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Biden to propose 5.2 percent federal pay increase, largest in 43 years
President Biden will propose a 5.2 percent raise for federal employees, the largest increase the White House has put forward since Jimmy Carter was president.
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3 early takeaways from the new Dominion-Fox lawsuit documents
Fox was a hotbed of backbiting, and its vaunted news division wasn’t as neutral as it claimed to be
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Southeastern Louisiana University Experiences What Some Believe to Be a Ransomware Attack
On February 25, 2023, Southeastern Louisiana University (“SLU”) posted notice of a potential data breach on Facebook. Based on the school’s post, certain SLU systems were down in response to what the school characterized as a “Temporary Network and System Disruption.” While the details of the breach have not yet been confirmed, under existing data…
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Tennessee State University Posts Notice of “Ransomware Threat”
On February 26, 2023, Tennessee State University (“TSU”) posted a “Notice of Suspicious Network Activity” after the institution experienced what it believes to have been a ransomware attack. As of March 6, 2023, some of the school’s networks remain down, causing many to wonder if the cyberattack compromised student or faculty information….By: Console and Associates,…
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1st Franklin Financial Corporation Notifies Customers of Recent Data Breach
On February 14, 2023, 1st Franklin Financial Corporation (“1FFC”) filed notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after confirming that a recent data security incident compromised consumer data stored on the company’s computer network. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’…
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Ukraine Claims Bakhmut Battle Is Wagner’s ‘Last Stand’
Ukrainians say Russia’s Wagner mercenary group is running low on fighters recruited from prisons, used in attacks on Bakhmut, where Ukraine has also endured heavy losses.
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Spying by Mexico’s Armed Forces Brings Fears of a ‘Military State’
This is the first time a paper trail has emerged to prove definitively that the Mexican military spied on citizens who were trying to expose its misdeeds.
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France’s Fight Over Retirement Is a Question of Identity
Resistance to the government’s plan to push back the retirement age is not just about working longer. It springs from a deep sense of what defines France as a nation.
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Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
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2 Americans Found Dead, 2 Found Alive in Mexico Kidnapping
Four friends crossed the border on Friday, but within hours, they were abducted by gunmen and two of them were killed before the others were rescued Tuesday.