Cyberattack that crippled Nevada’s systems reveals vulnerability of smaller government agencies to hackers

[ad_1] Las Vegas — Nevada officials revealed Wednesday that personal information may have been compromised in what was described as a “sophisticated ransomware-based cybersecurity attack” that occurred Sunday in which hackers infiltrated government networkers and disrupted essential services statewide. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo had initially said Monday there were no signs personal data was stolen. However,…

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Man in a Ferrari on an aircraft carrier attempts to set record for fastest car driven on a boat

[ad_1] Civitavecchia, Italy — Along Italy’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of a navy ship while chasing a world record: the fastest car on a boat. Last year, Barone set the Italian Timekeepers Federation’s record on another aircraft carrier in southern Italy, hitting 94.4 mph. In Civitavecchia, on the…

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Saturday Sessions: Neko Case performs “Wreck”

[ad_1] Neko Case’s music career started with drumming in punk bands as a teen, but her powerhouse vocals and songwriting soon took center stage. She launched her solo career in 1997 and remains a distinctive voice in American music, recently releasing “Neon Grey Midnight Green,” her ninth full-length studio album. From that album, here is…

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What China’s spies are doing in the U.S., and what happens when they’re caught

[ad_1] This is an updated version of a story first published on May 18, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  According to the latest assessment from America’s intelligence agencies, China “remains the most active and persistent cyber threat to [the] U.S.” Its hackers have infiltrated the U.S. government, the private sector, and critical infrastructure,…

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