Dec 16th Software Covid Software And Extreme Weather
2. Cybersecurity
Your device could be at risk of being 'one of the most grave cyber security threats
Your device could be at risk of 'one of the most grave cyber security threats 02:18
Microsoft has warned that hackers are exploiting a crucial security flaw in the software utilized by large tech companies around the world. They are associated with the governments of China and North Korea, Iran, North Korea, and Turkey. So far, foreign hacking groups appear to have been testing the vulnerability, which is found in Java-based software known as "Log4j" that companies around the globe use to track information in their applications. A top US cybersecurity official has stated that they don't have proof that the vulnerability was used to compromise federal networks. However the Log4j flaw could end up affecting most of the internet. Apple's cloud computing service, security firm Cloudflare, and Minecraft one of the world's most popular video games, all use Log4j according to researchers.
3. Build Back Better
Klobuchar: Manchin 'still at the negotiation table' over Build Back Better -- full interview
Klobuchar: Manchin is'still at negotiating table over Building Back Better -- full interview 09/05
The movement to pass the Build Back Better Bill, the $1.75 trillion economic and climate package that serves as one of the cornerstones of President Joe Biden's legislative agenda will likely be delayed until next year. Biden and Democrats were hoping to pass the bill by the end of this year, however talks between Biden and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, a critical swing vote, haven't resulted in a resolution. One of the most pivotal issues holding up progress is the child tax credit. For Biden, it's a major priority that helps families and reduces child poverty. Manchin however, wants to keep it out of the bill. Even if Biden & Manchin agreed to the bill, it must be finalized and approved before it can be voted on.
4. Condo collapse
Video shows moment Florida condo collapses
Video shows moment Florida condo collapses 01:18
A Miami-Dade grand jury that is overseeing the Surfside condo collapse that killed 98 people in June has released a report outlining ways to avoid a similar tragedy. The report calls for more funds and inspectors and staff to find unsafe buildings, and suggests raising the standards of qualification for inspectors. The panel also suggested that the process of certifying residential properties should begin earlier than 40 years after the property is built. The engineering firm chosen for the Surfside condo's 40-year recertification process in 2018 had discovered "deep" concrete deterioration however they were unable to perform repairs due to structural stability concerns. While it wasn't their responsibility to discover the causes of the deadly collapse, the grand jury also observed that, six months later, investigators still don't know exactly how it happened.
5. Extreme weather
Super Typhoon Rai hits the Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai hits the Philippines at 01:34.
Record-breaking December temperatures in the middle of the US has resulted in an "unprecedented" extreme weather threat that has brought hurricane-force winds, fires, and more tornadoes over the Great Plains and the Midwest. Yesterday, there were at most 55 reports of wind gusts over 75 mph in the region, setting the record for a single day. A tornado that struck the southeastern region of Minnesota was the first ever reported in the state in the month of December, according to NOAA data. Across the world, Super Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette) has pounded into the Philippines, bringing torrential rain and the threat of widespread flooding to around 20 million people. Nearly 200,0000 people were evacuated prior the storm.
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IN MEMORIAM
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TODAY'S NUMBER
45
That's how many visitors from abroad Bali received in 2021. This figure would have been in the millions in a normal year. However the island's tourism was severely affected by the strict border control measures, and the closure of its airport due to the pandemic.
TODAY'S SQUOTTE
"While we acknowledge that no amount of money will bring these families back to their feet It is the school board's wish that this settlement will demonstrate our heartfelt commitment to the MSD families students, staff, faculty, as well as the entire Broward County community."
Marylin Batista, the interim general counsel for Broward County Public Schools. The district has agreed that it will pay more than $26 millions to the shooting victims and their families at Marjory Stoneman Doug High School in Parkland. Minecraft servers
TODAY'S WEATHER
Some parts of the Midwest were ravaged by high winds, tornadoes and other natural disasters.
Parts of the Midwest are devastated by tornadoes, high winds 01:51
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And FINALLY
Did I have to do that?
You think you can put cats front of perfectly set-up dominoes, and they won't be able to knock them over? (Click here for a bigger view)
