technical difficulties
Coverage of technical difficulties in the Nexus archive.
- Auditor: California bar exam changes were ‘poorly implemented’
A California State Auditor report criticized the 2025 bar exam changes as 'poorly implemented,' citing technical failures during the exam that led to a retake and an unusually high 64% passing rate. Issues included computer crashes, freezes, and error messages, with vendors like Meazure Learning and Kaplan failing to address critical flaws in exam questions and remote administration.
- Columbia police non-emergency phone line down
The Columbia Police Department in Tennessee reported that its non-emergency phone line is down due to technical difficulties. The department provided an alternative number (931-381-3501) for non-emergency calls, while advising the public to continue using 911 for emergencies. No timeline for resolving the issue was given.
- Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch
Dozens of drones crashed into Sydney Harbour during a light show due to a technical glitch. Vivid Sydney organizers and the UK-based company responsible for the drone display attributed the incident to technical difficulties.
- SpaceX successfully launches prototype of Starship rocket
SpaceX successfully launched a prototype of its Starship rocket after previously delaying a scheduled May 21 launch due to technical issues. The mission marks progress in the development of the next-generation spacecraft.