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Russia Used Microsoft Resellers in Hacking
The New York Times - 25 Dec 2020 05:59
Evidence from the security firm CrowdStrike suggests that companies that sell software on behalf of Microsoft were used to break into Microsoft's Office 365 customers.
New Hampshire mom, son found dead amid abuse accusations
New York Post - 25 Dec 2020 05:34
A New Hampshire mother and her 2-year-old son were found dead in their home last week after the mom was accused of verbally and physically abusing the tot. Officers found 25-year-old Mercedes Tremblay and her son, Mason,...
President Trump Golfs as COVID-19 Relief and Government Shutdown Hang in the Balance
Time - 25 Dec 2020 05:13
Trump had no events on his public schedule Thursday, but traveled to his Palm Beach golf club, where he was spotted by CNN on the links
U.S. to Require Negative Covid-19 Test for All Travelers From U.K.
The New York Times - 25 Dec 2020 07:13
The new rule, which takes effect on Monday, will apply to Americans as well as foreign nationals.
Christmas in Florida: Chilly forecast, falling iguanas
ABC News - 25 Dec 2020 06:23
With unexpectedly cold weather in the forecast and pandemic-related curfews in some places, Florida is about to have a Christmas unlike any other in recent memory, and it may involve falling iguanas
Officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man served with charges recommending his firing
USA Today - 25 Dec 2020 04:16American Indian Activist Hank Adams Dies at 77
Time - 25 Dec 2020 07:30
Hank Adams, one of Indian Country’s most prolific thinkers and strategists, has died at age 77. Adams was called the “most important Indian” by influential Native American rights advocate and author Vine Deloria Jr...
A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment
CNN - 25 Dec 2020 06:24
A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an Indiana hospital.
Students in NYC shelters lack reliable Wi-Fi needed for remote learning
CBSNews - 25 Dec 2020 06:18
It's estimated there are more than 16,000 children living in New York City family shelters, and many of them still have weak or no Wi-Fi service necessary for virtual education. Meg Oliver reports.
New Hampshire mom of 2-year-old boy both found dead had history of domestic abuse: reports
NY Daily News - 25 Dec 2020 05:51
A dead New Hampshire mother had been accused of abusing both her mother and 2-year-old son before the discovery of her corpse.
Iowa cat home for Christmas after being lost for nearly 5 years
USA Today - 25 Dec 2020 05:21
Lottie was lost nearly five years ago, shortly after Christmas 2015. After some chance encounters, he was reunited with his owner this week.
Columbus Officials Move to Fire Officer in Fatal Shooting of Black Man
The New York Times - 25 Dec 2020 05:03
The police chief said Officer Adam Coy "must be terminated immediately" for not quickly turning on a body camera and not providing aid to the man he shot.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to California billionaire
CBSNews - 25 Dec 2020 04:23
Billionaire businessman Ron Burkle, an associate of the late pop star, bought the property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara.
Amazon delivery worker busted for stealing packages from route: cops
New York Post - 25 Dec 2020 20:58
A worker making deliveries for Amazon has been nabbed in Missouri for swiping packages from multiple homes along her route, police said. Alyssa George, 22, of O'Fallon, Illinois, has been charged with stealing after she ...
COVID relief bill flown to Florida, where Trump went golfing
CBSNews - 25 Dec 2020 15:57
President's insistence on $2,000 checks to most Americans rather than $600 Congress agreed to has the entire measure up in the air.
Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row
ABC News - 25 Dec 2020 15:40
A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row, potentially setting up the Trump administration to schedule the execution after president-elect Joe...
The 'Trump Bump' for Books Has Been Significant. Can It Continue?
The New York Times - 25 Dec 2020 15:40
As a new administration looms, publishers have snapped up another crop of forthcoming Trump books by prominent journalists and pundits.
The Real Estate Collapse of 2020
The New York Times - 25 Dec 2020 15:34
The pandemic devastated the housing industry this year, but there were a few flickers of life.
Couple pulled from car submerged by flash flood in 'Christmas miracle'
New York Post - 25 Dec 2020 21:03
In what onlookers described as a "Christmas miracle," a British couple were rescued from a submerged car after a major flash flood, according to a report. Dramatic images captured firefighters removing a man and woman fr...
Chinese producer on Netflix's 'Three-Body Problem' dies from poisoning
New York Post - 25 Dec 2020 18:55
The chairman of a Netflix-affiliated Chinese gaming company who was poisoned this month has died — and a co-worker remains the prime suspect in the shocking case, according to reports. Yoozoo Group boss Lin Qi — exec...
Christmas Morning Explosion Rocks Downtown Nashville
Time - 25 Dec 2020 16:36
No injuries were immediately reported
More than 100K residents lose power as storm ravages NY, NJ on Christmas
New York Post - 25 Dec 2020 15:49
High winds and heavy rain left more than 100,000 residents across New York and New Jersey without power Christmas morning. By 8 a.m. Con Edison reported about 18,000 customers were out of service, with 18,000 more custom...