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Makai Files Official Notice of January 2025 Data Breach
On February 4, 2025, Makai LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information that had been provided to the company. In this notice, Makai explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
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Best Collateral Files Notice of Data Breach Following Cyberattack that Compromised Consumer SSNs
On March 6, 2025, Best Collateral, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its IT network. In this notice, Best Collateral explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.
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Ukraine Supports 30-Day Cease-Fire as U.S. Says It Will Resume Military Aid
The deal announced on Tuesday delivered new momentum to efforts to halt the fighting, with the ball for any truce now in Russia’s court, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return.
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Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.
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Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.
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SXSW Film Festival 2025: The Rivals of Amziah King, Hallow Road, The Dutchman
A film finally hit this year’s relatively down SXSW like a bolt of lightning, producing multiple in-film applause breaks and a standing ovation at the end. Andrew Patterson’s “The Rivals of Amziah King” is a crowd-pleasing wonder, a new classic of the American South that hums with earnest adoration for the people of this region,…
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Prime Video’s “The Wheel of Time” Finally Comes Into Its Own With Season Three
Since its first season debuted in 2021, Prime Video’s “The Wheel of Time” has suffered from bloated storytelling and worldbuilding that has confused even the most fervent fantasy consumers. Despite reports that it is one of the streamer’s most popular series, it hasn’t fully garnered the attention of general audiences and the respect of devoted…
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Short Films in Focus: David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz on “A Lien”
The Oscar-nominated live-action short “A Lien,” directed by David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz, is a cry for help. Not just from the characters. Not just from the filmmakers. It represents a truth about our immigration system that leaves many innocent people feeling helpless, afraid and separated from anyone who can lend a hand in the situation.…