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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. The model could potentially be used to identify conditions that raise the risks of wildfires and predict hurricanes and droughts.

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MY TAKE: Iran’s cyber retaliation for Soleimani assassination continues to ramp up

The Last Watchdog

Buried in the Shamoon code was an image of a burning American flag, intended as an admonishment to the Saudi government for supporting American foreign policy in the Middle East. And hackers linked to the Russian government were reportedly behind the Triton hack of 2017 , as well, as disclosed by security vendor FireEye.