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American Trust Retirement Sends Out Data Breach Letters Following August 2024 Email Incident
On December 31, 2024, AT Retirement Services, LLC and American Trust Company (“American Trust”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s employee’s system. In this notice, American Trust explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…
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Prudential Financial Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting an Unknown Number of Annuity Customers
Recently, Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Prudential explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses,…
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Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.
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West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams
Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term.
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In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.
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Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.
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Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.
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Noah Wyle Anchors Intense, Effective Max Medical Drama “The Pitt”
It’s a bit disconcerting to see the “new kid” of Cook County General Hospital on the massive hit “ER” become the grizzled veteran of a similar medical drama three decades later, but that’s where we’re at with the very good “The Pitt,” a show that reminds one of the simple charms of well-done procedural television.…
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“The Brutalist,” “Emilia Pérez” Win Big at 2025 Golden Globe Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out their Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 5th, and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” were the big winners, taking home the two Best Picture awards for drama and musical/comedy. Acting winners included Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist,” Sebastian Stan for “A Different Man,” Fernanda…
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Beachside Mingling at a Poignant Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch
A beachside gathering for artists and industry folks to mingle in a casual environment, this year the Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch turned into a uniquely contemplative celebration. In addition to honoring the people behind some of the most accomplished films and episodic series of the last year, the event was an opportunity to remember Josh…