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FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks Federal authorities are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging applications to protect their communications from potential foreign surveillance. The warning from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes amid recent cyberattacks on major telecommunication companies. The Wall Street Journal reported that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told NBC News, "Encryption is your friend, whether it's on text messaging or if you have the capaci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-nominated DMV native Collins Obinna Chibueze - better known as Shaboozey - had a banner week. Fresh off of multiple Grammy nominations, the NFL confirmed that the Woodbridge native would be the featured artist at during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game on Thanksgiving. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, and can be viewed on CBS. According to the NFL, "the holiday games continue to be a force in viewership," and millions are expected to see the six-time Grammy-nominated star on the big stage. "US viewership for each Thanksgiving halftime sho…

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by Zak Failla
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Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness' Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness'
Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness' A young Maryland family is reeling after a 39-year-old utility worker from Frederick was killed on Tuesday after coming into contact with power lines while working in a bucket truck. Osmar Daniel Chavarria, a doting husband to his wife Carmen, and father of three, has been identified by the Montgomery County Department of Police as the Verizon worker killed on the job in the 200 block of Ashton Road in Ashton on Tuesday, July 9. Aerial of the scene where MCFRS is operating in the 200blk of Ashton Rd(Ashton) for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines. @mcfrsPIO #mc…

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by Zak Failla
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Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland
Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland A contractor working in a Verizon bucket truck in Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon has died, officials say. Shortly before noon on July 9, first responders were called to the 200 block of Ashton Road, when the worker made contact with power lines in a difficult spot to access in Ashton. Aerial of the scene where MCFRS is operating in the 200blk of Ashton Rd(Ashton) for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines. @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mcpnews @mcfrs @DCNewsLive @alanhenney… pic.twitter.com/Lnz29…

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by Zak Failla
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Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland
Verizon Users Experience Trouble Calling 911 In Maryland A widespread outage in Maryland led to trouble for some Verizon users looking to make an emergency call on Friday morning. Several police agencies across the state issued alerts cautioning that Verizon wireless was having issues calling 911, though the agency actively is working to rectify the issue. MCP Emergency Communications (911) is experiencing a Verizon wireless issue. In the case of an emergency, callers are asked to call their district stations (listed in comments). Verizon is aware and attempting to fix the problem. #MCPD #MCPNews — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcp…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium
Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium A “New York State of Mind” is coming to Baltimore for one night only as Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks team up for a historic show at M&T Bank Stadium. For the first time, the two music legends will be live on the same stage in Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a performance that has been dubbed “Two Icons, One Night." JUST ANNOUNCED: Two Icons! One Night! Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks live for the first time at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10am. pic.twitter.com/t5NX7nuJa5 — Billy Joel (@billyjoel) January 12, 2023 Tickets will …

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by Zak Failla