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Rhode Islanders' data was leaked from a cyberattack on state health benefits website

Rhode Islanders' data was leaked from a cyberattack on state health benefits website

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals who hacked Rhode Island’s system for health and benefits programs have released files to a site on the dark web, a scenario the state has been preparing for, Gov. Daniel McKee said Monday.

Losing your kids to doom scrolling? Greece is building a government app for that

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece announced plans on Monday to enhance parental oversight of mobile devices in 2025 through a government-operated app, that will help get digital age verification and browsing controls.
Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank.

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and former navy lieutenant who helped Canada avert a nuclear catastrophe before ascending to the highest political office in the United States, died Sunday at his home in Georgia.

Tate McCubbin scores 20 as Austin Peay rolls past Brescia 93-46

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tate McCubbin had 20 points and Austin Peay cruised to a 93-46 victory over Brescia on Sunday. McCubbin also contributed eight rebounds for the Governors (5-8).
Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills

Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers hoped to become the NFL's fifth quarterback to throw 500 touchdown passes . Instead, he made some dubious history in one of the worst losses of his 20-year career.
A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue.
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