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Center for Vein Restoration Notifies 446,094 People of Recent Data Breach
On December 5, 2024, the Center for Vein Restoration (“CVR”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed files on the company’s computer network. In this notice, CVR explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…
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Failure to Diagnose a Heart Condition
A heart condition can often be a silent but serious threat to a person’s health. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-altering or fatal consequences. However, when a healthcare provider fails to diagnose a heart condition in a timely manner, the results can be devastating. This type of medical error not only jeopardizes…
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Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought fierce battles for territory.
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How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria
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Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a trial that began four years ago. He has denied the charges.
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In France, Marine Le Pen Takes Aim at the Top
After helping to oust the prime minister last week, the far-right leader has made clear her next target is President Emmanuel Macron.
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In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions
This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.
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Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.
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“The Brutalist” Leads Chicago Film Critics Association Nominees
Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” was the big film for the Chicago Film Critics Association this year, leading their nominations with 9 this year, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Original Screenplay. The film, which was also named the best of 2024 by the critics of this site, many of whom are in the…
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The Best Films of 2024
What a year. It’s that time on the calendar when a site like RogerEbert.com is asked to distill the entire year to a list, but the best films of 2024 feel more difficult to summarize than most. There’s a remarkable diversity of tone, genre, and voice in the 20 films featured below, but what do…