Jan 02 NSA aims to build quantum computer that could crack world's encryptions The Washington Post reported Thursday that the National Security Agency is investing nearly $80 million into the construction of "a cryptologically useful" quantum computer -- a device that would be capable of cracking various types of encryption around the… Continue reading
Jan 02 In a not-so-distant future, London's sky could be filled with bicycles A bold new transportation plan proposes a network of 10 car-free bike path routes that would span approximately 137 miles and be installed above London's current suburban rail network. The project, known as SkyCycle, was revealed this week and… Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch News Wrap: First major snowstorm of 2014 shuts down Midwest cities News Wrap: First major snowstorm of 2014 shuts down Midwest cities… Continue watching
Jan 02 Federal agency warns Bakken crude oil may be more dangerous than other oil NTSB Board Member Robert Sumwalt views damaged rail cars on scene of BNSF train accident in Casselton, N.D. pic.twitter.com/hNl4tutDaL— NTSB (@NTSB) January 1, 2014 The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, a part of the… Continue reading
Jan 02 Virginia cargo ship being outfitted for Syria chemical weapons destruction The MV Cape Ray, in a Portsmouth VA shipyard, could soon embark on its mission to neutralize Syria's chemical weapons pic.twitter.com/suc3MfgBOH— cbsMcCormick (@cbsMcCormick) January 2, 2014 As the June deadline to destroy all of Syria's… Continue reading
Jan 02 Northeastern states declare state of emergency as wintry weather hits I've authorized state officials to take all necessary action in advance of the storm & to continue monitoring conditions in NJ. #Hercules— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 2, 2014 Statewide state of emergency declared… Continue reading
Jan 02 Marines delay female fitness test after half fail to complete three pullups With less than half of women in the Marines able to complete three pullups, a gender battle has been rekindled over whether women are strong enough for some military jobs. Photo by Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken, U.S. Marine Corps/U.S. Continue reading
Jan 02 How the 13 new state minimum wage raises break down, in three charts By News Desk An estimated 2.56 million workers in the U.S. will get a boost in their paychecks in 2014. That's because 13 states raised their minimum wage Wednesday. That figure, according to analysis from the National Employment Law Project, will have… Continue reading
Jan 02 Rep. Trey Radel set to return to Congress after cocaine incident Rep. Trey Radel -- the Florida Republican who recently underwent rehabilitation following a cocaine bust -- will return to Congress next week, Politico reports. Continue reading
Jan 02 California's Supreme Court rules undocumented immigrants can be licensed to practice law California's highest court ruled Thursday that immigrants living in the U.S. without proper documentation can become licensed lawyers.Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Coolcaesar The California Supreme Court has granted immigrant Sergio Garcia's bid to the California State… Continue reading