New Orleans terrorist radicalized by ISIS online within weeks, FBI director says
New Orleans terrorist Shamsud Din Jabbar was radicalized by ISIS online “within a few weeks,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said. Jabbar plowed his rented Ford F-150 truck into a crowd celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. on January 1, killing 14 civilians. He then started firing at the police, who also […]
Online safety laws ‘unsatisfactory’ and ‘uneven’, says UK science minister | Technology
Online safety laws are “unsatisfactory” and “uneven”, the Science Secretary said, expressing hope that Parliament would be able to legislate on the issue sooner. Following the death of Ian Russell, whose daughter committed suicide after viewing harmful content on social media, Peter Kyle said: “We need to ensure that everyone, especially the vulnerable and all […]
Deion Sanders criticizes Travis Hunter for deactivating social media after online comments about fiancée
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders addressed former player Travis Hunter's decision to deactivate his social media accounts in response to comments about Hunter's fiancee, Leanna Rennie. Hunter and Renee's Instagram accounts were suspended on December 23, just days after Hunter won the Heisman Trophy. During the ceremony, social media discussions about the event […]
Online holiday sales rise nearly 9% on mobile shopping boom
U.S. online spending rose nearly 9% during the 2024 holiday season as shoppers increasingly bought products like TVs and Lego sets on their smartphones, Adobe Analytics data showed Tuesday. Online holiday spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 rose 8.7% to about $241.4 billion, exceeding Adobe's initial forecast of $240.8 billion in September. In 2023, […]
4 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Family Online in 2025
As we head into 2025, here are some simple but effective cybersecurity solutions you can adopt to avoid the same fate as many Americans who fall victim to hacking, phishing, and identity theft. 2024 was another year of major data breaches, ransomware attacks, and hacks that exploited trivial software vulnerabilities, impacting both resource-rich businesses and […]
Online outrage as Biden set to award Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom
On Saturday morning, social media exploded with anger at the news that President Biden would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and left-wing billionaire George Soros. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, security, and […]
Louisiana governor’s seemingly tone-deaf tweet following New Orleans massacre draws online ire
A tweet issued by Louisiana's governor just hours after a driver mowed down more than a dozen people in New Orleans in an apparent act of terrorism drew heavy criticism on social media. At about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, while New Year's cheer was still in full swing, a man driving a truck that appeared to […]
Don Lemon stands by rant on Trump supporters after online backlash: ‘Too f—ing bad’
Former CNN host Don Lemon called Trump supporters “stupid idiots” and said his critics were “too bad.” his beginnings Tuesday night YouTube showLemon was referring to the backlash he received a few days ago after calling MAGA supporters “stupid and stupid” in an expletive-filled rant. He claimed he was responding to people who had a […]
How to Watch 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Countdown Live Online
What's the best movie to watch on New Year's Eve? obviously there is no mistake When Harry met Sally, he was alone at home while you were sleeping., christmas storyor any of the Charlie Brown holiday specials, but my personal favorite is It's a wonderful life. Currently streaming on Prime Video, Frank Capra's feel-good classic […]
Rank-and-file bank workers sell client data to online scammers: report
Bank officials are selling customer data in backroom deals with online fraudsters, facilitating sophisticated scams targeting Americans' survival savings, the report says. These bank insiders, typically the lowest-paid employees, continue to be arrested for selling personal information, exposing major weaknesses in banks' security. Bloomberg News reported. “The more employees within a company have access to […]