Tennessee School District Hit by BlackSuit Ransomware, State Bureau Investigates
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into a network disruption at Rutherford County Schools, potentially linked to the BlackSuit ransomware group. The incident has forced the district to recall student devices and implement temporary solutions while systems remain offline.
Declassified: The 1957 Albuquerque Nuclear Bomb Accident
A classified incident involving a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb accidentally dropped near Albuquerque remained hidden for 30 years. The Mark 17 weapon's conventional explosives detonated upon impact, though its nuclear core had been removed, leaving a crater that exists to this day.
US Congress Weighs $3 Billion Plan to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment from Networks
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a crucial $3 billion defense bill aimed at removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from American telecommunications networks. The funding addresses a significant gap in the existing 'rip and replace' program, which the FCC estimates will cost nearly $5 billion to complete.
Software Developer Arrested in Healthcare CEO Murder Investigation
A 26-year-old software engineer was arrested in Pennsylvania for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The suspect, found with weapons and fake IDs, had written grievances against the healthcare system and corporate America.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Telecom Networks in Massive 'Salt Typhoon' Espionage Operation
US officials reveal a sophisticated Chinese cyber espionage campaign that infiltrated eight telecom providers, accessing private communications of senior political figures. The operation, dubbed 'Salt Typhoon,' compromised law enforcement wiretapping systems and sparked immediate congressional action.
TikTok Seeks Emergency Injunction to Block Impending US Ban
TikTok has filed an urgent legal bid seeking to temporarily halt a nationwide ban set for January 2025, after losing a federal appeals court challenge. The social media giant, serving 170 million US users, hopes to buy time for Supreme Court review while ByteDance argues the ban violates First Amendment rights.
Cities Fight Back Against AI-Powered Rent Hikes as Legal Scrutiny Intensifies
U.S. cities are increasingly challenging landlords' use of AI algorithms to set rental prices, with San Diego joining San Francisco and Philadelphia in proposing restrictions. The movement gains momentum as federal authorities pursue antitrust action against leading provider RealPage.
Exposé Unmasks Professionals Behind Major Neo-Nazi Social Media Accounts
Investigation reveals four individuals, including finance and government employees, operating influential neo-Nazi accounts on X with combined following of 500,000. The findings highlight growing concerns about extremist content flourishing under reduced platform moderation.
Kentucky Healthcare Provider PrimaryPlus Hit by Disruptive Cyberattack
A cyberattack has severely impacted operations at PrimaryPlus, a nonprofit healthcare organization in Kentucky, causing phone and pharmacy disruptions. While maintaining most patient services, the organization is working with forensics experts to investigate the breach and enhance security measures.
UnitedHealth CEO Criticizes Media Coverage in Wake of Executive Shooting
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty condemns 'aggressive' media coverage following the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The leaked internal video message reveals growing tensions between healthcare executives and public sentiment amid controversies surrounding the $400 billion company.