Healthcare industry seeing increasing attacks by cybercriminals
As threats grow, federal and state governments are seeking to bolster local government cybersecurity through funding. The healthcare industry is suffering from an increasing number of attacks by cybercriminals. According to data released by the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC), last year, the number of victims of ransomware attacks in this sector in the […]
Every water firm in England and Wales under investigation over sewage spills | Water industry
The water regulator has taken action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, meaning all wastewater treatment companies in England and Wales are under investigation over sewage spills. Ofwat is Formal notice was issued It called on Dúr Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfdwy, Severn Trent and United Utilities to provide evidence […]
Wealthy industry donors fuel Trump’s conversion on cryptocurrency – The Washington Post
During his time in office, Donald Trump called cryptocurrency a “scam” and a “desperate disaster.” President Trump struck a different tone in the official Republican platform he compiled last week. “Republicans will end the Democrats’ illegal and un-American crackdown on cryptocurrency and oppose the creation of a central bank digital currency,” the platform, which is […]
Biden admin opens line with crypto industry amid icy relations
The Biden administration began negotiations with the cryptocurrency industry on Wednesday as the White House and Democrats find themselves at odds with leading players in the digital asset space. Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to President Biden, met with dozens of crypto leaders in her personal capacity on Wednesday at a roundtable hosted by crypto-friendly […]
Biden administration giving $1.7B to auto industry to bolster US EV production
The Biden administration will provide $1.7 billion to auto companies to boost their efforts to build electric cars, trucks and motorcycles. The funding covers 11 projects and is expected to help companies transition their facilities to electric vehicle manufacturing or expand their existing electric vehicle operations. Administration officials told reporters that funding would be prioritized […]
Why I’m Leaving the Long-Haul Industry
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve been a truck driver for over 20 years. I suppose I always knew I would be, ever since that career day in the third grade when among all the kids dressed like doctors and baseball players, there I stood dressed like Jerry Reed from Smokey and the Bandit. Pop […]
It Turns Out That Western Sanctions On Russia’s Booming Oil Industry May Be Falling Flat
The West has sought to crack down on Russia’s oil sector through crippling sanctions in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, but new data indicates that a key goal of the sanctions is not being achieved, Bloomberg News reported Monday. The price for Russian Ural crude oil deliveries from a major Black Sea port […]
Paramount and Skydance announce merger in entertainment industry shake-up
Paramount and Skydance Media have agreed to a transaction to create a combined company worth about $28 billion, adding to a string of high-profile mergers in the entertainment industry. The combined company was referred to as “New Paramount” in a news release from Skydance, which was founded by Larry Ellison’s son David Ellison in 2010. […]
CAROL PLATT LIEBAU AND FRANK RICCI: Chevron Capsized By The Fishing Industry, Protects All Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court has made all of us a little freer by limiting the power of the executive branch — curbing administrative overreach by the vast number of government agencies that impact the lives of millions of Americans. In a landmark decision in Loper Bright vs. Raimondo, the court overruled its 1984 decision in Chevron vs. Natural […]
‘THRILLED’: Jon Taffer applauds Trump’s tax-free tips proposal as ‘massive’ move for industry
‘Bar Rescue’ host and executive producer Jon Taffer breaks down the impact of inflation and tax-free tips on the restaurant and … source