Author: chiara
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Largest water utility company in the U.S. targeted in cyberattack
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced that it was the target of a “cybersecurity incident.” The New Jersey-based utility company became aware of “unauthorized activity” in their computer networks and systems on Thursday that was determined to be the result of a cyberattack, it said in a…
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New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers, reports say
The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh, according to multiple published reports on Tuesday, following the team’s disappointing start with Aaron Rodgers back at the helm — and amid seeming tensions between the coach and the star quarterback. Saleh, who was hired by the Jets in 2021, finished his Jets head coaching record…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
In his address that day, Yoon warned the North against using nuclear weapons. “That day will see the end of the North Korean regime.” North Korea may be building a new submarine, the South Korean defense ministry said citing intelligence indications in a report to a member of parliament. In January, Kim reportedly ordered a…
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Biden cancels trip to Africa ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton, according to two sources familiar with the planning. Biden was scheduled to depart for Berlin on Thursday and then travel to Angola, returning to the U.S. on Oct. 15. It would mark the first time Biden would travel to the African continent as president. In…
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an aggressive approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe for all Americans. Biden is expected to announce the final…
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Fourteen AGs sue TikTok, accusing it of harming children’s mental health
Fourteen attorneys general, led by officials in New York and California, filed lawsuits Tuesday accusing the social media platform TikTok of damaging young users’ mental health and collecting their data without consent. The legal broadside, organized by a bipartisan coalition of 14 law enforcement officers, alleges TikTok violated state laws by falsely claiming its service…
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Blayne Alexander announced as ‘Dateline’s’ new correspondent
NBC News correspondent Blayne Alexander has been named the newest correspondent for “Dateline.” Alexander returned from maternity leave to make the announcement live on “TODAY” on Tuesday. “This is quite a way to come back from maternity leave, first day back after 4 1/2 months. I could not be more excited to join this team.…
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Election 2024 live updates: Harris makes high-profile media appearances; Trump to join virtual town hall
Election 2024 live updates: Harris makes high-profile media appearances; Trump to join virtual town hall
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Florida bracing for direct hit from monster storm
The Tampa Bay region is facing its second major hurricane in as many weeks after Helene brought widespread flooding to the region before making landfall along the Big Bend coast on Sept. 26. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said city workers were part of an “all-hands” deployment working to clear city streets and waterways of debris…