Nearly 3 billion unencrypted records containing personal data of people living in the U.S., Canada and U.K. may have been leaked, according to a class action lawsuit filed in Florida. The complaint stated that National Public Data — a Florida-based data broker company owned by Jerico Pictures, Inc. that conducts background checks — was breached in April, revealing people’s full names, current and past addresses and Social Security Numbers, as well as data tied to living and deceased family members. NPD obtains its data by scraping the personally identifiable information of billions of individuals from non-public sources. This means that those affected…
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SINGAPORE – Power semiconductors are essential components that function as efficient switches and rectifiers in electrical circuits, controlling and converting power with minimal losses. Their importance has grown significantly due to the global push for energy efficiency and carbon neutrality. Experience the full interactive Multichannel here. Toshiba is leading the charge in power semiconductor technology, playing a vital role in the automotive industry’s shift towards electrification. Toshiba’s power semiconductors are crucial for managing electricity in electric vehicles (xEVs), controlling power supply, voltage, and current switching. At the forefront of power semiconductor development, Toshiba focuses on silicon (Si)-MOSFETs to reduce CO2 emissions across…
YoungstaCTP Unleashes 33rd Mixtape ‘31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME.’ SA hip-hop sensation YoungstaCPT has once again raised the bar by releasing his 33rd mixtape, aptly titled “31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME”. The prolific rapper has consistently dropped projects astonishingly, cementing his status as one of South Africa’s most relentless and innovative artists. YoungstaCTP Unleashes 33rd Mixtape ‘31 Y?RS AHEAD OF TIME’ Known for his sharp lyricism, raw storytelling, and deep connection to Cape Town’s cultural heritage, YoungstaCPT continues to stamp his position as a leading voice in South African hip-hop. The mixtape, released on August 16, marks a significant milestone…
A recently floated MLB rule could lead to massive shifts in the sport, arguably even bigger than the spate of changes the league ushered in 2023.On Thursday, ESPN staff writer Jesse Rogers wrote about an idea being discussed in league circles to implement a mandatory inning-count for starting pitchers.Per Rogers, starters would be required to pitch six innings unless they meet one of the following criteria: 100 pitches thrown, four earned runs allowed or suffering an injury. Rogers notes that starting pitchers are averaging 5.25 innings per start. Complete games have become rare as teams prioritize maximum velocity over everything…
Medan, Indonesia – Nusantara, the future capital city of Indonesia, will be inaugurated on the country’s Independence Day on Saturday, as the country looks to replace Jakarta, which has served as the capital since Indonesia declared independence from the Dutch in 1945. A heaving metropolis of at least 11 million residents, Jakarta is plagued by some of the world’s worst traffic jams, thick smog and overcrowding. It is also reportedly sinking due to unregulated groundwater extraction, and Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency has warned that by 2050, about 25 percent of the city could be submerged. Indonesian President Joko…
At least 449 people were likely sickened by cucumbers tainted with Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Since June, the agency has been investigating an outbreak linked to cucumbers originating with producers in Florida. In its latest update, it said individuals in 31 states and the District of Columbia reported becoming ill after eating affected cucumbers, with 125 ending up hospitalized, though no deaths were reported. The agency still lists its investigation as active — but it emphasized that there are no more affected products in stores and that there is “likely no ongoing risk…
BELMOPAN, Belize – Prime Minister John Briceno through the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), with grant financing of Bz $800,000 provided by the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF), launched the Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project (BEEP) with the aim of providing financial support to 95 micro, small, and medium enterprises across Belize. The BEEP aims to address economic challenges faced by MSMEs by enhancing their business skills, financial literacy, and digital capabilities. Over the course of the project, 95 MSMEs will benefit from business skills training tailored for startups, maturing businesses, and exporters seeking to expand their market reach and…
Reports have now confirmed that Chelsea have begun talks to give another player in the squad a contract extension as the new season draws closer. According to reports Chelsea have shown interest in offering a Senegalese player, Nicolas Jackson a new deal to once again show his importance in the squad.Jackson, who signed a deal with Chelsea till the 2031–2032 season, made a big difference, especially with his goal-scoring ability, and according to reports, is expected to receive a new deal with a significant salary increase putting his compensation more in line with that of some of Chelsea’s best players,…
The Falcons could be building something special with their recent defensive moves.As significant as Atlanta’s additions of outside linebacker Matt Judon and safety Justin Simmons are, what makes them even sweeter for the organization is how much they sting the division-rival Saints.By acquiring Judon from the Patriots, the Falcons have a seemingly huge advantage over Saints tackle Trevor Penning, who struggled mightily in training camp and in Week 1 of the preseason. The teams play in Weeks 4 and 10, and Judon should be able to expose New Orleans’ glaring weakness.The Simmons signing (one year, $8 million) might sting even…
Kinmen, Taiwan – On Taiwan’s sandy shores, Liu Xi Jiu puts on his goggles as he prepares to race across one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world. Originally from Beijing, he is competing in the only event of its kind, a seven-kilometre (4.3-mile) swimming race across a geopolitical hotspot, from Taiwan’s offshore Kinmen Islands to the city of Xiamen on China’s east coast. Around him, 200 athletes from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau laugh and joke as they warm up. In front of them, past the rows of anti-invasion spikes that line Kinmen’s golden beaches,…