AT&T says hackers stole call records of ‘nearly all’ wireless customers

The information could provide a roadmap for criminals who could impersonate a friend or relative to trick a victim, experts warned. by Joseph Menn and Aaron Gregg Hackers stole records detailing the phone contacts of almost all AT&T Wireless customers in one of the most serious breaches of sensitive consumer data in recent years, theContinue reading “AT&T says hackers stole call records of ‘nearly all’ wireless customers”

Torn from her family at birth, a woman brings a skatepark to her homeland

Amy Denet Deal lived for decades not knowing her birth family. After leaving her high-paying fashion job to reconnect with her ancestral homeland in Navajo Nation, she is looking to give back. by Roman Stubbs NEWCOMB, N.M. — The wind rolled off the Chuska Mountains and along the desert floor, whipping red dust and tumbleweedContinue reading “Torn from her family at birth, a woman brings a skatepark to her homeland”

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

by Michelle Chapman Boeing is being sanctioned by U.S. investigators for sharing information about a federal investigation of a door plug blowout that left a gaping hole in a Boeing 737 Max 9. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that Boeing “blatantly violated” the agency’s investigative regulations as well as a signed agreement byContinue reading “US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation”

Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill

by Lawrence Hurley and Summer Concepcion WASHINGTON — In a blow for anti-abortion advocates, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone, meaning the commonly used drug can remain widely available. The court found unanimously that the group of anti-abortion doctors who questioned the Food and Drug Administration’s decisions making it easier to accessContinue reading “Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill”

Construction Complete On New High-Speed Rail Tunnel

by Joe Edwards Construction has just completed on the 14-mile (23-kilometer) Desheng tunnel—China’s longest single bore, double-track tunnel, which will accommodate high-speed trains traveling at nearly 125 MPH. Situated close to an active fault zone, project workers had to deal with earthquakes and landslides during the tunnel’s 10-year construction. It is one of 30 suchContinue reading “Construction Complete On New High-Speed Rail Tunnel”

Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d’Alene drag performer

by Kaye Thornbrugh COEUR d’ALENE — The drag performer who is suing a local blogger took the stand Monday. Post Falls resident Eric Posey performed June 11, 2022, at the Pride in the Park celebration in Coeur d’Alene. The next day, North Idaho blogger Summer Bushnell published an edited video of Posey’s performance on herContinue reading “Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d’Alene drag performer”

The State of Hate: A look at the history of racial hate in the Inland Northwest

The State of Hate: A look at the history of racial hate in the Inland Northwest

Does the Tesla have competition?

China’s vision of an affordable city-friendly electric car is pretty darn tempting. by Aaron Gold China-based BYD doesn’t sell cars in the U.S., but chances are you already own its products. BYD is the world’s largest supplier of rechargeable batteries, plus it makes the guts for many mobile devices. The company also makes cars—EVs andContinue reading “Does the Tesla have competition?”

Redevelopment plans move forward for former Six Flags in New Orleans

by Carlie Kollath Wells Plans are moving forward to convert the abandoned Six Flags property in New Orleans East into a bustling $500 million complex with sports fields, waterparks, hotels, restaurants and shops. Why it matters: The high-profile site has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina, with the exception of temporary film production crews. Driving the news: Bayou Phoenix, theContinue reading “Redevelopment plans move forward for former Six Flags in New Orleans”

Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’

by Louis Casiano Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge their vehicles with no luck amid frigid temperatures that have gripped the Midwest. Charging stations have essentially turned into car graveyards in recent days as temperatures have dropped to the negative double digits, Fox Chicago reported.  “Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent,” TylerContinue reading “Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: ‘A bunch of dead robots out here’”