A criminal group originating from Russia named “DarkSide” is believed to be responsible for a ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, according to a former senior cyber official. DarkSide typically targets non-Russian speaking countries, the source said. The attack has led the White House to form an interagency working group over the weekend to prepare
Continue ReadingRescue operations are underway to free a whale stranded in the River Thames in London, the Port of London Authority said. The whale was spotted at around 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) Sunday stuck near Richmond Lock on the River Thames, a port spokesperson told CNN. The whale is believed to be a
Continue ReadingColonial Pipeline Company, which was the recent victim of a ransomware cybersecurity attack, says it is working to develop a restart plan for its pipeline system, which was temporarily shut down to contain the threat. The company’s main lines remain offline, but some smaller lines between terminals and delivery points are now operational, the company
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Raul Ruidiaz scored his fifth goal in four games and the Seattle Sounders beat the rival Portland Timbers 2-1 on Sunday to remain undefeated.
Continue ReadingDr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s time to start relaxing indoor masks requirements. Fauci replied, “I think so, and I think you’re going to probably be seeing that as we go along, and as more people get vaccinated.”
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A sailor of the doomed 1845 Franklin arctic expedition was identified using DNA from a living relative in South Africa, marking the first time a crew member of that infamous voyage has been positively identified this way. The skeletal and tooth remains were
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Some pregnant Canadians aren’t able to get fully vaccinated before their due date because of the extended interval between doses. Many provinces have prioritized vaccinating pregnant people against COVID-19 as their risks for severe disease are increased and they can pass antibodies on
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There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon including Deschutes County’s 74th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,530, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
Continue ReadingA brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,560 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Copper Canyon Fire was about 20% contained as of Sunday, the department said on Twitter. Fire crews are focused on monitoring the blaze’s southern and western edges, according
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Oahu, HI (KITV) — The median price of a single-family home continues to skyrocket on Oahu. “The (interest) rates are the lowest its ever been in years and years and it’s still frustrating how hard it is to find a decent living place where you can afford,” said
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the role of House Republican conference chair, as Rep. Liz Cheney faces a vote to oust her from the influential GOP leadership post. “Yes, I do,” McCarthy told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo when asked if he supports the New York
Continue ReadingIs Fortnite a game? An app? An expansive virtual universe? All of the above? Is an iPhone just another gaming device, or a tightly controlled ecosystem? And is it really as secure as it is reputed to be? These are just some of the many questions that have come up so far and been debated
Continue ReadingThe US has an opportunity to get ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address ongoing concerns, one expert says. “People were worried about safety, we now have hundreds of millions of doses out there, so we have great data on safety,” emergency medical physician
Continue ReadingChicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible to find. Shortages are popping up across the supply chain as the pandemic messes with shipping, demand, supply and all the other levers of the global economy. Here’s what’s hard to get, why and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PRICHARD, AL (WALA) — Just three days after his body was found in the street, across from a church in Prichard, Daylen McBride’s loved ones gathered at the very spot that has brought them so much pain. The 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times Wednesday morning; a callous
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on the St. Louis Area Food Bank. “We saw our numbers skyrocket, said St. Louis Area Food Bank President Meredith Knopp. “We’re talking about an almost 46 percent increase over what we were already doing
Continue ReadingMore than 825 baby diamondback terrapin turtles rescued from New Jersey storm drains have made their home at Stockton University in recent weeks. As the small turtles attempt to cross streets, they can easily slip into storm drains. Local volunteers have been scooping up the hatchlings using modified nets, and bringing them to the university
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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes pulled off a perfect pit stop strategy to reel in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and pass the Dutch driver with just six laps remaining of the Spanish Grand Prix. These two rivals have been battling for race wins in each of the four grands prix so far this season, but Hamilton’s
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for elevated levels of betamethasone, trainer Bob Baffert revealed Sunday, throwing the horse’s victory last weekend at Churchill Downs into question. Speaking to reporters Sunday morning, Baffert denied that the horse had ever been treated with the drug, which is sometimes used for joint pain in horses,
Continue ReadingStacey Abrams is known as a fierce voting rights advocate, a former gubernatorial candidate and a rising star in the Democratic Party. But the Georgia Democrat is also known by another name: Selena Montgomery. Berkley, a Penguin House imprint, announced last week that it will re-release three romance novels Abrams wrote under the pen name
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