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LONDON — Data breaches like the recent one involving millions of AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence.As our lives move online, personal data such as email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and even passcodes are increasingly at risk of being stolen or accidentally exposed.In malicious breaches, cybercriminals can use stolen data to target people by sending phishing messages or taking out loans or credit cards in their names, which It is a common and harmful type of identity theft.Here are some tips to protect yourself.be carefulIn the United States, there is no federal law that forces companies…
Asian stocks rose on Thursday even as Wall Street stocks fell on the S&P 500's worse losing streak since the start of the year due to a decline in technology stocks. U.S. futures fell, but oil prices rose.Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to $38,090.87, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.5% to $16,489.59. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.6% to 3,089.93. South Korea's Kospi led the region's gains, rising 1.8% to 2,631.15. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 500 rose 0.6% to 7,651.30. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.6% to 5,022.21. It has fallen 4.4% since setting a record late last…
Utah Tech students express their gratitude after setting up a booth during the annual Giving Day during D Week, April 9, 2024 | Photo by Utah Tech St. George News ST. George — Utah Tech's annual Trailblazer Day of Giving raised a record $85,000 from 82 donations during the recently concluded D Week. The 36-hour event from April 9th to 10th exceeded its original fundraising goal of $50,000. This is the fourth year the university has hosted Trailblazer Day of Giving, but the first time it is held during D Week. Lance Brown, Utah Tech's director of development, told St.…
FAYETTEVILLE — The second-ranked University of Arkansas baseball team rallied to defeat Texas Tech again on Wednesday, but this time the Razorbacks didn't have to come back from such a wide deficit. Peyton Holt and Ben McLaughlin scored on an RBI hit by Wehiwa Aloy and a sacrifice fly by Jack Wagner in the sixth inning to give Arkansas the lead, and the Razorbacks won 5-4 at Baum-Walker Stadium. The University of Arkansas (32-5) has won 25 straight home games. The Razorbacks swept the two-game midweek series against the Red Raiders (26 wins, 13 losses). Arkansas trailed 7-0 on Tuesday,…
Start from 2-1 Series win over North Carolina State University Last weekend, the Virginia softball team returned to Palmer Park on Tuesday to take on rival Virginia Tech in the first Commonwealth Clash game of the year. The Cavaliers (28-14, 11-8 ACC) lost 6-0 to the Hokies (32-9-1, 15-4 ACC), who were on a five-game winning streak. After a scoreless first inning, the first batter of the second inning, Virginia Tech junior utility player Cori McMillan, stepped up to the plate and hit a solo home run into the right field seats that Virginia Tech was unable to defend, ending…
(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks were mixed as U.S. stocks extended their losing streak for the longest time since January.Most Read Articles on BloombergJapanese stocks fell from the start of trading, but Australian and South Korean stocks rose. Stock futures in Hong Kong are showing early losses, while similar contracts in China are rising. U.S. futures were little changed after the S&P 500 index fell for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, extending its decline by more than 4% from last week's all-time high.Asian chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Tokyo Electron, which will report results later on Thursday,…
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University's small coed cheer squad won its first championship at the National Cheerleading Association competition held in Daytona Beach, Florida over the weekend. Tech head cheer and mascot coach Bruce Bills said he couldn't be more proud of the historic performance. “Here we learn why we do what we do. On that national stage, we are showcasing some of the most elite skills known in the cheerleading world.” Bills said. However, Bills told Everythinglubock.com that Elite's skills are not as easy and seamless as they seem, saying the team has been preparing all year for…
The spring transfer portal window is open and Georgia Tech has remained active so far. One of the players they offered was Arkansas State defensive end Keylon Crawford. Crawford played two seasons with the Red Wolves, but entered the portal this spring. Georgia Tech isn't the only school to offer Crawford. Mississippi State, Pitt, Cincinnati, Minnesota, California and Indiana are others. Defensive line and pass rusher may be the positions Georgia Tech is looking at the most this spring. The Yellow Jackets have Josh Robinson, Eddie Kelly, Kevin Harris, Furman transfer Jack Burton, freshman Jordan Boyd, redshirt freshman Shaimake Jones,…
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded all Alaska Airlines flights after the airline said it encountered problems while trying to upgrade its weight and balance calculation system. Flights were allowed to resume about an hour later.In an emailed statement, the airline said all flights, including those on Alaska Airlines' Horizon Airlines, were suspended from 7:30 a.m. Pacific time to 8:30 a.m. PT “out of an abundance of caution.” Alaska Airlines has since resumed operations, but delays are expected throughout the day. The FAA confirmed that operations are returning to normal.Read more for just $1Get unlimited access to dallasnews.com for…
Norma Benitez-Montelongo and her husband run a booming floral and event planning business in Waco, where she completed her college degree without leaving home. CREATORS Raised in a small town outside of Waco, Texas, Texas Tech University alumna Norma Benitez-Montelongo grew up as a first-generation American in the U.S. with her parents and two older brothers. One of her fondest memories, and perhaps most influential childhood activities, was gardening. Her parents always had gardens, so plants and flowers have been a lifelong attraction for her. But young Norma couldn’t have known just how important that passion would become in her…