Suzy Loftus, former San Francisco DA, now leads TikTok's safety efforts amidst increasing US scrutiny and potential ban threats, focusing on data security and election integrity.

Arizona stores are using AI, like Veesion's app, to combat shoplifting, with reported success at places like Big K's Liquor and growing adoption amid varying local theft trends and crackdowns on retail crime rings.

Researchers discovered rocks in Greenland that suggest Earth's magnetic field existed 3.7 billion years ago, providing new insights into the planet's early protective shield and core dynamics.

A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.

First case of Powassan virus confirmed in Sharon, Massachusetts, with preventive measures advised due to its serious symptoms and potential for fatal outcomes.

Freenome Inc. is reducing its workforce by 20%, impacting around 100 jobs, to align with strategic priorities amidst its development of early cancer detection tests.

Seattle Parks and Recreation introduced a new children's play structure at Urban Triangle Park, designed for climbing and inspired by local history. An official opening event is slated for next month.

Workers are installing fiber optic cables in Bloomington neighborhoods to improve internet service, not by the city but by independent providers with permits. Residents will be informed via door hangers.

Arlington introduces Citibot, a chat service on its city website that allows residents to report issues and access information on city services in over 70 languages.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, helping low-income families in Philadelphia afford internet, faces cessation without new Congressional funding by May 2024.

Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. celebrates 'Digital Empowerment Day' by donating 160 Chromebooks to local business owners, emphasizing the city's commitment to tech innovation and support for businesses.

Professor Matthew Winn from the University of Minnesota explains that age-related hearing loss can blur sounds, similar to a smudged lens, making it hard to distinguish noises.

An Intel contractor is suing the company for $550,000, claiming exposure to toxic chemicals at an Oregon factory cost him his sense of taste and smell.