AT&T investigating leak that dumped millions of customers’ data on dark web – 2024

AT&T is investigating a leak earlier this month that dumped millions of customers’ data, including personal information such as Social Security numbers, on the dark web. The company said the leak happened roughly two weeks ago and it launched “a robust investigation supported by internal and external cybersecurity experts.” “Based on our preliminary analysis, the … Read more

Crews start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge – 2024

BALTIMORE — Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which crumpled into the Patapsco River this week after a massive cargo ship crashed into one of its supports. Sparks could be seen flying from a section of bent and crumpled … Read more

Nurse charged in the deaths of 17 patients berated and bullied diabetic man before giving lethal insulin dose, suit says – 2024

The family of a severely diabetic man whom authorities said died at the hands of a nurse overseeing his care last year has filed a wrongful death suit against the facility where he lived, alleging it allowed the nurse to berate and bully him, and ultimately cause his death. Former nursing home nurse Heather Pressdee … Read more

California man convicted in mother’s death arrested for probation violation in Mexican beach town – 2024

A California man convicted in the death of his mother was the subject of an “intense manhunt” and arrested in Mexico after walking away from a transitional facility without notice, authorities said this week. Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, was behind bars Friday after allegedly violating terms of probation, which mandate both that he inform his … Read more

North Carolina moves to revoke license of wilderness camp where boy died – 2024

North Carolina officials say they plan to revoke the license of Trails Carolina, a wilderness camp for troubled youths where a 12-year-old boy recently died after having spent less than 24 hours at the program. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services sent letters Thursday notifying Trails Carolina’s executive director that the camp … Read more

HBCU alumni, students upset after lawmakers removed Tennessee State University Board of Trustees – 2024

Black lawmakers, students and alumni of Tennessee State University are outraged that Gov. Bill Lee, in an unprecedented move, signed into law legislation that dismantled the storied historically Black college’s board of trustees. Calls for a new board began in 2023, after multiple audit reports highlighted concerns around the mishandling of finances, housing and scholarships. … Read more