The federal government imposed two cybersecurity mandates on “higher-risk” railroad and rail transit systems, despite industry efforts to beat back regulations. The new security measures will order critical passenger and freight railways to take these actions: Report cyber incidents to the federal government within 24 hours Appoint a cybersecurity point-person available …
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December, 2021
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29 November
Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter: “It’s finally time for me to leave”
Jack Dorsey, who co-founded social media giant Twitter in 2006, is stepping down as CEO, he said Monday. Dorsey, 45, will remain on Twitter’s board of directors until next May, according to an email to staff that Dorsey tweeted. Twitter’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, will replace Dorsey as CEO …
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23 November
Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert launches bid for Texas attorney general
Washington — Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert said Monday he will run for attorney general of Texas, joining a crowded field of GOP candidates looking to unseat incumbent Ken Paxton. The announcement from Gohmert, who is in his ninth term in the House, formalizes his bid for the seat after he …
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19 November
Justice Department seeks 4
Washington — The Justice Department has requested a four-year prison sentence for the wife of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Arrested in February at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty in June to all three counts against her, including drug trafficking and money …
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18 November
John Deere strike ends after workers OK pact with hefty raises in third vote
Detroit — Deere & Co. workers approved a new contract Wednesday that will deliver 10% raises immediately and end a monthlong strike by more than 10,000 employees. The United Auto Workers union said 61% of its members approved the deal with the tractor maker on their third vote, even though …
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8 November
Emily Ratajkowski talks new book and the “complicated” experience of capitalizing on her sexuality
Emily Ratajkowski often saw her modeling career as fun and empowering, but the new author now wants young women to understand how the industry can also exploit and hurt them. The model, actress and activist sat down with “CBS Mornings” on Monday for her first TV interview about her debut …
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8 November
Yeezy brand to pay $950,000 in lawsuit over shipping delays
Ye’s lifestyle and apparel brand “Yeezy” has been ordered to pay $950,000 to settle a civil lawsuit that claimed the company made false claims about shipping times. Los Angeles authorities announced Monday. The brand was sued after customers complained of waiting more than 30 days for online orders. Yeezy Apparel …
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5 November
Martha Moxley murder: Case timeline
The murder of a 15-year-old girl rocked a quiet Connecticut town in 1975. A look inside at the case that has frustrated investigators. The girl next door In October 1975, Martha Moxley was a popular 15-year-old living with her parents, Dorthy and David, and her brother John, in the private …
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October, 2021
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28 October
Sally Yates learned she had breast cancer days before Russia investigation testimony
Less than a week before Sally Yates was set to testify to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election, the former acting attorney general was diagnosed with a rare breast cancer. “This was one of those times where the personal and the professional collided. And so it was, I …
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22 October
SPAC backing Trump has surged more than 800%. That’s sparking meme
Former president Donald Trump’s brand-new social media company is hitting it big on Wall Street, with its stock surging more than 800% since Wednesday. But the frenzy around the stock — and the company’s lack of financial results — is sparking comparisons to so-called meme stocks like Gamestop. Shares of …
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