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New York City
patch.com > new-york > new-york-city > nyc-package-theft-crisis-hits-248-million

NYC Package Theft Crisis Hits $248 Million

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (298+ words) NEW YORK, NY — New York City recorded an estimated $248.2 million in package losses tied to theft, ranking second among U.S. metros and trailing only Chicago, according to a city-level analysis released ahead of Prime Day. The analysis by Ecigone found…...

Vernon Hills
patch.com > illinois > vernonhills > 79-computers-stolen-cargo-theft-vernon-hills-business

79 Computers Stolen In Cargo Theft At CDW Distribution Center

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (315+ words) VERNON HILLS, IL — A Chicago man has been charged after authorities say he was involved in a cargo theft at a suburban distribution center that left a truck driver battered and more than $100,000 worth of computers stolen. According to the…...

Rohnert Park-Cotati
patch.com > california > rohnertpark-cotati > identity-theft-data-brokers-tops-20-billion-report-says

Identity Theft From Data Brokers Tops $20 Billion, Report Says

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (502+ words) CALIFORNIA, CA — Breaches at data brokers have cost American consumers more than $20 billion, Congress's Joint Economic Committee revealed Friday as part of an investigation triggered by CalMatters and The Markup. The estimated losses stem from identity theft linked to just…...

Dublin
patch.com > california > dublin > dublin-student-creates-anti-ai-social-media-app

Dublin Student Creates 'Anti-AI' Social Media App

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (257+ words) DUBLIN, CA — The 2025 media landscape presents an interesting paradox: there are more shows, podcasts, and music to listen to than ever. For that reason, many people feel overwhelmed by choice. Then they turn to Google, ChatGPT, or other forms of…...