(TodayHeadline) In an announcement that drew immediate comparisons to “The Jetsons,” the city of Orlando, Fla., and a German aviation company formally unveiled plans on Wednesday to build the first hub for flying cars in the United States. The 56,000-square-foot transportation hub, shown for the first time in renderings and in a video simulation, resembles an … [Read more...] about Orlando Unveils Plans for First Flying-Car Hub in U.S. – The New York Times
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U.S. Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations Amid Virus Surge
(AP) The U.S. hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November amid a nationwide surge of infections that shows no signs of slowing. The new wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer — and threatens to be worse. But experts say … [Read more...] about U.S. Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations Amid Virus Surge
Rules for Strong Passwords Don’t Work, Researchers Find
(c|net) When you create a password for yet another new account, you'll probably encounter familiar rules designed to make it harder for hackers to get in: Use capitals letters, numbers and special characters. However, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say these requirements don't make your password stronger. Lorrie Cranor, director of the CyLab Usable Security and … [Read more...] about Rules for Strong Passwords Don’t Work, Researchers Find
World Leaders Laud Progress of Gates-Backed COVID Vaccine by Pfizer
(LifeSiteNews) The pharmaceutical company Pfizer says that its coronavirus vaccine is “90% effective in preventing COVID-19.” “Emergency authorization” is “expected from the Food and Drug Administration within weeks,” Business Insider reported Tuesday. The vaccine requires two doses three weeks apart. “A double-dose vaccine requires twice as many vials, … [Read more...] about World Leaders Laud Progress of Gates-Backed COVID Vaccine by Pfizer
One in Five COVID Patients Go on to Develop Mental Illness
(ChurchLeaders) One in five people who contract COVID-19 are diagnosed with mental illness within the three months following their positive test for the virus, a new study indicates. Among the mental illnesses being diagnosed are anxiety, depression, insomnia, and dementia. “People have been worried that COVID-19 survivors will be at greater risk of mental health problems, … [Read more...] about One in Five COVID Patients Go on to Develop Mental Illness