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Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyberattack this week
Twitter Inc. disclosed late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyberattack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent personalities and organizations were compromised.
Roadside Pollination
Fleeing down grassy corridors from whirring teeth that hack at your habitat with ill-managed discipline; this rich mossy canvas spat out as loamy clots, to line the limits of your...
South Korea plans to launch 1st military communications satellite Sunday
South Korea is poised to launch its first dedicated military communications satellite on Sunday from Florida.
Twitter: 130 accounts were targeted by cryptocurrency scam attack
Twitter Support announced Thursday that about 130 accounts were targeted in an attack that led to several high profile accounts tweeting a scam seeking to solicit bitcoin.
California sets remote bar exam for October, lowers passing score
The California Supreme Court decided Thursday to permanently lower the passing score for the bar exam and allow it to be taken remotely in October.
Ex-Philadelphia Phillies All-Star infielder Tony Taylor dies at 84
Former Philadelphia Phillies coach and All-Star infielder Tony Taylor has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 84.
Week 10: Watch 'Back to the Future' live chat with Lea Thompson
Actress Lea Thompson goes 'Back to the Future' on the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown.
Netflix elevates Ted Sarandos to co-CEO
Netflix on Thursday announced that Ted Sarandos will serve as the company's co-CEO alongside Reed Hastings.
For college students, taking a gap year might be the best way to outwit coronavirus
Everyone has an opinion about the value of taking a gap year after high school or during college. For those who do so, it can be a chance for an...
Florida sees record 156 COVID-19 deaths; Georgia Gov. Kemp sues Atlanta over mask order
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a lawsuit challenging a mask order and other coronavirus restrictions in Atlanta on Thursday as Florida reported a record number of deaths.
GLAAD finds 2019 films more LGBTQ inclusive, less diverse
The top Hollywood studios featured more LGBTQ characters in movies but overall had less diversity in 2019, GLAAD said Thursday in its annual studio report card.
Havard libraries hit the books again
When Harvard Library Access Services Director Amy Boucher returned to the Yard at the end of June, she entered a different Widener Library than the one she’d left in mid-March. Re-shelving carts filled...
Russian group targeted COVID-19 vaccine research in Canada, U.S. and U.K., say intelligence agencies
A hacker group "almost certainly" backed by Russia has tried to steal COVID-19-related vaccine research in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., according to intelligence agencies in all three countries.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot to be known as Stellantis following merger
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot will be known as Stellantis following the completion of their $50 billion merger, the companies announced.
Survey: More porn consumption creates greater erectile dysfunction in European men
Watching more pornographic videos worsens erectile dysfunction, according to the findings of a survey presented Thursday at the EAU virtual Congress.
Free produce and less waste: Hundreds fill their bags in a 'Fruit-Share'
Four friends produce a countywide fruit and vegetable exchange. Anyone could donate, and anyone could pick up produce for free.
Taking care of stray cat leads couple to $50,000 lottery jackpot
A Kentucky couple said taking care of a stray cat paid off when they stopped to buy food for the feline and won a $50,000 lottery jackpot.
The future of shopping: No-touch browsing and Postmates delivery
Create & Cultivate's retail pop-up and delivery venture with Postmates runs through Aug. 29 at the Platform shopping center in Culver City.
COVID-19 in Sask: Province sees record-high one-day increase of 42 cases, tracker says
There are 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan as of Thursday afternoon, according to the website COVID-19 Tracker Canada. A map on the provincial government's website confirms that...
Fires aboard USS Bonhomme Richard are out, Navy says
All fires on the USS Bonhomme Richard have been extinguished, the Navy announced Thursday afternoon.
Affordable wireless power banks for quick charging on the go
Qi charging for wireless power ease. (Amazon/)You’re a busy person with places to go and people to see. Running out of charge on your phone is the last thing you should have...
How to make your Twitter account more secure in an age of hacks
Keeping your apps update can help stay secure. (Pixabay /)Last night, a number of high-profile and verified Twitter users all shared a curious message at roughly the same time. They included big names...
6 Macy's execs get combined $9M in bonuses after cutting 3,900 jobs
The board of Macy's gave six top executives a combined total of $9 million in bonuses two weeks after cutting 3,900 jobs.
Workout gear for toned abs
Ab-solutely! (Amazon/)Maintaining an at-home workout routine can be tricky, especially in a cramped space with plenty of distractions and a laundry list of to-do items. That’s where ab workout gear comes in handy....
L.A. County expands coronavirus testing in communities where cases have spiked
Los Angeles County is launching six coronavirus testing locations in hot spot communities and expanding testing in four other areas.
Senate Democrats propose $350B in aid for communities of color
Senate Democrats released a $350 billion proposal Thursday for communities of color disproportionately hard hit by COVID-19.
U.S. Supreme Court bars some Florida felons from voting
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling barring some convicted felons from voting in Florida.
Scammers hack Twitter to hijack verified accounts and steal cryptocurrency
Twitter was hit Wednesday with an unprecedented attack targeting verified accounts. The hackers were looking to steal money from followers of those accounts and made away with about $100,000 before...