By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown. That’s according to an announcement Monday from Europol. The two individuals were not identified by name, but Europol says they were arrested last week by Romanian
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By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown. That’s according to an announcement Monday from Europol. The two individuals were not identified by name, but Europol says they were arrested last week by Romanian
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story FLORISSANT, Missouri (KMOV) — After a viral video on social media, one St. Louis girl got to live her dream of owning a bakery for the day. On top of that, customers raised enough money for her to have a once in a lifetime treatment,
Continue Reading Opinion by Sonja Opper for CNN Business Perspectives Over the last 12 months, China’s government has engaged in an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the country’s technology sector. Alibaba was hit with a multibillion-dollar antitrust fine; new regulatory rules were crafted that target the emergent online education sector; and the ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing saw its
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are opening higher again on Wall Street, continuing an upward trend that has pushed the S&P 500 to five straight weekly gains. The benchmark index was up 0.2% in the early going. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4% and the Nasdaq added 0.3%. Small-company stocks outpaced the rest of
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are opening higher again on Wall Street, continuing an upward trend that has pushed the S&P 500 to five straight weekly gains. The benchmark index was up 0.2% in the early going. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.4% and the Nasdaq added 0.3%. Small-company stocks outpaced the rest of
Continue Reading KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s top general has promised he won’t hold a government position after planned elections in July 2023. His comments come two weeks after he toppled a transitional government in a widely condemned coup. The military leader behind the takeover has repeatedly promised to hand over power to an elected civilian government
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Two people died, including a teenager, after being hit by fallen branches from trees in a strong storm that passed through the metro area on Saturday morning. The Portland Police Bureau said it was called to a homeless camp at
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FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini has lost another two midfielders ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Friday in Rome. Mancini was already without regular starter Marco Verratti through injury and has now announced that Nicolò Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini will return to their club Roma after reporting with injury
Continue Reading LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a 16-year-old girl held captive by a 61-year-old man was rescued on an interstate highway in Kentucky after another driver noticed her making a silent distress signal with her hand. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says the driver is being held on charges of unlawful imprisonment and
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By Sheena McKenzie and Joseph Ataman, CNN The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month travel ban at the same moment Europe is battling a surge of Covid-19 cases that has pushed the continent back into the epicenter of the pandemic. Fully vaccinated travelers from 33 countries — including
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate majority leader and Democratic senator from New York. Personal Birth date: November 23, 1950 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Charles Ellis Schumer Father: Abe Schumer, exterminator Mother: Selma (Rosen) Schumer Marriage: Iris Weinshall (1980-present) Children: Jessica, Alison Education:
Continue Reading JERUSALEM (AP) — Security researchers say spyware from the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group was detected on the cellphones of six Palestinian human rights activists. Half are affiliated with groups that Israel’s defense minister controversially claimed last month were involved in terrorism. Monday’s revelation marks the first known instance of Palestinian activists being targeted
Continue ReadingBy Alejandra Palacios Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Two Wauwatosa police officers were shot while responding to a call Saturday night, Nov. 6. Police were called to the Radisson Hotel, located at 2303 North Mayfair Road, just after 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke with several witnesses and guests
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — Más de 100 empresas dedicadas a la explotación de combustibles fósiles han enviado a 500 personas a las conversaciones sobre el clima de la COP26 en Glasgow, Escocia, más que cualquier otro paÃs en la cumbre, según el grupo de campaña medioambiental Global Witness. El grupo analizó la lista provisional de
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Shailene Woodley is denying reports that she posted a “cryptic” message amid a vaccination debate involving her fiancé, Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers, who is the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, has attracted criticism following the revelation that he had contracted Covid-19 after he had earlier said during a press conference
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s national railway on Monday resumed train service to a western valley that was devastated by flooding in mid-July after extensive repair work. The narrow Ahr valley suffered the worst destruction in the July 14-15 floods which left more than 180 people dead in Germany and also claimed lives in neighboring Belgium.
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Ya has retrasado los relojes por el horario de verano boreal, pero ¿y ahora qué? Muchas personas esperan esa hora extra de sueño, pero no es suficiente para borrar la deuda crónica de sueño, dijo el Dr. Kannan Ramar, profesor de medicina en el Centro de Medicina del Sueño de
Continue ReadingBy Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Two people caught on video stealing from a church bus out of Theodore, and investigators say the suspects are looking for catalytic converters and work fast. Thieves most likely steal these converters because they can resell the metals for hundreds of
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has fired defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy. Coach Dan Mullen parted with the two assistants one day after a 40-17 loss at South Carolina. Mullen says linebackers coach Christian Robinson will call the defense beginning with Saturday’s game against
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