InContext" newsletter explores how publishers are boosting revenue and audience engagement. Key topics include newsletter-first strategies, content licensing opportunities with AI, and insights into paid subscriber value.

  BusinessMediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentEducation Digital Content NextPublishingNewslettersContent LicensingSubscriber ValueMedia IndustryDCN Next Summit

• Kentucky Awards Nearly $750,000 in Grants to Boost Tech Sector and High-Wage Jobs

  30 Jul 2026 9:29 a.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

  Governor Beshear announced $748,620 in state matching grants for six Kentucky tech companies. These funds, leveraging $5.9 million federal grants, aim to create high-wage jobs and advance innovations in healthcare, energy, and bioplastics.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnergy KentuckyTechnologyGrantsJob GrowthInnovationSBIR/STTREconomic DevelopmentKentucky Governor's Office

• US Court Blocks Trump-Era Visa Policy Targeting Fact-Checkers, While South Korea Integrates Fact-Checking Code into Law

  30 Jul 2026 9:18 a.m. · Source: The International Fact-Checking Network

  A US federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy targeting foreign fact-checkers, citing free speech concerns. Concurrently, South Korea enacted a law incorporating the IFCN's Code of Principles, raising concerns among local fact-checkers.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetElectionLegal South KoreaFact-checkingMisinformationLegislationFree SpeechIFCNThe International Fact-Checking Network

• Dartmouth Launches Tribal Sovereignty Institute, Highlights Faculty Research

  30 Jul 2026 4:33 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth College

  Dartmouth College introduces its new Tribal Sovereignty Institute. The institution also highlights Roopika Risam's book "Data Empire" and Professor David Blanchflower's research on Gen Z's social lives, cited in The New York Times.

  MediaBusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Dartmouth CollegeTribal Sovereignty InstituteRoopika RisamData EmpireDavid BlanchflowerEconomicsThe New York Times

• Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Major Defense Contracts, Ukraine Aid, and Space Force Launches

  30 Jul 2026 1:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense Daily

  Breaking Defense is reporting on significant defense contracts, including $76.6 billion for Navy submarines and $59 billion for Army's Lockheed PAC-3. It also covers SpaceX's $1.6 billion Space Force contract and new Ukraine-NATO drone funding.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Defense ContractsSubmarinesSpace ForceUkraine WarDrone CountermeasuresAUKUSPatriot MissilesBreaking Defense Daily

• Media Monitor: Geothermal Plant Revived in New Mexico with New Drilling Technology

  29 Jul 2026 1:58 p.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

  MIT Technology Review reports Zanskar successfully revived a failing geothermal plant in New Mexico by using advanced modeling and deeper drilling, restoring full capacity and challenging conventional wisdom about geothermal potential.

  BusinessScience & TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomyComputers and Internet Geothermal EnergyZanskarLightning DockNew MexicoRenewable EnergyDrilling TechnologyPower GenerationMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology

• Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Receives National STEM Spark Award

  29 Jul 2026 11:03 a.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

  Kentucky's Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman earned the 2026 STEM Spark Award from NLGA for her commitment to advancing STEM education and workforce development. A former educator, she champions initiatives preparing students for future jobs in manufacturing and aerospace.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationEnergyComputers and Internet Jacqueline ColemanKentuckySTEM Spark AwardNational Lieutenant Governors AssociationSTEM EducationWorkforce DevelopmentKentucky Governor's Office

• Yale Researchers Uncover Online Drug Access Issues, Challenge Evolutionary Theory

  29 Jul 2026 8:39 a.m. · Source: Yale University: Yale Today

  Yale studies reveal easy online access to weight-loss drugs with limited oversight, while also challenging a theory on tuna evolution post-dinosaur extinction. New quantum mechanics guidance also released.

  Science & TechnologyHealthMediaMedical ScienceEnvironmentComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Yale UniversityGLP-1sWeight-loss drugsTuna evolutionQuantum mechanicsBiologyPhysicsUniversity

• Treasury Unveils Redesigned CFIUS Website to Streamline Foreign Investment Reviews

  29 Jul 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: US Treasury

  The U.S. Treasury launched a redesigned CFIUS website, CFIUS.gov, featuring a pre-filing portal, risk matrix, and process guidance. This aims to modernize information access and streamline foreign investment reviews, enhancing national security and economic engagement.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeComputers and Internet US Department of the TreasuryCFIUSForeign InvestmentNational SecurityScott BessentChris PilkertonGovernmentUS Treasury

• Fairfax County Police Drone Program Earns National "Best in Category" Award

  29 Jul 2026 5:38 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

  The Fairfax County Police Department's Drone as First Responder program received a national award. The West Springfield District also highlights community engagement, camera sharing, and an open data portal to enhance public safety.

  Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetSocial IssuesTransportationEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentDrone as First ResponderNACo Achievement AwardWest SpringfieldCommunity EngagementPublic SafetyCommunity Camera SharingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA

• Dartmouth Professor Solomon Diamond Discusses 3D-Printed Firearms Software Challenges in The Verge

  29 Jul 2026 4:34 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth College

  Dartmouth's Solomon Diamond, Associate Professor of Engineering, shared his expertise with The Verge, detailing the technical difficulties in developing software to block 3D-printed firearms, emphasizing continuous problem-solving in this evolving field.

  Science & TechnologyMediaLaw EnforcementEducationComputers and InternetLegalMilitarySocial Issues Solomon DiamondDartmouth CollegeThayer School of Engineering3D-printed firearmsSoftware designEngineeringThe Verge

• IRS Whistleblower Program Recovers Over $8 Billion Since 2007

  28 Jul 2026 3:13 p.m.

  The IRS Whistleblower Program has recovered over $8 billion and paid $1.4 billion in awards since 2007, highlighting its crucial role in tax compliance and fraud exposure ahead of National Whistleblower Day.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and Internet IRSWhistleblower ProgramTax ComplianceFraudNational Whistleblower DayFinancial ServicesGovernment

• Ninety Educators Attend Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute

  28 Jul 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  Ninety K-16 educators from across the U.S. attended the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute. The three-day program in Washington, D.C., focused on teaching with primary sources, utilizing the Library's vast collection of digitized historical artifacts and documents.

  Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingEducation Library of CongressTeacher InstitutePrimary SourcesWashington D.C.EducatorsProfessional DevelopmentU.S. Library of Congress

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