Satellite Detects 166 Major Methane Leaks at New Mexico Oil and Gas Sites
A satellite survey identified 166 major methane plumes connected to oil and gas sites across New Mexico. The detections revealed concentrated releases that conventional emissions inventories can miss or underestimate.…
Tech Stock Sell-Off Deepens as Investors Seek Safer Assets
Technology shares faced renewed pressure as investors reduced exposure to companies whose valuations depend heavily on future growth. The retreat spread beyond speculative names, weighing on large platforms, chipmakers, and…
Iran reports three oil tankers struck by mines in escalating Gulf tensions
Iranian authorities have reported that mines struck three oil tankers during a sharp rise in Gulf tensions. The reported incidents involved commercial vessels operating near routes central to global energy…
Rare Arizona storm brings golf ball-sized hail and tornado risks
Arizona residents usually prepare for extreme heat, dust storms, flash flooding, and wildfires. A powerful storm system added unusually severe hazards. Strong thunderstorms brought golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning,…
Seattle voters weigh a ballot measure to renew and expand transit funding ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-seattle-2ce7b1af-b6de-4736-abb8-821e9c771d7f?utm_source=openai))
Seattle voters faced a major transportation decision during the November 5, 2024, general election. Proposition 1 proposed an eight-year, $1.55 billion property tax levy. The measure replaced the expiring Levy…
Former OpenAI Science Lead Launches Robotics Startup to Automate Wet Labs
A former OpenAI science lead has launched a robotics startup focused on automating wet laboratory work. The venture targets repetitive experimental tasks that still require extensive manual handling, scheduling, and…
US Consumer Confidence Rebounds as Gas Prices Ease
American consumers feel somewhat better when fuel bills shrink, because gasoline remains one of the most visible household expenses. Lower pump prices leave more cash for groceries, services, debt payments,…
US Consumer Confidence Rises as Gas Prices Ease
Survey captures renewed optimism American consumers felt more confident in November 2023, ending three consecutive monthly declines in a closely watched survey. The Conference Board said its Consumer Confidence Index…
AI-Discovered PHP Flaw Spurs Emergency Security Patches Across the Web
A rapid response to an unusual discovery An AI-assisted security review identified a serious flaw in PHP, triggering a coordinated response from maintainers and vendors. Human researchers confirmed the finding,…
U.S. government warns of active exploitation of critical PHP web vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns that attackers actively exploit critical PHP web vulnerabilities. Its action on CVE-2024-4577 focused attention on a dangerous flaw affecting particular Windows deployments.…