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AI

Experts Warn of Security Risks in Rapid Remote Access Expansion

Organizations rushing to enable widespread remote access amid the COVID-19 pandemic face heightened breach risks from overly broad network permissions, security specialists warn. Past incidents like the TJ Maxx and Target hacks show how single compromised credentials can expose entire systems.

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Corporate

Benton Lady Tigers Face Mt. Carmel in Girls Soccer Semifinals Saturday

The Benton Lady Tigers punched their ticket to the state semifinals with a 2-1 overtime win over Northshore on Monday. The No. 5 seed now meets top-seeded Mt. Carmel on Saturday at 3 p.m. in New Orleans.

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Medicine

Scientists pinpoint TNF blockade to curb ICI heart risks in cancer patients

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have identified a targeted way to prevent deadly heart inflammation from immune checkpoint inhibitors, popular cancer drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo. Blocking a specific TNF signaling pathway in mice stopped the cardiac damage without reducing the treatments' tumor-fighting power.

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Diplomatie & Handel

UVO respektiert Klage von VsZP, hält aber an Rechtsverstoß fest

Das slowakische öffentliche Beschaffungsamt UVO hat seinen Bescheid gegen die staatliche Krankenkasse Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa (VsZP) verteidigt. Dies geschah Stunden nach der Einreichung einer Verfassungsbeschwerde durch VsZP. VsZP reichte am...

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Medicine

OpenAI Staff Urged Alert on Shooter’s ChatGPT Posts Before Canada Attack

OpenAI employees flagged alarming ChatGPT messages from Jesse Van Rootselaar months before she killed six people in a February school shooting in British Columbia, sources say. The company banned her account but chose not to alert Canadian authorities.

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Medicine

Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack

Relatives of 40-year-old Dacia Forrester pleaded for public donations Friday after she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body when another woman allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her ablaze at a Whithorn gas station. An air ambulance stands ready to evacuate her once funds arrive.

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US Politics

Northcote College to Shut Next Week for Asbestos Building Demolition

Northcote College in Auckland will remain closed next week to demolish a fire-damaged building containing asbestos cladding. The decision prioritizes student and staff safety after Saturday's blaze.

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Cybersecurity

90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says

Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.

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Corporate

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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Corporate

Telangana HC Lists PIL on Illegal Structures in Nirmal’s Dharmasagar Lake

The Telangana High Court overruled government objections Friday and scheduled an early hearing for a public interest litigation accusing authorities of ignoring illegal constructions inside the full tank level of Dharmasagar lake in Nirmal district.

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US Politics

Trump Weighs Killing Iran’s Supreme Leader and Son

President Donald Trump is considering the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, according to U.S. officials. The option forms part of broader pressure tactics tied to Tehran's nuclear program.

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Wellness

Houston Group Distributes Narcan to Combat Overdoses in Black Men

A Houston nonprofit is training residents to reverse overdoses with free Narcan nasal spray, targeting older Black men who face rising death rates from opioids. The African American Male Wellness Agency just secured a $1 million grant to expand its efforts downtown and beyond.

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Medicine

Fresno Family Fundraises for Jose Navarro’s Funeral After Heart Failure Death

Jose Navarro, a 42-year-old Fresno construction worker, died Saturday from heart failure, leaving his family to scramble for funeral funds. Relatives held a car wash Friday at Clovis and Ashlan avenues and launched a GoFundMe that has pulled in over $1,000.

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Big Tech

Battlefield 6 Free for Xbox Game Pass Users Until Feb 22

Xbox users with an active Game Pass subscription can download and play Battlefield 6, the best-selling U.S. game of 2025, at no extra cost until February 22. The EA and DICE first-person shooter requires Essential, Premium or Ultimate tiers to access the trial.

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Corporate

Engineers Test Liverpool’s Williamson Square Fountains for Revival

Engineers have tested the long-dormant fountains in Liverpool's Williamson Square to determine if they can be reactivated. The £1.1 million installation, offline for years, now faces assessments by the Liverpool BID Company as a potential first step toward restoration.

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