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Nissan Discloses Oracle PeopleSoft Breach Exposing Payroll Records

Nissan has alerted the California Attorney General to a potential data breach, revealing that a cyber attack on Oracle PeopleSoft systems may have exposed sensitive payroll records of hundreds of companies, including Nissan, from May 27 to June 9. The automaker believes it was specifically targeted in the attack, which may have compromised a range of personnel data.

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B-52 Crash Disrupts Radar Modernization Efforts

A devastating crash of a B-52 aircraft during takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California has dealt a significant blow to the Radar Modernization Program, with the incident deemed unsurvivable. The mishap has prompted an immediate suspension of flight operations at the base.

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Cal Water Probes Alleged Hacking by Iran-Linked Group

Cal Water is taking swift and decisive action to investigate allegations of a cybersecurity incident, swiftly activating its response plan and working around the clock to get to the bottom of the claim. The utility confirms that its probe, launched after learning of the alleged hacking by an Iran-linked group on June 11, 2026, is ongoing with no known operational disruptions reported so far.

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B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, Killing Eight

A devastating crash of a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber at Edwards Air Force Base in California has claimed the lives of eight people on board, in what authorities describe as a "not survivable" incident. The tragic accident occurred during a routine test mission on Thursday morning.

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B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base In California

A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, prompting an immediate response from emergency crews on the scene. The airfield was swiftly closed and all non-essential operations suspended to focus on the ongoing response efforts.

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California AG Sues 23andMe Over Data Breach Handling

California's top law enforcement official is taking on 23andMe for its botched handling of a massive data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal info of nearly 7 million customers - including over 855,000 Californians. The lawsuit claims the company's lax security and software quality allowed hackers to get away with highly sensitive data.

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California Sues 23andMe Over Data Breach Security Failings

California's top lawyer, Rob Bonta, is taking on 23andMe for allegedly failing to protect millions of people's sensitive genetic data and downplaying the severity of a massive 2023 data breach. The lawsuit claims the company broke California law by not keeping personal info safe and lying to customers about the breach.

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Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Statute of Limitations

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI has been dismissed by a jury in Oakland, not due to the validity of his claims, but because it was filed outside the statute of limitations. The verdict marks a significant setback for Musk, who had alleged wrongdoing by OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.

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Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Threatens $852 Billion AI Empire

Elon Musk is taking on OpenAI in a lawsuit that could shake up the $852 billion AI industry, claiming the company's shift from nonprofit to profit-driven motives betrays its founding promise to develop technology for the public benefit. He's asking the court to undo OpenAI's corporate transition and restore its original mission.

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Crypto Launderer Sentenced to 70 Months for $230M Heist Role

Meet Evan Tangeman, a 22-year-old crypto launderer who lived large on stolen millions, racking up half-million-dollar nightclub tabs and luxury cars, before getting sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a $230M heist. His lavish lifestyle, fueled by greed, came crashing down with a guilty plea and a lengthy prison term.

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Lawsuit Exposes AI Recording of Doctor-Patient Talks Without Consent

Imagine your most private conversations with your doctor being secretly recorded and analyzed by artificial intelligence without your knowledge or consent - it's a shocking reality that's now at the center of a proposed federal class action lawsuit. Two California healthcare organizations are accused of using an AI tool to record, transcribe, and process sensitive doctor-patient conversations without permission.

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