On Twitter, bad news spreads faster than good
Most social media content is positive, but the negative stuff is what captures people's attention, research shows.
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White House launches task force to tackle ransomware cybercrime
The multi-agency effort comes as pressure mounts on President Biden to retaliate for Russia's failure to curb cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.
911 calls released from condo collapse: "People in the rubble yelling"
One 911 caller, a woman, said "the pool area started sinking down."
Mom arrested weeks after 2 girls found dead in Florida canal
Tinessa Hogan, 36, had been named as a person of interest in the case of her two young daughters' murder.
2 men found dead at former Versace mansion on Miami Beach
Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of Versace's fatal shooting outside the South Beach landmark.
Joe Exotic to be re-sentenced for Carole Baskin murder plot
A court vacated the self-proclaimed Tiger King's sentence and called for a re-sentencing due to a conviction error.
Western wildfires take toll on firefighters
Firefighters in the West are stretched thin as fires cause extensive damage.
Watchdog accuses FBI of mishandling Nassar sexual abuse case
The report said more athletes were abused by Nassar after the FBI became aware of the allegations.
U.S. to launch flight program to relocate Afghans
The operation will support relocation flights for individuals and their families who applied for Special Immigrant Visas.
Here's what we know about possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
As early as this fall, U.S. regulators could decide whether some people should get booster shots.
Man who swung from Senate balcony January 6 pleads guilty
In pleading guilty, Josiah Colt also agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, presenting a potentially significant development for the cases of two men described as his co-conspirators.
Andrew Brown Jr.'s family seeks $30 million in civil rights lawsuit
Brown's family is suing for "emotional distress, humiliation, loss of enjoyment of life, and other pain and suffering."
Lego to gunmaker: Stop making a gun that looks like our toys
Culper Precision's "Block19" handgun is customized to look like it is made of Lego pieces.
Should you tell an interviewer you want to work from home?
Pro tip: Research a company's stance on remote work before saying you love working from home — or risk not getting the job.
Pay gap between top CEOs and workers grew during pandemic
Chief execs at S&P 500 companies averaged $15.5 million in total compensation last year, AFL-CIO reports.
Trump says he offered UFC's Dana White the press secretary role
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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