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Social Security numbers of some Xfinity customers vulnerable in latest data breach: What to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) — A major data breach on Comcast-owned Xfinity has affected more than 35 million customers.Not only is this breach an example of a dangerous and growing trend among hackers, but it has made millions of Americans very vulnerable. Earlier this month, Xfinity issued a notice to customers warning them there was unauthorized access to internal systems as a result of this vulnerability — which was previously announced by software provider Citrix — between Oct. 16 and 19. Nearly 35.9 million affected by Xfinity data breach: filings Xfinity discovered the “suspicious activity” on Oct. 25, and in the following months determined that information was “likely acquired.” On Dec. 6, the company concluded that information included usernames and hashed passwords — and, for some customers, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, account security questions, birthdates, and contact information.Attorney Steven Weisman, editor of Scamicide.com, says the Xfinity data bre...

More suburbs are placing restrictions on migrant buses entering Chicago area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

CHICAGO — More suburbs are looking at putting restrictions in place to try to stop Texas from dropping off migrants in their cities without notice.Ever since Chicago imposed restrictions on when and where migrants can be dropped off, more buses have been showing up in suburbs with no warning, straining resources and leaving migrants and people who live in those cities in danger.So far, for example, no migrant buses have shown up in west suburban Broadview, but Mayor Katrina Thompson believes it won't be long until they do. She says it's not that Broadview wouldn't welcome them, but village officials need to know when and how many to expect."We're going to suffer from something that we can have a conversation about. It's not that we don't want them here. It's just, we have to plan," Thompson said.The mayor decided to take executive action, because the Village Board doesn't meet for another two weeks. Thompson does have support for her order that would require bus companies to provide...

South Side woman shot through window while confronting car burglars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman was shot early Friday morning through her window while confronting suspects breaking into her vehicle on the South Side.Just before 4:40 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of East 74th Street on the report of a shooting. Police believe a 52-year-old woman heard three male suspects attempting to break into her vehicle.As the woman confronted them, one of the suspects shot the woman through her apartment window in the shoulder, CPD said. She was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in an unknown condition.The three suspects fled and are not in custody. Body found in suburbs concludes search for missing St. Louis mother; ex-boyfriend charged with murder Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Magnetic balls sold at Walmart.com recalled: What to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Thousands of sets of high-powered magnetic balls are being recalled after the toys were found to be too small and too strong to comply with "mandatory federal magnet regulation," the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.The magnetic toys, of which an estimated 4,240 sets were sold, pose a serious risk of injury if ingested, the CPSC said."When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death," reads the CPSC's recall notice.Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks (Courtesy: CPSC)The balls — marketed under the name "Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks" — were sold exclusively on Walmart.com between Feb. 2022 and April 2023 through a company...

A once-in-a-century date will cap off 2023. Here's what it means

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

(WJW) — The year 2023 will end on special date that only happens once in a century: 12/31/23. It's not a palindrome date, which refers to a number sequence that can be read the same way forward and backward. There was a 10-day stretch of palindromes back in March of this year: 3-20-23, 3-21-23, 3-22-23, 3-23-23, 3-24-23, 3-25-23, 3-26-23, 3-27-23, 3-28-23 and 3-29-23.Palindromes are considered lucky because they are rare, according to the Farmer's Almanac. But the date that New Year's Eve falls on this year is quite rare, too. The last time the year ended with 123123 was in 1923. The next time it will happen is in another 100 years: on Dec. 31, 2123. ‘Use caution’: The holiday tradition that could end in a fine The Farmer's Almanac said some numerologists believe the type of sequence constitutes "angel numbers." USA Today reported that these repeating numbers symbolize for some a "green light" toward something in your life.The numbers in the sequence equal 12, which some consider ...

Silver Alert for 74-year-old Kyle man discontinued

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- A Silver Alert that was issued late Thursday night for a man reported missing from Kyle was discontinued Friday morning. The Kyle Police Department was searching for the 74-year-old after he was last seen Thursday at 5 p.m. Police said the man has a diagnosed cognitive impairment.

New Year’s Scrabble Tournament returns to Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 18th annual New Year’s Scrabble Tournament returns to the Albany Marriott this weekend. The event will run through January 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The multi-day tournament began with early bird matches on December 28. The weekend will feature a main event series with over 100 players and several cash prizes, as well as after-hours activities such as trivia and Scrabble variants like blitz and team games. The tournament will utilize both the NASPA Word List and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionaries. The full event schedule is listed below: Uber vouchers offered for New Year’s Eve in the Capital Region 2023 Albany New Year’s Scrabble Tournament ScheduleDecember 2911:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Early Bird 2, Rounds 1 through 57:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Main Event Rounds 1 through 3 December 309:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Main Event Rounds 4 through 72:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Main Event Rounds 8 through 119...

CDTA offers free rides on New Year's Eve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District Transportation Authority is offering free rides starting at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. The offer runs until approximately 2 a.m. on January 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The CDTA will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on January 1. The Northway Xpress (nX) and Thruway Xpress (TX) services will not be available. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday.CDTA Sales window will be closed on Monday and Tuesday and reopen on Wednesday. For more information, contact the CDTA's Customer Service Center at (518) 482-8822.

Amsterdam looking for food vendor for its golf course

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam has issued a request for proposals for food and beverage service at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course Pavilion. The vendor would have an anticipated opening date of April 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the city, the restaurant area in under construction and is expected to be complete on March 1, 2025. Because of that, the Pavilion has been renovated to serve a light fare menu and has a full-service drink station. The chosen bidder would also be expected to operate a beverage cart while the course is open.The concessions stand would be expected to be open seven days a week, including holidays, during golf season. The tentative hours would be daylight to dusk. Amsterdam adding driving range to its golf course Proposers should have a minimum of three years of food service management, said the city. The contract would originally be for April 1 to October 31, with an opti...

St. Louis police warn against celebratory gunfire to ring in new year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We're just days away from ringing in the new year. There are lots of ways to celebrate, but police say there's at least one act of celebration that's illegal in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department shared a tweet Friday reminding people that celebratory gunfire is illegal in the City of St. Louis because "it is illegal to discharge firearms in the city."The St. Louis Code of Ordinances states, "No person shall discharge any kind of firearm in this City without permission of the Mayor" unless they are a member of the police force, on duty under orders of a commanding officer or a manufacturer of weapons under approved testing standards. Police: St. Louis woman Marquisha Williams found deceased in Illinois SLMPD tells FOX 2 that people linked to celebratory gunfire in the City of St. Louis could be arrested or cited for violations such as discharging a firearm, property damage or possibly assault if a person is struck by the gunfire. "Help us ensure a...