Used-car prices were up 10 percent in April 2021 compared to March, the largest single-month increase since at least 1953. That increase accounted for more than a third of the 0.8 percent hike in the Consumer Price Index, a tool the government uses to measure inflation. The sudden interest in used cars is being driven […]
WASHINGTON — Wildfires are bigger, and starting earlier in the year. Heat waves are more frequent. Seas are warmer, and flooding is more common. The air is getting hotter. Even ragweed pollen season is beginning sooner. Climate change is already happening around the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday. And in many […]
What a crazy couple of years! It seems like we’ve moved forward a decade in terms of online capabilities, but it’s only been a year or so. While people all over have been impacted, one area that seems to be in the throes of existential transformation is education. After all, traditional academic education, whether K-12 […]
Overview Jeep is expanding the 2021 Grand Cherokee lineup—literally and figuratively—with a new model that it’s calling the Grand Cherokee L. It’s larger than the existing version you’re familiar with and includes a third row of seats that allows it to accommodate up to seven passengers. While it also sports a cabin that’s decked out […]
WASHINGTON — As the East Coast suffered from the effects of a ransomware attack on a major petroleum pipeline, President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that placed strict new standards on the cybersecurity of any software sold to the federal government. The move is part of a broad effort to strengthen the United […]
Cybersecurity researchers with Flashpoint, Digital Shadows’ Photon Research Team and other firms have confirmed that XSS, a popular cybercriminal forum, has outright banned ransomware sales, ransomware rental, and ransomware affiliate programs on their platform, according to a announcement released in Russian. The move comes after global scrutiny of ransomware groups increased following a damaging attack […]
Overview The 2022 Audi A4 is a quintessential compact luxury sports sedan, with a richly appointed cabin, lively handling, upscale styling, and plenty of tech features. All models come with the brand’s signature Quattro all-wheel-drive system, and buyers can choose between two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, the more powerful of which makes a stout 261 horsepower. […]
In the past, energy companies typically kept the operational systems that run pipelines or power plants disconnected, or “air gapped,” from the broader internet, which meant that hackers could not easily gain access to the most critical infrastructure. But increasingly that’s no longer the case, as companies install more sophisticated monitoring and diagnostics software that […]
Project Management apps are an essential function for a healthy and productive organization. Without project management, who sets the bar for accountability and expectations? Without the right software in place, how do you plan to drive a project to its completion? How will you help your team mitigate delays, due dates, or bumps in the […]
A study conducted in the last week of April found that most car shoppers have heard about the semiconductor chip shortage and are aware that it is affecting vehicle production, supply, and thus prices. Forty percent say they’re willing to pay 12 percent over MSRP for a new car. Given average new-car prices, that means […]