YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 — Two IBM-developed algorithms have been officially formalized within the world’s first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published today by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The standards include three post-quantum cryptographic algorithms: two...

IBM-Developed Algorithms Announced as World’s 1st Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

NIST has published updated cryptography standards allowing for advances in quantum computing that stand to render most security measures permeable. The proposed algorithmic encryption models are designed to be uncrackable by the most advanced computing methods envisioned. The announcement declares the Secretary of Commerce's approval of three Federal Information Processing...

Post-Quantum Encryption Standards Published

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been leading an effort to standardize post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms, which are resistant to attacks by quantum computers. This initiative aims to protect federal information systems from the risk posed by a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC). Since May 2020, NIST...

US Unveils Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Costing $7.1 billion

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Alexandr Wang dropped out of MIT to create his own AI startup. His net worth is now $2 billion.

These Are the AI Skills You Should Learn Right Now, According to the World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire

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Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

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As students return to school in New Orleans this month, they'll face a number of changes thanks to recently enacted state laws. Why it matters: Among them are previously vetoed restrictions on teachers discussing gender identity, regulations around using a student's preferred pronouns and a ban on cellphones in schools.

Cellphone bans, bathroom restrictions and vaccine regulations get school year updates in Louisiana

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by quantum computing’s potential, a new generation of learners is emerging, eager to grasp the fundamentals of this revolutionary technology. At the heart of this pursuit lies the development of quantum programming languages designed to simplify the complexities of quantum computing and make it accessible to a broader audience.

Quantum Programming Languages For Learners

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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Autodesk data scientist Pranjali Ajay Parse said candidates need more than Python proficiency to successfully deliver AI projects.

A Gen Z data scientist says AI jobs require more than coding — and don't expect to be a loner at work

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Guardsman Pass — the high-altitude byway famous for its sweeping vistas at atop the Wasatch Mountains — has become a forum for less-than-elevated political discourse.State of play: The concrete barriers guarding the steep switchbacks above Wasatch Mountain State Park now display a colloquy of pro- and anti-Trump graffiti.Context: Here's the road we're talking about. Guardsman Pass. Photo: Courtesy of Heber Valley tourism officeThe latest: From Bonanza Flat down Pine Creek Canyon in Wasatch County, passers-by can see messages like this: Graffiti near Polly Springs Road. Photo: Erin Alberty/AxiosAnd this:  Graffiti near Polly Springs Road. Editor's note: Axios placed a black box over the word "b***h" which is painted on the wall. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios The intrigue: Guardsman Pass is where GOP-dominated Wasatch County meets deep blue Summit County and Democrat-leaning Salt Lake County.The bottom line: Fittingly, the graffiti message that's closest to the convergence point leaves its agenda open to interpretation. Graffiti near Bonanza Flat. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios

A Trump graffiti war has taken over this scenic mountain byway in Utah

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

LAS VEGAS — Presidential election interference, a once-in-a-generation pandemic, the SolarWinds Orion hack and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are just a small sampling of what Gen. Paul Nakasone witnessed during his time leading the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command. In taking the position in 2018, he...

National-security workforce needs young people, former NSA chief says

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Democratic socialist Shaun Scott emerged from last week's primary far ahead in the race to replace state Rep. Frank Chopp (D-Seattle), who is retiring after 30 years in the Legislature. Why it matters: Chopp's departure has set up a November battle between Scott, a progressive anti-poverty activist, and Democrat Andrea...

Democratic socialist leads in central Seattle legislative race

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We've got an abundance of great Mexican places to recommend to out-of-town visitors, so if the locals suggest a restaurant to America's next possible president and VP, it's probably worth taking that seriously. State of play: Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, stopped by Cocina Adamex after...

Enjoy Mexican food worthy of a presidential campaign at Cocina Adamex

Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to address future data transfer challenges anticipated with the rise of quantum computing. Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers...

Physicists Develop Next-Gen Optical Fibers for Future Quantum Data Transfer

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NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

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New Brunswick, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Microsoft and Palantir have announced an expansion of their partnership, one focused on bringing secure cloud options to US national security missions. The two companies both have a long history of working on secure government services and environments. Microsoft, for example, gained Impact Level 6 certification in late 2019, the highest IT security certification the Pentagon provides. Impact Level 6 allows the company to store classified data in the cloud.

Microsoft & Palantir Partner To Deliver Secure Options For National Security Missions

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Safeguarding U.S. secrets from quantum computers just got easier

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released its highly anticipated standards for how to protect encryption from future quantum technologies. Why it matters: China...

Safeguarding U.S. secrets from quantum computers just got easier

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