Columbus, OH

Unlock a Secure Tomorrow with FIDO Authentication! Organizations worldwide are moving to passwordless authentication, and you, too, can be part of this transformation at the second annual FIDO APAC Summit 2024. Hosted by the FIDO Alliance, this premier event is dedicated to all aspects of phishing-resistant FIDO authentication, under the theme “Unlocking a Secure Tomorrow.”

The FIDO Alliance APAC Summit

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has approved pilot projects aimed at transforming the nation’s financial landscape. According to The National, these projects will focus on the development and implementation of a digital identification system and a new superannuation insurance product, both of which are expected to enhance financial inclusion across the country.

Digital ID and superannuation pilot projects in PNG approved to boost financial inclusion

In recent years, digital identity has incorporated technologies such as biometrics, blockchain and artificial intelligence while governments have kickstarted projects such as the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet. But while digital IDs have been growing their global footprint, the sector is still marked by uncertainty, according to industry players.

OIX: Digital ID is in a ‘critical phase’ globally

Android Police

Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Users of Cash App have interesting news today as the company has completed a class-action lawsuit that could see Cash App users eligible for up to $2,500. According to CNET, the lawsuit claims that Block and Cash App were negligent when a “former Cash App Investing employee accessed account data without permission in 2022 and when an unauthorized user accessed certain Cash App accounts in 2023, using recycled phone numbers that were linked to the accounts.”

Cash App Settles Lawsuit and Integrates With Google Play

TechSpot

You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Virtual reality (VR) is a groundbreaking technology that immerses users in a simulated environment, creating a sense of presence within a digital or artificial world. This immersive experience is facilitated through specialized hardware and software, enabling users to interact with and experience virtual environments as if they were real. VR has applications across various fields, from entertainment and education to healthcare and industry. This detailed overview covers the core aspects of virtual reality, including its components, technologies, applications, and future trends, while also addressing its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations.

Virtual reality- A Comprehensive Guide

A survey reveals how frequently Gen Z consumers shop via Chinese apps such as Temu, Shein, TikTok Shop and AliExpress — and which one is tops. Almost three-in-four (73%) Gen Z respondents have shopped at Chinese online marketplaces Temu, Shein, TikTok Shop and AliExpress in the past year, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers from e-commerce marketing company Omnisend. One-in-four (24%) shop using them once a week.

How popular are Chinese shopping apps with Gen Z?

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

In the last week, at least four class action lawsuits have been filed in response to what has been described as the biggest breach of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) on record. More than 200 gigabytes of nearly 3 billion records containing the PII of an unknown number of “U.S., Canadian, and British citizens” – including Social Security numbers and criminal records – were stolen in a hack of the computer systems of National Public Data, a Florida-based data broker.

Data breach exposes 3 billion PII records, class action suits filed

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

ERGO, O2 Telefónica and Telefónica Insurance have joined forces in the field of embedded insurance. Embedded insurance means insurance that is integrated into a third party’s products or services, whether it be insurance on the device when purchasing an electronic product, for example, or travel insurance. In future, O2’s private customers can book supplementary insurance digitally with just a few mouse clicks, and insure their everyday lives according to their needs. Billing is done automatically via the existing O2 invoice.

ERGO, O2 Telefónica & Telefónica Insurance Launch Embedded Insurance in Germany

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

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Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Yoti boasts 70 app integrations to streamline ID verification for businesses

Yoti has announced the launch of a set of integrations with popular applications, with the goal of making its biometric digital identity and age verification services...

Yoti boasts 70 app integrations to streamline ID verification for businesses

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