Dropbox is discontinuing its Passwords service by October 28, urging users to export their data and switch to alternatives like 1Password, as part of its strategy to focus on core products amid financial and security challenges.
School districts in Central New York are facing a shortage of milk carton materials, leading to a scramble for solutions. Liverpool Central School District and other districts are informing parents that individual milk cartons may run out as early as this week, with the shortage potentially lasting several months. Some schools are considering alternative packaging or beverage options, while others may not be able to provide milk at all. The New York State Education Department has released guidance allowing schools to offer alternative forms of fluid milk or no fluid milk at all. The shortage is due to a lack of milk carton materials, not a shortage of milk itself.
NASA is seeking alternative ways to carry out the Mars Sample Return mission due to its exorbitant cost, which is estimated to be between $8 billion and $11 billion. The agency received less funding than requested and needs an additional $250 million to stay on schedule. NASA is exploring options to reduce costs, increase resilience, and utilize existing work. The mission aims to bring samples from Mars back to Earth for scientific study.