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States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.It had never had outside help in protecting its systems from a cyberattack, either at its existing plant that dates to the 1930s or the new $18.5 million one it is building.Then it — along with several other water utilities — was struck by what federal authorities say are Iranian-backed hackers targeting a piece of equipment specifically because it was Israeli-made.“If you told me to list 10 things that would go wrong with our water authority, this would not be on the list,” said Matthew Mottes, the chairman of the authority that handles water and wastewater for about 22,000 people in the woodsy exurbs around a one-time steel town outside Pittsburgh. The hacking of the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials at a time when states and the federal government are wrestling with how...

Corcept Therapeutics, PNM Resources fall; Valaris, Johnson & Johnson rise, Tuesday, 1/3/2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday:ASML Holding N.V. (ASML), down $27.90 to $729.02.The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers said it is facing export restrictions to China from the Dutch government on certain machines.Baidu Inc. (BIDU), down $3.60 to $115.49.The web search company terminated its plan to buy JOYY’s live-streaming operations in China.Tesla Inc. (TSLA), up $1.45 to $249.93.Steep price cuts helped the electric vehicle maker increase its fourth-quarter vehicle sales by almost 20%.Valaris Ltd. (VAL), up 71 cents to $69.28.The offshore drilling services company announced a multi-year contract with Petrobras offshore Brazil.Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (CORT), down $8.93 to $23.55.The pharmaceutical company lost a patent dispute involving its Cushing’s syndrome drug Korlym with Teva.PNM Resources Inc. (PNM), down $2.39 to $39.21.Iberdrola’s Avangrid unit is terminating its plan to buy the power c...

Canada knocked out of world juniors by the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals on a last-minute goal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — St. Louis Blues prospect Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as the Czech Republic beat Canada 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the IIHF world junior hockey championship, knocking one of the tournament favorites out in stunning fashion.Tomas Cibulka had the other goal for the Czechs. Carolina Hurricanes 2022 draft pick Jakub Vondras got the win.Finland beat Slovakia 4-3 in overtime to also advance to the semifinals of the under-20 tournament. The United States played Latvia and host Sweden was set to face Switzerland in other quarterfinal action.Canada had won each of the previous two world junior tournaments and three of the past four.___AP hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/hockeySource

Patriots fall to 4-12 and clinch worst season in Belichick’s coaching career

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

The game meant nothing to the New England Patriots. And any chance they had of playing spoiler disappeared in a turnover-filled first half. Bailey Zappe threw three interceptions on two of his first three passes, added another in the second quarter and his first completion was fumbled away by receiver Pharaoh Brown in Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. With the loss, the Patriots clinched the worst record of Bill Belichick’s coaching career.“That first half, you can’t do that. You can’t turn the ball over four times,” center David Andrews said. “The best team in the world, it’s hard to win when you turn the ball over four times.”The Patriots remained in the game thanks in part to Jalen Reagor’s touchdown on the game-opening kickoff. But, down one score, they couldn’t get a first down on their last possession and then they couldn’t stop the Bills, allowing them three first downs on a game-ending drive that ate the last 5:02 off the clock.“Obviously, a terrible first 20 m...

Colorado teen to compete at 2024 Youth Olympics in South Korea

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- It's said 10,000 hours of any activity could make you an expert. At just 15 years old, Hunter Maytin from Aspen has likely logged way more than 10,000 hours on his skis. "I've been skiing basically ever since I could walk," Maytin said. "I really like the adrenaline it gives you, it's really fun." Why you should keep your Christmas lights up through the end of January Fun is one way to describe his interest in the sport. He's now competing at a global level, flying out to South Korea to represent the United States in the fourth Youth Olympic Games in January.Hunter's work started well before then. "Over the summer, it's a lot of trampoline, working out in the gym," Maytin said.The trampoline is for practicing his turns and flips. Come winter, he's hitting the slopes to put these amazing, at times breathtaking moves to work."It's honestly more fun than it is scary because there's not many people that ski halfpipe. Everybody that skis halfpipe are friends," Maytin s...

Man wanted for allegedly stealing purse from cemetery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies are searching for a man who allegedly stole a woman's purse while she was visiting a cemetery and made fraudulent purchases with her cards.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the theft took place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Crown Hill Cemetery located in the 12000 block of West 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.Deputies said a woman was visiting a grave when her vehicle was broken into, and her purse was stolen.The suspect allegedly used her stolen credit cards at a King Soopers and Walmart near 58th Avenue and Independence Street in Arvada. However, several of the purchases were unsuccessful. Suspect allegedly assaulted, kidnapped woman in Aurora Deputies said the suspect was able to complete two purchases for a total of $700. Both purchases were made shortly after noon on Dec. 16.Police are searching for this man who allegedly stole a woman's purse from a cemetery and used her credit cards. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office) Police are searchin...

Colorado town among the most affordable mountain destinations

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado has an almost endless number of mountain getaways, but some of them are more affordable than others to visit.That is according to the travel website Trips To Discover, which put together a list of destinations that, while not as glitzy as the likes of Aspen or Vail, can still deliver gorgeous mountain views and winter activities without emptying your bank account.The list included Leadville, which is the highest incorporated city in the nation, sitting at 10,152 feet above sea level. These new routes will start flying from Denver airport next year While Leadville does not feature any ski resorts of its own, there are a number nearby. Trips To Discover specifically mentioned Ski Cooper, which is just a few miles north of the town.The town also has a few events, including the Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival Weekend in March and the Leadville Boom Days in August.The list also pointed out the town's many museums and the Leadville Historic District, ...

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community.She and the presidents of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania came under fire last month for their lawyerly answers to a line of questioning from New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who asked whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” would violate the colleges’ code of conduct. The three presidents had been called before the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce to answer accusations that universities were failing to protect Jewish students amid rising fears of antisemitism worldwide and fallout from Israel’s intensifying war in Gaza, which faces heightened criticis...

Turkey arrests 33 suspected of spying for Israel

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

Turkish authorities have arrested 33 people suspected of carrying out “international espionage” for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday.Police carried out a large operation across eight provinces near Istanbul, as part of an investigation by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT).Yerlikaya said Israeli intelligence was attempting to organize attacks against foreign nationals residing in Turkey, including identifying, tracking and kidnapping them.“We will never allow espionage activities against the national unity and solidarity of our country,” Yerlikaya said.Turkish state media Anadolu Agency reported that police were still looking for 13 suspects.Relations between Turkey and Israel have soured amid the Israel-Hamas war, in which approximately 22,000 people in Gaza have been killed, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry.Turkish...

Harvard President Claudine Gay is resigning after antisemitism testimony, plagiarism claims

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:12:14 GMT

Harvard President Claudine Gay is resigning following the intense backlash over comments she made about antisemitism on campus, along with claims that she has plagiarized.“It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down as president,” Gay wrote to the Harvard community on Tuesday. “This is not a decision I came to easily. Indeed, it has been difficult beyond words because I have looked forward to working with so many of you to advance the commitment to academic excellence that has propelled this great university across centuries.“But, after consultation with members of the Corporation, it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual,” she added in the letter.She will be resuming her faculty position at Harvard.Gay has been under fire f...