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LETTER: Time for an AI Congress?
17+ hour, 36+ min ago (337+ words) The thought is tempting. People are excited about artificial intelligence because it's the first technology in decades that doesn't just automate tasks " it amplifies human thinking itself. And after watching Congress operate lately, it's hard not to think Capitol Hill…...
Christmas tree recycling returns to Summerlin
1+ week, 4+ day ago (696+ words) Summerlin residents are once again encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees once the holidays are over. In partnership with Springs Preserve, the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program and dozens of other local conservation organizations, the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program…...
Judges refuses to throw out child sex sting indictment against Israeli official
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (859+ words) The judge said prosecutors met the standard of probable cause and presented evidence that could help him to the grand jury. A judge on Monday rejected an Israeli cybersecurity official's attempt to throw out his indictment in a child sex…...
Police: Las Vegas teen arrested after supporting Hamas online, researching mass shootings, bombs, firearms
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (730+ words) Dylan Amanonce, now 18, faces two felony counts of attempting to provide material support for terrorism. A Las Vegas teenager "on a path to violence" was arrested Saturday and charged as an adult after "showing interest in foreign terrorist groups" including…...
Israeli official waives speedy trial after not guilty plea in sex sting indictment
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (508+ words) Israeli cyber official Tom Alexandrovich pleads not guilty to U.S. child sting charges; defense seeks federal evidence before March trial begins. The Israeli cybersecurity official indicted in connection with an August child sex sting pleaded not guilty on Monday. Tom Alexandrovich…...
COMMENTARY: Nevada’s cyber attack a wake-up call on legacy service provider failures
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) We must ensure that their data doesn't fall into the hands of America's enemies. Microsoft's lack of transparency and its continued desire to cozy up to China, our chief adversary in cyber conflict, is deeply concerning. Why should we trust…...
Off-Strip casino-hotel hit by cyberattack
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (637+ words) An off-Strip casino-hotel was the target of a cyberattack earlier this year, a revelation made public in court filings because of a lawsuit in New York involving two parties associated with the Las Vegas property. OYO Las Vegas hotel-casino suffered…...
Israeli cybersecurity official indicted on child sex charge
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) The Israeli cybersecurity official who was arrested in a child sex sting in August has been indicted by a Clark County grand jury. Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, was charged with luring children or mentally ill persons with the use of technology…...
Lawsuits against Boyd Gaming for recent data breach are piling up
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (558+ words) New lawsuits say cyberattack against the Las Vegas casino company occurred earlier in the month and Boyd has delayed informing victims about details of the data breach. Four more lawsuits have been filed in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Boyd…...
Former Boyd employee files lawsuit against company over data breach
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) The plaintiff hopes the lawsuit will become a class action and accuses the company of failing to protect personal information from cybercriminals. A former Boyd Gaming Corp. employee has filed a lawsuit against the company over a recent cyberattack disclosed…...