The FBI has labeled a suspected Chinese cyber intrusion into a government surveillance system a “major incident” that poses risks to U.S. national security, according to a senior law enforcement official and a source with knowledge of the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with internet service provider Cox Communications in its copyright fight with record labels over illegal music downloads by Cox customers. The justices ruled unanimously that Cox bears no liability for the copyright violations of its customers, reversing a jury verdict and lower-court rulings. “Cox neither induced its … Read more
The math it took to calculate the number of calories in your favorite snack involved a lot more guesstimation than you may think. The Food and Drug Administration began requiring standardized nutrition labeling — including the number of calories per serving — on most packaged foods in 1990. Obesity rates skyrocketed in the United States … Read more
The Trump administration on Friday formally designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, escalating pressure on Tehran at a moment of mounting military tensions and sputtering diplomacy. The designation, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, activates authorities created under an executive order signed in September that expanded the government’s ability to penalize … Read more