The perpetrators managed to pierce cyber defenses and gain access to email and internal files at the Treasury and Commerce departments.
2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
U.S. agencies, companies rush to secure networks after hack tied to Russians
The intrusion exposes the vulnerability of even supposedly secure government networks, even after well-known attacks.
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Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
U.S. stocks end mostly lower after an early rally evaporates
Losses in the financial, industrial and health care sectors account for much of the decline.
Posted inBusiness
UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe
The deal forestalls a possible federal takeover of the union due to the investigation into bribery and embezzlement that has lasted more than five years.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Benton Elementary School reports another positive case of COVID-19
A fourth case of COVID-19 has been recorded at Benton Elementary School after an outbreak was declared last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council eyes overseer for downtown traffic project, chickens, short term rentals
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider taking final votes on a tax increment financing district and a rezoning request to enable construction of a community ice rink.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber, U.K. health workers team up for charity song
They team up for a special version of his song ‘Holy’ in a bid to top the Christmas chart.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ and ‘Shrek’ among films to join National Film Registry
This year’s selection spans nearly 100 years and includes a record number of movies directed by women or filmmakers of color.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Father-daughter team builds 6-foot snowman in Oakland
Emma and her father built their snowman just ahead of a predicted cold snap — perfect for preserving a newly built snowman.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. tops 300,000 deaths from virus, as vaccinations roll out
The nation accounts for nearly 1 out of 5 confirmed virus deaths worldwide, far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources.