Chinese Hackers Are ‘Targeting Our Critical Infrastructure
Hackers backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are attempting to “wreak havoc and inflict real-world harm on American citizens and communities,” targeting U.S. facilities such as water treatment facilities and power grids. FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to tell Congress on Wednesday that it is targeting infrastructure. Wray is scheduled to appear at […]
Arkansas town without water for two weeks as old infrastructure freezes, fails
Residents in an eastern Arkansas town have been without water for the past two weeks after the state was hit by freezing temperatures, with power outages forcing residents to line up for bottled water or fill jugs. They are forced to take a shower in front of the truck that transports them. By state. The […]
Georgia Port of Brunswick issued $15M federal infrastructure grant for expansion
One of Georgia's busiest ports has won a $15 million federal grant to help pay for a new dock and other renovations at one of its shipping terminals, the state's U.S. senator announced Wednesday. did. The Port of Brunswick, about 110 miles south of Savannah, will receive funding through a U.S. Department of Transportation grant […]
RI Gov. McKee proposes sending 4 major infrastructure plans to ballot box
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is asking voters to consider four long-term infrastructure initiatives as they head to the polls in November. Democrats this week unveiled proposals totaling $345 million as part of a $13.7 billion state budget plan for fiscal year 2025. McKee said one of the questions asked is $135 million for higher […]
MN governor’s $982 million infrastructure plan prioritizes building preservation
Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $982 million public infrastructure plan that primarily focuses on preserving existing buildings and facilities. The proposal, known as the bond bill, will be the centerpiece of the governor's agenda in the 2024 legislative session. The plan aims to protect drinking water, improve roads and bridges, ensure public safety, and […]
Verizon CEO identifies ‘most important’ infrastructure of the century
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg talks more about digital growth in a wide-ranging interview on Mornings with Maria. As the world's business leaders, heads of state and others plan to tackle a host of global issues at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, one CEO calls the “most important” infrastructure focus of the century. emphasized. […]
Turkish airstrikes wipe out key energy infrastructure in Kurdish Syria
Turkey has launched a series of airstrikes on power and oil infrastructure in Kurdish-held northeastern Syria, knocking out several power plants, local sources and Syrian state media reported on Monday. Khogir Najjar, a media official for the Kurdish-run autonomous government, told Reuters that at least 40 locations, including power plants, water pumping stations and oil […]
BlackRock makes huge bet with $12.5B deal for Global Infrastructure Partners
BlackRock on Friday announced a $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners in a major bet on alternative assets and announced a management shakeup. The deal includes $3 billion in cash and 12 million BlackRock shares, and will put the asset management giant at the center of investments in port, power and digital infrastructure projects […]
A.I. Rises, Infrastructure in Peril, Hackers Learn to ‘Live Off the Land’
National Security Agency (NSA) released The 2023 Cybersecurity Report, released on December 19, found that China and Russia remain exposed to huge cyber threats, the promise and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) increase, and cyber threats to critical infrastructure become more prevalent. We look back on a year in which the situation was alarming. The […]