FBI disrupts Russian hacking tool used to steal information from foreign governments
The FBI announced Tuesday that it has disrupted a network of hacked computers that Russian spies have used for years to steal sensitive information from at least 50 countries, including NATO governments.
2023-05-09 23:49
TurboTax is sending checks to 4.4 million customers as part of a $141 million settlement
Roughly 4.4 million people will soon receive checks from TurboTax, following a 50-state settlement accusing parent company Intuit for allegedly steering millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services.
2023-05-09 22:54
Chinese police detain man for allegedly using ChatGPT to spread rumors online
Police in China have detained a man they say used ChatGPT to create fake news and spread it online, in what state media has called the country's first criminal case related to the AI chatbot.
2023-05-09 19:51
LinkedIn to cut 716 jobs and shut its China app amid 'challenging' economic climate
LinkedIn, the world's largest social media platform for professionals, is cutting 716 positions and shutting down its jobs app in mainland China, the California-based company announced.
2023-05-09 15:18
Sam Bankman-Fried wants his case thrown out of court
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Monday filed motions to dismiss the US government's fraud charges against him.
2023-05-09 11:58
Graphic images of Texas mall shooting spread on Twitter, rekindling debate on how much to share
Within hours of the mass shooting on Saturday at a Texas outlet mall, some Twitter users shared gruesome pictures of bloodied bodies, purportedly from the crime scene. At least one image appeared to be of a child.
2023-05-09 03:23
New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and Zelda
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Jonas Brothers, Nintendo releasing a fresh Legend of Zelda video game and PBS’ “Great Performances” celebrating 50 years of Broadway with a starry concert
2023-05-08 22:56
Exclusive: Nearly 610,000 public sector workers got student loan forgiveness after Biden loosened the rules
Nearly 610,000 student loan borrowers have received debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program since October 2021, when the Biden administration temporarily expanded eligibility.
2023-05-08 21:59
Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration
Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms
2023-05-08 21:48