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23andMe agrees to $30 million settlement after major data breach
Genetic testing company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a data breach exposed the personal information of approximately 6.9 million customers. The breach, which went undetected for five months, compromised users’ names, birth years, genders, ancestry reports, and raw genotype data, with hackers specifically focusing on customers of Chinese and Ashkenazi Jewish… -
Report: NYC school staff used homeless students funds for personal family trips
New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in… -
Suspicious packages allegedly targeting election officials found in 6 states
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and United States Postal Service (USPS) said that they are investigating why and who sent suspicious packages containing powder to election officials in at least six states on Monday, Sept. 16, which included Oklahoma, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Wyoming. In most cases, the material appears to be harmless.… -
Oregon DMV error registers over 300 non-citizens to vote
The Oregon DMV mistakenly registered more than 300 non-citizens to vote since 2021, revealing a critical flaw in the state’s automatic voter registration system. Officials identified the root cause as a data entry issue, in which DMV staff incorrectly coded non-citizens as having U.S. passports or birth certificates when processing driver’s license applications. This error… -
Venezuela arrests 3 Americans for alleged plot to kill president
Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were detained in Venezuela on accusations of plotting to assassinate the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro. Authorities also seized 400 U.S. rifles that were linked to the alleged plot to destabilize the country. Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello identified one of the Americans as Navy Seal Wilbert Castañeda… -
New ChatGPT model designed to break down problems, ‘think’ before responding
Oprah Winfrey recently aired a special all about AI, titled “AI and the Future of Us.” After noting that “AI is still beyond our control,” Winfrey said humans will be able to adapt, saying, “The stakes could not be higher.” The comments came with guests including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee and… -
Boar’s Head closes Virginia plant after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head announced Friday, Sept. 13, it will permanently close its Jarratt, Virginia, plant, where a deadly listeria outbreak originated. The outbreak hospitalized 57 people across 18 states and resulted in nine deaths. The company traced the contamination to liverwurst produced at the facility and has permanently discontinued the product. Boar’s Head said it will… -
4-day rescue frees entangled humpback whale off British Columbia coast
A rescue off Canada’s Pacific coast has given one humpback whale a second chance at life. After being entangled in fishing gear for months, a 36-foot humpback whale has finally been freed after four days of rescue efforts. Video from The Associated Press showed ropes tightly wrapped around the whale’s body. Ropes can be seen… -
Tech giants commit to removing nude images from AI training data
Several big tech companies have committed to removing nude images from AI training datasets. The news is in response to the Biden administration’s call for action. Companies including Adobe, Anthropic, Cohere, Microsoft, and OpenAI have pledged to implement what they call responsible sourcing practices and incorporate feedback loops to guard against the output of image-based… -
Israeli commandos raid Iranian-linked weapons site in Syria
Israeli commandos conducted a rare ground raid in Syria this week, targeting a weapons facility tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, officials said Thursday. The operation, near Masyaf, combined airstrikes and a commando assault. The site reportedly produced chemical weapons and missiles for Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. Israeli jets launched the initial… -
US citizens found guilty of operating as Russian agents
The U.S. Department of Justice has convicted four individuals, including a leader from the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP), for conspiring as unregistered Russian agents. From 2015 to 2022, these U.S. citizens collaborated with Moscow-based operative Aleksandr Ionov in activities aimed at destabilizing U.S. politics. Directed by Ionov, Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, Jesse… -
Close call between planes on runway in Nashville
Two planes nearly collided at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 12. While the planes did not touch, one ended up getting a flat tire during the incident and could not take off. An Alaska Airlines jet was about to take off when a Southwest Airlines plane entered the runway. The Alaska pilot hit… -
US soldier arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer in Jan. 6 riot
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Alexander Cain Poplin, 31, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Schofield Barracks near Honolulu and is facing multiple felony charges, including assaulting a police officer with a dangerous weapon and interfering with police during a…
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