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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.”
— Jimmy Carter
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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‘Devoted his life to service and sacrifice’: American public says goodbye as Carter lies in state at Capitol
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Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter as he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda, a tribute to his life of public service and humanitarian efforts. The 39th president, who passed away at age 100, was remembered for his humility, faith, and dedication, from his Navy service to his work with Habitat for Humanity and global human rights. Mourners braved winter conditions to pay respects, sharing personal stories of Carter’s impact. A national funeral service will follow at Washington National Cathedral, and Carter will be laid to rest in Georgia with a ceremonial Navy flyover. Join in celebrating Jimmy Carter’s legacy by reflecting on his life of service and the values he exemplified.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Microsoft teases ‘major’ Surface business announcement for January 30th
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Microsoft is set to make a “major” Surface announcement on January 30th during its AI tour in New York City, with hints pointing to Intel Lunar Lake-powered versions of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 tailored for business users. This follows the release of earlier models featuring Intel Meteor Lake processors and Surface Copilot Plus devices with Qualcomm chips. While updates to other Surface devices, like the Surface Laptop Studio and hybrid Surface Go, are also anticipated, this event will likely focus on business-oriented innovations. Stay tuned for live updates on this pivotal announcement and the latest in Surface technology!
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Joe Rogan Explores the Evidence for Jesus’ Resurrection with Apologist Wesley Huff
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Christian apologist Wesley Huff appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the historical and biblical evidence for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a wide-ranging, three-hour conversation, Huff highlighted the robust historical testimony for Jesus, comparing it to figures like Roman Emperor Tiberius, and explained why early disciples were willing to die for their belief in the resurrection. Rogan expressed curiosity but skepticism, acknowledging the transformative impact of living by Christian principles. With nearly 2 million views on YouTube, the discussion offers compelling insights into faith and history. Watch the full episode to explore the evidence and reflect on the impact of Christianity today.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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Garmin Connect suffers worldwide outage: users speculate hackers behind it
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Garmin Connect and related services have suffered a widespread outage, leaving users unable to sync activities, access workout stats, or utilize features like Garmin Pay and incident detection. While Garmin devices can still track workouts independently, activities won’t sync with the app until the issue is resolved. Users worldwide, from Australia to the U.S., have expressed frustration, with some speculating a potential cyberattack. This disruption coincides with Garmin’s recent launch of the Instinct 3 watch, amplifying user dissatisfaction. Stay tuned for updates and visit Garmin’s status page for real-time information on service restoration.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Katz convenes meeting on Turkey’s Middle East influence – sources
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Israel is closely monitoring Turkey’s increasing regional influence following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the rise of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, which Turkey has backed for over a decade. Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a high-level security meeting to assess potential threats from a Sunni Turkey-Syria axis that could collaborate with terrorist groups and heighten tensions with Israel. A report presented to Prime Minister Netanyahu highlighted concerns over Turkey’s involvement in Syria, signaling a shift in regional dynamics that warrants close attention. Stay informed about evolving geopolitical developments and their potential impact on regional security.
