A recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bulletin highlighting the cybersecurity risks faced by 911 emergency services underscores the urgency in bringing many of them into the 21st century.  The federal assessment, first reported by ABC News, argues that ransomware attacks against the Emergency Service Sector (ESS) disrupt law enforcement services and expose victims’ personal information. Once stolen, the information can then be used to “facilitate additional crimes – including extortion, identity theft, and swatting,” the April 10 bulletin said.   The problem is most acute in areas of the country with outdated infrastructure and technology, areas that often lack funding…

Last updated: April 18, 2024 18:52 EDT | 1 min read Canada crypto industry faces new tax reporting rules under CARF framework, effective 2026. Canada is set to become one of the first nations to adopt the International Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) for taxation by 2026, as outlined in a supplement to the country’s 2024 annual budget, reported by the National Post on April 16.Crypto Tax Reporting In CanadaThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) agreed to the framework in August 2022 and is scheduled to be implemented in 47 countries by 2027, as pledged in November 2023. #Canada…

Workers at Mercedes-Benz’s plant in Vance, Alabama, outside Tuscaloosa will vote next month on whether to join the United Auto Workers labor union. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Thursday said the 5,000 eligible workers at the factory will be able to cast their ballots from May 13-17. Ticker Security Last Change Change % MBGAF MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG 79.24 -0.17 -0.21% Mercedes Benz Group ADR  The announcement comes as voting is underway at Volkswagen’s only plant in the U.S., where workers are also weighing representation from the UAW as the union makes a push for expansion following its successful…

A Northern California school administrator, who lost a city post four years ago over controversial Covid remarks, was accused of workplace bullying for putting his subordinate’s desk on a roof, officials said Thursday.The allegations against Kenneth Turnage II, director of maintenance, operations and facilities at the Antioch Unified School District, could end up costing the job of his boss, superintendent Stephanie Anello.Jim Kesser’s desk to a roof in AUSD’s maintenance yard where Kesser works.via KNTVThe incident happened last year when Turnage allegedly had subordinate Jim Kesser’s desk moved on top of a maintenance yard structure, NBC Bay Area reported.Kesser told…

   Last year, Netflix made a particularly risky bet by pushing users who share passwords to create their own accounts  but it’s paid off. Netflix, the dominant player in streaming, added more than 9 million subscribers in the first three months of the year, hitting a record high of 269.6 million subscribers. “It added more subscribers than many analysts, myself included, expected,” said eMarketer senior analyst Ross Benes. “This signals that password sharing was even more common than previously thought as Netflix keeps converting freeloader viewers into paid users.” While the subscriber additions topped Wall Street’s estimates, the company still reported a drop in…

Last updated: April 18, 2024 12:48 EDT | 2 min read Meme coins took a beating this week. Popular Solana meme coin DogWifHat (WIF) posted seven-day depreciation of as much as 50% in 24 hours by the morning of Thursday, April 18, according to data by CoinGecko, although its intraweek losses have since slowed to about 31% as of this writing.Among meme coins, WIF took some of the heaviest losses amidst a market-wide downturn that has shaved double digit percentages off virtually every leading cryptocurrency in the last week.Leading meme coins fell by comparable amounts this week: sector leader Dogecoin…

The father of a man accused of killing and dismembering a Wisconsin college student released a statement on Thursday expressing his family’s “shock” at the woman’s death.“On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Sade Robinson,” Steven Anderson wrote in a statement released by his son’s attorney, adding that his family was “shocked” and devastated by Robinson’s “senseless death.”Anderson’s son, Maxwell Anderson, 31, was charged on Friday with murder and mutilating a corpse in connection with the death of Sade Carleena Robinson, a…

Matty Healy has been raising eyebrows for years as The 1975 continues to find success. Months before Healy was linked to Taylor Swift following her split from Joe Alwyn, the English rocker made waves for kissing fans on stage at various shows. He ditched the tradition during a January 2023 show — because Swift was there to surprise fans with a performance of “Anti-Hero.” “I’m not kissing anybody in front of Taylor Swift, have some respect. In front of the queen, it’s not happening,” Healy told the crowd. One month later, he was under fire for a podcast he recorded…

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It’s a story that seems ripped from a movie – literally. A 26-year-old man from Michigan was watching a movie featuring a character who won a lottery prize. The man thought the character looked like him — so he took it as a sign that he should try his luck with the lottery as well, said the Michigan Lottery in an April 17 posting on its website. And just as in the movie, the man, who chose to remain anonymous, won a huge prize.  MICHIGAN WOMAN WINS OVER $900,000 IN LOTTERY: ‘I THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WRONG’ “I was watching a movie…

CALEXICO, Calif. — Almost 50 pounds of methamphetamine found in an ice chest full of fish has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a routine screening of a vehicle trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.The discovery took place on Sunday evening at approximately 8:39 p.m. when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers encountered a 34-year-old man who was driving a 2021 sedan through the SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection) lane as he was trying to enter the United States at the Calexico West Port of Entry in Southern California and authorities referred…

1Maya Boyd Will Take on the Role of ‘Juliet’ in & JULIET on BroadwayMaya Boyd will join the company of & Juliet on Broadway, taking on the title role of ‘Juliet’ beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Lorna Courtney, the show’s Tony Award nominated original ‘Juliet,’ will play her final performance in the Broadway company on May 12, 2024.23Photos: Demi Lovato Visits & JULIET on BroadwayThe Stephen Sondheim Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Demi Lovato visited & Juliet (which features her song ‘Confident’) and met the cast after the show at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out photos here.4

The Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts confirmed Thursday that it is investigating a former student’s allegations of “child sex abuse” at the hands of a teacher at the private Miss Hall’s School.The development came after Matthew Rutledge, 62, resigned amid allegations that he groomed at least three students for sex during the 30-plus years he taught at the venerable boarding and day school for girls in Pittsfield.“There is an investigation underway into one allegation,” a spokesperson for the DA’s office said. “But I can’t say anything beyond that because this is an active investigation.”The spokesperson confirmed that the…

Last updated: April 18, 2024 12:48 EDT | 3 min read As we delve deeper into the top 6 cryptos most likely to explode in 2024, the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market offers investors both challenges and opportunities. Choosing cryptocurrencies with significant growth potential in this dynamic environment is critical to maximizing returns. Among the many options, BlockDAG, Bitcoin, PikaMoon, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche stand out due to their technological advancements, market potential, and growing community support. Each of these coins brings a unique value proposition to the table. BlockDAG, in particular, shines brightly with its revolutionary approach to blockchain technology, promising scalability,…

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Idaho to begin enforcing a state law barring transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care, at least for now. This was the first time the justices have intervened in a case that touches on the question of gender-affirming care for minors — and transgender health more broadly.The case, Poe v. Labrador, concerns whether Idaho’s ban on gender-affirming care is constitutional. The justices did not weigh in on the merits of the case in Monday’s decision, instead focusing on the question of whether the state could enforce the ban and for whom. For now, the ban…