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‘Backrooms’ Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators
“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.
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How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida
NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.
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Times/Siena Poll: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.
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Book Review: ‘View From the East Wing,’ by Jill Biden
Beyond a few pointed digs at her husband’s successor, “View From the East Wing” largely sticks to the head-spinning details of first lady-hood.
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In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.
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J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
The U.S. has begun rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to select airports for enhanced health screenings, to identify those who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
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How Music Shapes Our Memory: The Science Behind Your Favorite Songs
Music has an uncanny ability to transport us through time. A song we haven’t heard in years can suddenly pull us back to a specific moment, evoking a flood of emotions and memories as if we were right there again. But why does music have this powerful hold on our memory? Growing up, my mom…
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Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report Highlights
I am a big fan of Verizon’s yearly Data Breach Investigations Report. I follow it closely, as it confirms what we are seeing in the field, and provides validation for defense strategies employed to protect against attacks. The 2026 Report was recently published, and as I have mentioned before, it is well worth reading….By: Robinson+Cole…
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Permit Fee Phishing Scams in Construction Projects: What Owners and Contractors Need to Know
As residential construction projects continue to increase, so do targeted cyber scams aimed at property owners, contractors, and project stakeholders. One emerging scheme involves fraudulent “permit fee” emails that appear to come from local government agencies. These messages are designed to exploit active construction timelines, creating urgency and pressuring recipients to act quickly before verifying…
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The Age of Automated Fraud: Defending Against Documentation Cloning and AI-Generated Claims
For years, healthcare payers have treated note cloning—the practice of copying and pasting electronic health record (EHR) text—as a primary red flag in fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations. Today, as the industry races to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) for documentation, the threat of “cloning” is not disappearing; it is simply evolving. For insurance carriers…