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Microsoft says a group of cyberattackers tied to China hit its Exchange email servers
Microsoft says that a sophisticated group of hackers linked to China has exploited its popular email service that allowed them to gain access to computers.
[ cnn.com ]How long should movies be in theaters before streaming? Hollywood is trying to find out
With the movie business upended during the pandemic and tilting more towards streaming than cineplexes, Hollywood is rethinking its business model. One significant debate is how long a gap there should be between a film's theatrical release and its availability on streaming services.
[ cnn.com ]Man accused of Molotov cocktail fires
A 37-year-old Connecticut man allegedly used a Molotov cocktail to start a fire at an ambulance facility and was also connected to other arson fires targeting Emergency Medical Services agencies in the state on Saturday, the Old Saybrook Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
[ cnn.com ]100-year-old UK fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore honored at funeral
Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions for a British charity supporting the National Health Service by walking laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday, was honored at a funeral on Saturday.
[ cnn.com ]'Real World,' 'Frasier,' 'Spongebob:' See the reboots coming to this new streaming service
Paramount+, the rebrand of CBS All Access, is relying heavily on new content based on old favorites, like "The Real World" and "Rugrats" to lure new streaming subscribers.
[ cnn.com ]Obama and Springsteen's podcast reveals a key problem
If you had any doubts that podcasting had gone from fashionable to fully mainstream, you need look no further than the latest Spotify original, "Renegades: Born in the USA," for proof that they have. Hosted by former President Barack Obama and current rocker Bruce Springsteen, the show centers on a series of conversations between the two men and their experiences growing up as outsiders. It is necessarily nostalgic — neither Obama nor Springsteen has been an outsider in a very long time — and the title reflects that, calling back to the hosts' glory days: "Renegade" was Obama's Secret Service name, and "Born in the U.S.A." was Springsteen's best-selling album, released in 1984.
[ cnn.com ]FCC OKs $50 monthly internet subsidies during pandemic
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved final rules for a new broadband subsidy program that could help struggling families pay for internet service during the pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]House passes Equality Act aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The House has passed the Equality Act, which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to protect people from being discriminated based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and other services as well as access to public accommodations such as restaurants.
[ cnn.com ]Everything you need to know about ViacomCBS' new streaming service
ViacomCBS has been heavily advertising Paramount+, its new streaming service, with an ad campaign that has some of its biggest stars — everyone from James Corden to Beavis and Butt-Head — on an expedition to scale Paramount Mountain.
[ cnn.com ]Federal Reserve suffers widespread disruption to payment services
The Federal Reserve is suffering a disruption in multiple payment services due to an operational error, the central bank said in a statement Wednesday.
[ cnn.com ]China detains six people for 'insulting' soldiers killed in India border clash
China has detained at least six people for allegedly defaming four servicemen killed in a bloody border clash with India last June, as state media wages a propaganda campaign hailing the dead troops as martyrs.
[ cnn.com ]New Postal Service delivery vehicle unveiled. It's a pretty radical change
Few things have changed less during the course of this century than this nation's fleet of postal delivery vehicles.
[ cnn.com ]Biden's pick to lead Health and Human Services goes before Senate committees
President Joe Biden's choice for the nation's top health official will go before Senate committees on Tuesday and Wednesday, as Republicans attempt to torpedo the nomination.
[ cnn.com ]Avalanche kills skier in Wyoming national park
A skier was killed after getting swept up in an avalanche Monday in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, the National Park Service said in a news release.
[ cnn.com ]Oath Keeper now says she didn't meet with Secret Service around the January 6 rally
Jessica Watkins, a leader in an alleged Oath Keepers conspiracy in the US Capitol insurrection, changed her story Monday about meeting with Secret Service agents in describing her actions on January 6.
[ cnn.com ]The FAA says it is stepping up inspections of certain Boeing 777s. United Airlines says it will drop 24 from its fleet 'immediately.'
Federal authorities are stepping up inspections of Boeing 777 airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and it's likely some will be removed from service, according to a statement from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson.
[ cnn.com ]About half of Texans still have issues with their water supply after widespread power outages in the wake of the deadly storms
Water service remained disrupted for about half of the residents of Texas early Sunday, a lingering consequence of the widespread power outages from devastating winter weather and an unprepared infrastructure.
[ cnn.com ]Oath Keeper claims she was VIP security at Trump rally before riot and says she met with Secret Service agents
A leader in an alleged Oath Keepers conspiracy in the US Capitol insurrection claims she was given a VIP pass to the pro-Trump rally on January 6, had met with Secret Service agents and was providing security for legislators and others, including in their march to the Capitol, according to a new court filing.
[ cnn.com ]Opinion: This is our best chance at defeating the pandemic
"Vulnerable" is how Ugandan midwife Harriet Nayiga feels, working for a grassroots organization to provide sexual and reproductive health services in her community during the pandemic. "Stress" and "moral responsibility" accompanied first-year Pakistani nurse Sana Baloch on her rounds treating Covid-19 patients.
[ cnn.com ]'The Muppet Show' showcases the seemingly endless depth of Disney+
Over on Disney+ it's time to play the music; it's time to light the lights as "The Muppet Show" debuts on the service Friday.
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