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Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — A leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with spyware multiple times after announcing a presidential bid — including with malware that automatically infects smartphones, security researchers have found. They say Egyptian authorities were likely behind the attempted hacks. Discovery of the malware last week by researchers at Citizen Lab and Google’s Threat Analysis Group prompted Apple to rush out operating system updates for iPhones, iPads, Mac computers and Apple Watches to patch the associated vulnerabilities.Citizen Lab said in a blog post that attempts beginning in August to hack former Egpytian lawmaker Ahmed Altantawy involved configuring his phone’s connection to the Vodaphone Egypt mobile network to automatically infect it with Predator spyware if he visited certain websites not using the secure HTTPS protocol. Citizen Lab said the effort likely failed because Altantawy had his phone in “lockdown mode,” which Apple recommends for iPhone users...

Donald Trump commits to Nevada caucus as state GOP approves rules rivals see as helping his campaign

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign committed to running in Nevada’s caucus as the state party approved rules that rival campaigns say tilt the state’s nominating process in his favor.The provisions would bar any candidate from the Feb. 8 caucus if they participate in the state-run primary two days earlier. They would also restrict super PACs, like the one Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is relying on, from trying to bolster support for candidates in a caucus. Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald said Saturday evening that Trump will participate in the caucus after a closed-door meeting of its central committee. Earlier, a person involved with Trump’s campaign declined to confirm the campaign’s participation to The Associated Press but said “we’ll have an announcement to make at a later date, in the very, very near future.”Three people familiar with the matter confirmed the rules changes on Saturday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not ...

Ride-share driver attacked by passengers during attempted carjacking in Beach Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

BEACH PARK, Ill. — Authorities are investigating after three passengers attempted to carjack their ride-share driver in Beach Park overnight.According to detectives from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene in the 10100 block of West Talmadge Avenue just after 2 a.m. on Saturday morning. ‘He was a community man’: 86-year-old killed in shooting in Auburn Gresham Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows that the 40-year-old victim, a ride-share driver, was called to pick up three passengers in an unknown location. According to detectives, the driver picked them up and after arriving at their destination he was attacked by the three passengers who attempted to steal his car.Detectives say the victim fought back, began yelling and was honking the car's horn, but while attempting to fight back, the victim was hit in the head and the three offenders allegedly stole his phone. Following the attack, the three fled the scene on foot.Police say a cani...

No. 3 Texas blows out Baylor 38-6 in final Big 12 opener before next year's SEC move

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Baylor will have a long time to think about this loss before they play Texas again.The No. 3 Longhorns went into McLane Stadium and ran all over the Bears to win 38-6 in what's presumably the final meeting Saturday between the teams for the foreseeable future. Texas will jump to the Southeastern Conference next season.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersTexas piled up 503 total yards including 175 on the ground and four touchdowns to overwhelm the Baylor defense. On the other side of the ball, the Texas defense smothered the Baylor ground game to allow 60 yards on 31 attempts. Jonathon Brooks led the Longhorns with 106 rushing yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns while CJ Baxter and Quinn Ewers also scored on the ground. Through the air, Ewers was 18 of 23 for 293 yards with a touchdown. Ja'Tavion Sanders hauled in five catches for 110 yards.Live updates...

Loons’ home woes continue with loss to St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

Minnesota United has struggled mightily at Allianz Field this season, with the league’s second-worst home record entering Saturday night’s game.After losing 2-1 to St. Louis City, the Loons’ second consecutive home loss and third overall, MNUFC might have to ask MLS if it can play its two remaining home games somewhere other than St. Paul.The loss left Minnesota outside the playoff spots for another week, with just four games to go in the season. The Loons have made the postseason four consecutive years, the only Western Conference team to do so – but after losing three times in eight days, that streak is hanging by a thread.MNUFC has taken just 17 points in 15 home games this season, but Saturday was the first time since the first two home games of the 2021 season that they’d lost consecutive home games.The loss felt even worse, given that it was the Loons that originally took the lead in the second half. St. Louis goalkeeper Roman Bürki may be the best keeper in MLS so far this se...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 3: Last-minute moves

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

UPDATE: 9:26 p.m. SaturdayOnly one major move to speak of on Saturday. Miami has ruled out WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) from Sunday’s game against Denver. That is actually good news for folks who were planning on starting Raheem Mostert, who is emerging as a must-start RB this season.The uncertainty about Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow grew when the Bengals added journeyman quarterback A.J. McCarron to the roster. It might be prudent to forget about Burrow’s chances of playing Monday night and grab a QB off waivers tomorrow morning.And there was better news out of Cleveland, where it was reported that RB Nick Chubb’s knee injury is not expected to be career ending. He could be back on the field in time for training camp next summer.UPDATE: 3:38 a.m. Saturday The news regarding Sunday’s showdown of 0-2 teams in Minneapolis focuses on the running backs.The Chargers’ Austin Ekeler has been ruled out because of his injured ankle. And new Vikings RB Cam Akers is not expected to see much actio...

Area college football: Johnnies shut down Royals 27-7 in key MIAC matchup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

The St. John’s defense came to play in Saturday’s MIAC showdown against fellow conference contender Bethel, limiting the Royals to a lone first-half touchdown in a 27-7 victory in front of a crowd of 11,321 at Clemens Stadium in Collegeville, Minn.The Johnnies, ranked No. 8 in Division III, improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the MIAC. The Royals, ranked 19th in Division III, fell to 2-1 and 0-1.St. John’s bounced back nicely from a loss to fourth-ranked Wisconsin-Whitewater two weeks ago, when the Johnnies gave up five unanswered touchdowns in the second half and allowed the Warhawks to rush for 280 yards in the game.On Saturday, Bethel finished with just 89 yards rushing and 233 yards of total offense.“The difference was just the mental preparation and the realization that you have to play defense with all-out effort every play,” St. John’s coach Gary Fasching said. “I didn’t think we did that against Whitewater. But we did today.R...

'Taste of Toga' kicks of in Ballston Spa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

BALLSTON, SPA, N.Y.(NEWS10) — From international food made by local vendors to local bands. The Taste of Toga is celebrating everything local in Saratoga County. MORE NEWS from NEWS 10The taste of Toga. The first annual event kicking off at the Saratoga County fairgrounds. Alex Carerro an official at the event says the turnout looks good so far.“Our VIP sold out within minutes of us posting it and we sold at least a couple thousand tickets for this event today.”SUNY Adirondack freshmen Jocey, Laila and Nya came out to see Ashanti perform. They say her music resonates with themS, even though it's before their time.Jocey: “Ashanti, all that old school R&B, that’s what we grew up on.That’s what I’m gonna continue to listen to.”Laila: “It’s not ever gonna die. It lives on.”Nya: “It’s never gonna die. We’re always gonna have that generation. My kids will always grow up on that. It’s gonna keep going.”It was all about taste indeed. Food vendors today serving up cuisine from around the...

Video shows SoCal deputy slamming teen girl on ground in violent brawl

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

A teen girl is hospitalized after being thrown to the ground by a sheriff’s deputy during a violent brawl in San Bernardino County Friday night.Authorities responded to a large fight that erupted during a football game at Victor Valley High School around 6:28 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.Cell phone video captured the violent confrontation as a deputy appears to body slam the teen girl before another teen boy gets into a scuffle with deputies.It all started when the first deputy to arrive discovered multiple fights were taking place at the time. Pepper balls were shot into the crowd in an effort to disperse the group. The move, however, was not effective and the crowds began heading toward the deputy, officials said.As additional deputies arrived, another pepper ball round was launched at the group. That’s when 16-year-old Faith Jeffers grabbed the pepper ball launcher from the deputy. A teen girl is hospitalized after being thrown to the ground b...

Report: AMPTP, WGA negotiations in 'home stretch'

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:47 GMT

The Writers Guild of America is in the final phase of negotiations with Hollywood’s major studios and streaming services, according to reports.  An industry insider told Variety that the talks are “mainly down to language now” and that negotiations are in the "home stretch." Negotiation meetings between the sides have made considerable progress in recent weeks, which may be attributed to the presence of four top executives: Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav, Disney’s Bob Iger, NBCUniversal’s Donna Langley and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos.  ‘Are you going to miss your mom?’ boy from viral video reunites with reporter The proposed three-year contract would bring an end to one of the longest strikes in Hollywood history; the WGA has been on strike since May 2 – 144 days ago. Representatives from SAG-AFTRA are still hammering out a deal with AMPTP and are looking to end their picketing that started in mid-July.