Nearly half of the adults in the world appear to have digital ID already, but identity verification is often still performed for each and every new account and service people sign up for. Trinsic is attempting to bridge the gap between existing IDs and the situations where they can be used, and Co-founder and CEO Riley Hughes presented The Digital ID Adoption Report and discussed how businesses and other relying parties can realize the value of reusable digital IDs in an online presentation.

Trinsic counts 2.5B digital IDs issued; now to make them more useful

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The U.S., U.K. and Australia expanded their ability to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles with emerging AI technology to bolster joint defenses against adversaries like China.

US, UK and Australia take next step in integrating AI defense systems

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

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"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

Tom's Guide

Hackers used compromised credentials to gain access to sensitive health data from HealthEquity, which administers health savings accounts for patients in the US.

4.3 million people hit in massive healthcare data breach with full names, addresses and SSNs exposed online — what to do now

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

South Carolina State

Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Dallas, TX

The US Sun

ANGRY customers are demanding compensation after news of AT&T's data breach emerged last week. A lawsuit filed against the Dallas-based telecommunications company last Friday night, July 12, alleges that AT&T was not transparent about the severity of the breach and did not safeguard important customer data. Over 100 million customers...

100 million AT&T customers fight for one-time payment and settlement after breach exposed six months of call logs

TechRadar

Researchers at cybersecurity company Cleafy are warning people about new Android malware that can steal money from their bank accounts. It’s called BingoMod and is a type of remote access trojan, or RAT for short. Cleafy discovered it back in May 2024 and recently published a report on its website explaining how the malware operates. As you read the post, you’ll quickly realize just how threatening it is.According to Cleafy, the bad actors behind BingoMod engage in “smishing” campaigns. Smishing is a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” and is normally a “social engineering attack” that utilizes fake text messages to trick people into...

Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware

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

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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

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Microsoft Corporation and Palantir Technologies have teamed to deliver artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community. The project will combine large language models operated under Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir’s AI Platforms suite for government and classified cloud environments. The integrated...

Microsoft, Palantir to Supply AI and Cloud Solutions for US Defense and Intelligence Community

Samsung Foundry has entered into a partnership with the South Korean firm DeepX. As part of the collaboration, Samsung Foundry will manufacture 5nm AI chips for DeepX. Notably, Samsung Foundry is the world’s second-largest contract semiconductor chip maker after TSMC. The company will now mass produce DeepX’s first-gen AI semiconductor chip called the DX-M1.

Samsung Foundry will make 5nm AI chips for South Korea’s DeepX

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

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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ID verification firm Socure has introduced a new way for businesses to validate return customers. Selfie Reverification, announced Thursday (Aug. 8), can validate customers online with a selfie from any device in less than two seconds. “Identity verification isn’t a one-time event. As consumers interact with an online service over...

Socure Debuts Selfie Reverification to Root Out Deepfakes

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Australia’s digital identity trust exchange to launch by end of year

Australia will roll out its comprehensive digital identity program by the end of 2024 as the government prepares to formally announce its national Trust Exchange, or...

Australia’s digital identity trust exchange to launch by end of year

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