Information News

• Arrest made in breach of L.A. County election worker data
  
  The CEO of a Michigan software firm has been accused of storing personal information of L.A. County election workers on servers in China.
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• 'Just take care of me': How a corrupt FBI agent protected an L.A. crime figure for cash
  
  An FBI agent was found guilty of sharing confidential information about the agency's investigations in exchange for cash payments and other bribes.
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• RE/MAX Holdings appoints new chief information officer
  
  Former Fathom Realty executive Grady Ligon has joined the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial and brokerage technology.
  Inman.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Northeastern employee who called in alleged hoax arrested by police
  
  Authorities charged Jason Duhaime with intentionally conveying false and misleading information related to an explosive device.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• FBI sued for alleged failure to provide communications with Big Tech regarding Hunter Biden laptop censorship
  
  A new Freedom of Information Act lawsuit alleges the FBI is intentionally concealing communications with Facebook regarding posts on the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop before the 2020 election.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• Reward of £20,000 offered after 'ruthless execution' of man in Belfast social club
  
  A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information which leads to the conviction of two killers who fired 20 bullets at a man in a social club in Belfast.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• XPO Logistics CIO To Become The CEO
  
  Later this quarter, Mario Harik will assume the role of CEO of XPO. This will cap a remarkable ascent from chief information officer of the company to the top post.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• The Science Of Attention And Why It Matters To Your Business
  
  In a world where we're constantly bombarded with information and stimuli, it's more important than ever to understand the science of attention and how it works.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 4 Oct 2022.
• How to apply for student loan forgiveness and when: Key dates and details
  
  Applying for student loan forgiveness? Here are the key dates and details, so far, as well as information on who qualifies
  ABC News.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Barrister leading investigation into Tim Westwood's time at BBC calls for people to come forward
  
  Barrister Gemma White - who is leading the investigation into former hip hop DJ Tim Westwood - is urging people with information about his time at the BBC to come forward.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Your Medical Test Results Are Available. But Do You Want to View Them?
  
  The 21st Century Cures Act gave patients easy access to their health information. Now, some diagnoses delivered without context are causing high anxiety.
  New York Times.  Monday, 3 Oct 2022.
• Russia Blocks Audio-Streaming Site SoundCloud, Citing Spread Of 'False Information'
  
  Russian regulators have reportedly blocked the website of the audio-streaming app SoundCloud, citing "false information" about the war in Ukraine.
  Radio Liberty.  Sunday, 2 Oct 2022.
• Trump Argues for Executive Privilege in Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago Inquiries
  
  In both cases, former President Donald J. Trump is claiming a novel power to keep White House information from his time in office secret from the Justice Department.
  New York Times.  Saturday, 1 Oct 2022.
• Army officer who tried to provide medical information on military officers to Russia is RELEASED
  
  Major Jamie Lee Henry, 39, who conspired with her wife, Anna Gabrielian, to give Russia medical information on senior military officers, was released on home detention.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.
• Candidates recognize the power of TikTok, "for better or worse"
  
  As TikTok's popularity has exploded, candidates realize that's where young people are getting their information.
  CBS News.  Friday, 30 Sep 2022.

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