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LOS ANGELES – In a recent data breach that potentially affected millions of accounts, Kaiser Permanente has notified its members following the incident reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in mid-April. The HHS described it as an “unauthorized access/disclosure”. Around 13.4 million individuals are estimated by HHS as having been…
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Here’s what you need to know about the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana is urging President Biden to prevent the ICC from issuing arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If true, these warrants would be baseless and illegitimate, according to Johnson, who warned that they…
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Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has set a new record for NFL tight ends with his latest contract deal, according to his representatives at Milk & Honey Sports. The 11-year veteran exclaimed “Back at it again, baby!” in a video posted by the team on X (formerly Twitter), and expressed gratitude towards being…
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Charlie Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been battling cancer for eight years, revealed himself as the winner of the $1.3bn Powerball jackpot from Oregon during a news conference. He announced that he and his wife would be sharing the prize with a friend who had contributed to buying lottery tickets. They will receive…
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Los Angeles Police Department’s Deon Joseph and former Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley have accused politicians and district attorneys of creating an environment that promotes crime. This accusation comes at a time when high-profile figures such as Mayor Karen Bass, Rep. Adam Schiff, and reality TV actress Kyle Richards’ daughter have been…
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Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US government has issued millions in fines following an investigation that found major wireless carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon illegally shared customers’ personal data without consent. These companies also reportedly provided geolocation histories to third parties including prisons. Both the FCC and the firms involved…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) witnessed success during tax season as its free online filing platform received an overwhelming response from users who embraced the new service. More than 140,000 individuals utilized Direct File to submit their returns and claimed over $90 million in refunds according to IRS reports provided to The Associated Press…
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Lawyers representing Hunter Biden have announced their intention to file a defamation lawsuit against Fox News “imminently,” according to a letter sent by them. The notice, obtained by NBC News and served on the network, alleges that it engaged in a conspiracy to harm Biden’s reputation through false statements, painting him as a villain…
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Santa Clarita, California – A large male black bear has been spotted wandering through residential areas in Castaic this morning, according to authorities. The creature was seen making its way along Lake Hughes Road before local law enforcement and wildlife officials began monitoring the area around midday. As of late afternoon, the bear had…
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A group of independent voters shared their opinions on the upcoming presidential election during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends First’. With six months left until Election Day, two recent polls suggest that former President Trump has a lead over incumbent Joe Biden in a potential rematch. According to CNN’s national survey, Trump leads…