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A fake patient portal scam can steal users' login credentials and infect their PCs, potentially exposing sensitive information. The scam targets popular patient portals like Epic's MyChart, which are widely used in hospitals and medical practices.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing growing backlash ahead of a Ground Zero ceremony following the resurfacing of a 2023 post criticizing wars that followed the 9/11 attacks. The old post, in which he expressed skepticism about the reality of the attacks, has renewed scrutiny on his handling of the issue.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the calendar year after a seven-year tenure marked by controversy, becoming the first commissioner in league history.
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Caitlin Clark posted a double-double as Team USA opened the FIBA Women's World Cup with a blowout win over China, continuing the US women's basketball team's dominance on the world stage.
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Dennis Quaid reflects on his life in Nashville, saying the city has a way to 'get a little better' compared to Los Angeles, where he previously resided. The actor is embracing his new life, which involves playing golf and enjoying the local culture.
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Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods swept through the country, raising hope for more rescues.
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A former Trump Cabinet official, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, had an 'inappropriately close' relationship with her bodyguard and created a hostile work environment for subordinates, according to a report from the Inspector General.
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The US is taking steps to dismantle Iran's war machine under President Trump, a strategy aimed at reducing the country's ability to sponsor terrorism and threaten regional stability, but an endgame for American involvement remains unclear.
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California's rules allowing biological males to compete in girls' high school sports will continue after a federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice's lawsuit against the state. The ruling comes amid controversy over President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's stances on trans athletes competing in girls' sports.
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India's Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women's cricket after smashing a record-breaking 124 off 64 balls in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK amid their children's entry into school could reignite a long-standing privacy battle; experts warn that they may face more scrutiny than ever as parents of a high-profile royal family.
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Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against companies drilling for oil near the Falkland Islands, refocusing his efforts on the disputed territory.
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Democratic nominee William Lawrence's deleted tweets reveal a far-left record on issues like police and prison abolition; hundreds of old social media posts were removed from his online presence.
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Maryland Sheriff vows to enforce federal immigration laws despite the state's new sanctuary law, warning that it puts 'dangerous illegal immigrants' back on the streets and endangers American families. The law is set to take effect in 2024.
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Italy's longest-serving government since WWII was marked on Friday when Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni led her party to victory in the mountain resort of Abetone Cutigliano, setting a new record for a non-stop majority.
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Gen Z voter is attending the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention, seeking change from party rhetoric and focusing on addressing pressing issues like the housing crisis if Republicans want their vote.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has recovered 47 bales of suspected marijuana worth over $2.4 million after intercepting a suspicious go-fast vessel during a patrol. The go-fast vessel was intercepted while patrolling in the area, with crews seizing the contraband.
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Gloria Steinem's pioneering vision of feminism is facing a backlash as some critics argue that her fight for abortion rights may have inadvertently perpetuated a culture of reproductive choice over other forms of equality. The shift in perspective has left many questioning whether Steinem's legacy is still relevant today.
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OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced AI model, amid heightened scrutiny and safety concerns surrounding the technology. The $852bn start-up announced the release without addressing specific concerns over the risks of AI escaping human control.
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Caitlin Clark is set to make her FIBA Women's World Cup debut and if she continues her strong form from August, Team USA may be nearly unbeatable.
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Missouri's high court has blocked GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of the midterms, ruling that voters must first approve the districts before they can be used in November's elections. The decision was met with criticism from former President Trump, who called it a 'ridiculous' ruling.
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Two civilian victims have been identified as killed in a Minneapolis apartment shooting on Wednesday, which also left two police officers injured by gunfire. The victims' identities were released by Minnesota officials following the incident.
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Vice President JD Vance rejected the use of the word 'war' to describe the US-Iran conflict, instead calling it a fight, as he avoided making predictions about the 6-month-old conflict's outcome.
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HBO's new superhero series 'Lanterns' has faced criticism for reimagining a classic hero's origin story to emphasize modern concepts of racial privilege and discourse. Some viewers have accused the show of watering down its beloved character's lore.
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