People often underestimate the importance of a hat when spending time outdoors. Not only can hats keep sunlight out of your eyes, some of them can also help protect your skin. In fact, the right hat can be even more effective than sunscreen. “Topical SPF is a great tool, but it also isn’t perfect. Chemical … Read more
Fewer people wear face masks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re still great personal protective equipment to keep at home. They can help prevent illness and protect the people around you, especially if you’re experiencing symptoms like sneezing and coughing. There are many face masks to choose from, but according to the … Read more
PHOENIX — The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act and eliminates a key protection for imperiled wildlife against logging, oil drilling and other activities. The administration narrowed the definition of “harm” under the landmark law — a change with broad implications. For decades, the government defined … Read more
As artificial intelligence spreads across the U.S. economy, Sen. Mark Warner wants to rein in AI agents, the autonomous bots that can complete tasks for consumers, such as booking trips and shopping online. The Virginia Democrat is supporting a first-of-its-kind draft bill — the Artificial Intelligence Access, Gatekeeper Exchange and Nondiscriminatory Transfer, or AI Agent, Act — that … Read more
The shingles vaccine may significantly help protect older adults against dementia, a growing body of evidence shows. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Exactly how is unclear. The nervous system, however, likely holds clues. Shingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus … Read more
MIAMI — A 35-year-old nurse in Kentucky prepared her will. The single mother named a legal guardian for her four children and transferred her properties into their names. She felt like she needed to prepare for death — in case she gets deported back to Haiti, a country she fled at 9 years old. After … Read more
Harrowing scenes are unfolding at health facilities at the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A 25-year-old midwife and a doctor in his early 30s are sick with Ebola symptoms, including fevers and severe joint pain, said their colleague Elisabeth Furaha, the medical director at SOFEPADI’s Karibuni Wa Mama Medical … Read more
Digital systems and networks are used regularly by organizations for their operations. As these environments scale, keeping identities secure becomes a primary piece of securing the infrastructure. This can lead to service disruptions, as well as the exposure of sensitive information. Due diligence tools for identity will ensure that only authorized users interact with what … Read more
Proposed state legislation and class action lawsuits have taken shape recently in light of Uber driver fraud and concerns of rider safety. CBS News California Investigates has uncovered a growing number of cases of Uber drivers who have used stolen identities to get hired with the company, suggesting there are hundreds, maybe more, drivers who … Read more
The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga. The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together … Read more