The number of CBP suicides in 2024 has almost eclipsed 2023 total
The number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents who have committed suicide so far this year has nearly surpassed the total number who will take their own lives in 2023. Exhausted agents say the crisis at the closed southern border is taking a toll. At least seven CBP officers have committed suicide this year, […]
Hackers may have stolen every Americans' Social Security number: Report
(News Nation) — Civil rights activists fear a tsunami of identity theft is on the way after a group of hackers claim to have stolen nearly 3 billion personal details, including Social Security numbers. The theft happened in April Class action lawsuit The filing was made in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by a […]
Hackers may have stolen your Social Security number
According to the lawsuit, every American’s sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth and phone numbers, was stolen online by hackers and then sold on the dark web. The class action lawsuit was filed against Jericho Pictures, Inc., a background check and fraud prevention company doing business as National Public Data. […]
Miss your flip phone? A growing number of people are ditching the smartphone for ‘dumb phones’
Smartphones can do so much these days that their function as actual phones, while natural, seems unimportant. The expansion of smartphone apps and features clearly appeals to people who grew up corded and with shared lines, people whose old-world habits keep them excited about such novelties. But it seems some smartphone users are tired of […]
Number of UK adults who vape reaches record level, report finds | Health policy
The analysis found that the proportion of adults in the UK who vape is at an all-time high, and the number of people who both smoke and vape has doubled in the past three years. The number of smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes is growing from 17% in 2021 to 32% in 2024, […]
Growing number of Americans with jobs are homeless thanks to ‘fast-rising rents,’ inflation: Report
Rising rent costs and soaring inflation are resulting in a growing number of Americans who have jobs but still don’t have homes. The Washington Post Local shelters and volunteer groups have found an increasing number of people with stable jobs becoming homeless, and one Tulsa organization reported that a lack of affordable housing is the […]
Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced | Plastic bags
The number of plastic bags washing up on UK shores has fallen by 80% in 10 years since a mandatory fee was introduced for shoppers who choose to receive single-use plastic bags at the checkout. According to the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) annual litter survey, volunteers surveyed coastlines last year and found an average of […]
Number of Americans who say US ready for female president dipping: Survey
The number of Americans who say they’re ready for a woman president has fallen by nine points since 2015, according to a YouGov poll conducted by The Times in partnership with SAY24. The survey was conducted after President Biden dropped out of the race and was designed to gauge voters’ attitudes around “gender bias” and […]
CrowdStrike says ‘significant number’ of devices back online after IT meltdown; Ryanair profits tumble 46% – business live | Business
Important Events Those views Ryanair Airlines’ stock prices have plummeted following their financial results announcements. Ryanair shares fell at the open Photo: Refinitiv Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown Investors suspect competitors are feeling similar pressure and say there will be cascading effects across the industry. Ryanair Weak outlook for the crucial summer […]
Number of Americans wanting reduced immigration skyrockets, most since 2001: poll
A majority of Americans want to see less immigration overall, according to a new poll ahead of an election in which immigration and the crisis on the southern border are top issues for voters. A recent survey found that 55% of voters want to see less immigration into the United States. Gallup poll. That’s up […]