Nov 05, 2024
Cars lined up at a gas station with people refueling after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, indicating fuel shortages.
Colonial Pipeline Latest Victim of Stepped-up Ransomware Attacks

Colonial Pipeline, which operates the United States’ largest fuel pipeline was shut down for days due to a cyberattack committed by a Russian hacker gang known as DarkSide. There have been gasoline shortages and spikes in the price of gas. The company released a statement on its website: "Colonial Pipeline... Read More »

Logo of Blue Cross Blue Shield displayed on a website, viewed through a magnifying glass.
Blue Cross Settles Antitrust Claims for $2.7 Billion

Earlier this month, notices were sent out to Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers notifying them of a settlement reached in a class-action suit that dated back to 2014. Although there seems to have been some confusion as to the veracity of the notices, they’re quite real. The settlement brings to... Read More »

A person holding a Bible while participating in a rally at the Capitol, surrounded by flags and police officers in riot gear.
Capitol Rioter Tries New “Foxitis” Brainwashing Defense

Defense lawyers have an old saying: “If you don’t have the law, argue the facts. If you don’t have the facts, argue the law. If you don’t have either, pound the table.” An updated version of this adage, currently being used as a defense in one Capitol rioters’ case, would... Read More »

Caitlyn Jenner speaking at a podium during her campaign for governor of California.
Caitlyn Jenner Running for Governor in California

Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic champion, reality TV star, and transgender activist, officially announced her run for governor of California pending a recall vote of current Gov. Gavin Newsom. To trigger a recall election in California, you need 1.5 million signatures. Over 2 million signatures have been collected. Counties have... Read More »

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaking during a meeting, with flags and a decorative wall behind him.
SEC Talks Added Regulations for U.S. Markets

The SEC and lawmakers have had their eyes on the latest trends in market trading and are voicing their concerns in what they deem to be an area that needs to be regulated, especially when it comes to the trading on popular brokerage apps and trading cryptocurrencies, a market that... Read More »

An aerial view of a graduation ceremony in a large venue, with graduates seated and a stage in the background.
Arizona to Allow Four-Year Degrees at Community Colleges

Last week, Arizona became the 24th state to allow community colleges to provide four-year bachelor’s degree programs. The State Legislature overwhelmingly supported the bill, voting 24 to 6 to adopt the legislation. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed the bill into law on May 4th, promoting the rule as a critical... Read More »