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New Wave Of 'Smarter' Scams Slamming Americans: Here's What To Do About It New Wave Of 'Smarter' Scams Slamming Americans: Here's What To Do About It
New Wave Of 'Smarter' Scams Slamming Americans: Here's What To Do About It The barrage never stops, and it’s getting smarter. A new international survey shows Americans now endure roughly 100 scam attempts each month, far more than people in any other country.  From robocalls and phishing emails to AI-crafted voice clones, experts say the United States has become ground zero for a “trust nothing” era of digital deception. The study of 10,500 adults across 11 countries found Americans handle about 25 fraud contacts a week: nine phone calls, nine emails, and seven text messages. Britons trail close behind at 84 monthly attempts.  Researchers say the non…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Ricky Hatton, the fan-favorite boxing champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer, has died at 46. Authorities in Greater Manchester, England said that Hatton’s body was found at his home on Sunday, Sept. 14, and that they are not treating the death as suspicious. One of Britain’s most popular fighters, Hatton held multiple world titles at light-welterweight and one at welterweight, and was named 2005 Fighter of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN. He reached the sport’s summit that year by defeating Kostya Tszyu for the IBF, Ring and lineal t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high number of outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Key Facts Record Outbreaks: The CDC reported 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks in the first week of December, the highest for this time of year in recent history. Dominant Strain: GII.17 accounts for nearly 70 percent of US cases and has driven a similar surge in Britain. Foodborne Threats: Contaminated oysters from a Los Angeles event sickened at least 80 people. Recall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'PlugwalkJoe' Admits Unprecedented Twitter Hack That Included Musk, Kardashian, Biden: Feds 'PlugwalkJoe' Admits Unprecedented Twitter Hack That Included Musk, Kardashian, Biden: Feds
'PlugwalkJoe' Admits Unprecedented Twitter Hack That Included Musk, Kardashian, Biden: Feds A 23-year-old British citizen who hacked the Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian and Bill Gates, among others, pleaded guilty in federal court to a host of related charges as part of a deal with the government. Joseph James O'Connor -- also known as "PlugwalkJoe" -- technically faces up to 77 years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines but will likely get somewhere between 10 to 20 years when all is said and done. The Liverpudlian hacker admitted during a plea hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday, May 9, that he committed one of the largest high-pro…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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J&J: Mystery Illness Pauses Largest COVID Vaccine Trial J&J: Mystery Illness Pauses Largest COVID Vaccine Trial
J&J: Mystery Illness Pauses Largest COVID Vaccine Trial A mystery illness suffered by a participant has put the largest COVID-19 vaccine trial on hold, drug maker Johnson & Johnson announced. The New Jersey-based company – which sought 60,000 volunteers mostly over 60 – didn’t describe the illness or identify the patient in any way. “We must respect this participant's privacy,” J&J said in a statement. “We're also learning more about this participant's illness, and it's important to have all the facts before we share additional information.” J&J said it would provide transparent updates throughout the development of the randomized, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists Find Low-Cost Drug Reduces COVID-19 Fatalities BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists Find Low-Cost Drug Reduces COVID-19 Fatalities
Breakthrough: Scientists Find Low-Cost Drug Reduces Covid-19 Fatalities Scientists at the University of Oxford may be on the verge of a COVID-19 breakthrough after discovering a low-cost drug they say is the first to reduce virus-related fatalities for patients on oxygen. After successfully carrying out a 6,000-patient trial, scientists found Dexamethasone -- a well-known, inexpensive steroid -- helped those with severe cases of the virus. One-third of the patients in the trial that were receiving ventilation had a reduced death rate, as did the one-fifth of patients on oxygen when treated with Dexamethasone, the scientists said. Patients who did…

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by Valerie Musson