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Busted California Retail Theft and Fraud Ring Targeted the Elderly in $1M+ Scam
California authorities arrested several suspects in conjunction with a retail theft and fraud ring targeting the elderly and others in their more than $1 million scam, according to a press release ...
After Jewel Heist Louvre Director Acknowledges Failure, Offers to Resign
The Louvre's director, on Wednesday, acknowledged a "terrible failure" at the Paris tourist attraction after a daylight crown jewel heist over the weekend, and offered to resign, but it was refused. ...
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Greatly Improved Since 2019: AAA
A new report highlights how nighttime road safety improved with automatic pedestrian detection, according to research conducted by AAA. Testing was conducted on a closed course using a robotic ...
Hi-tech Accessories, AI Boost Amazon Delivery Speeds and Promise to Reduce Injuries
In its relentless drive to bring everyday items to customers faster, Amazon has shifted expectations from two-day delivery to same-day and even within an hour. Now, with robots, artificial ...
Amazon Cloud Outage Exposes the Internet’s Vulnerable Backbone
A massive internet outage stemming from errors in Amazon cloud services on Monday morning demonstrated just how many people rely on the corporate behemoth's computational infrastructure every day — ...
U.S. Court Orders Spyware Firm NSO to Stop Targeting WhatsApp, Reduces Damages
A U.S. court has ordered Israel's NSO Group to stop targeting Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service, a development the spyware company warned could put it out of business. In a 25-page ruling ...
New Rules, Delays for FEMA Grants Put Disaster Response at Risk: State Emergency Officials
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and ...
10 Riskiest U.S. Roads for Drivers this Halloween
New analysis shows that aggressive driving peaks during the weekends, coinciding with Halloween celebrations this year, according to Allstate's Drivewise data. Aggressive driving behavior in major ...