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7xm facebook By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of “a limited number of individuals.” Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. Related Articles National News | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National News | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National News | US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people National News | Woman who faced racism when buying Virginia Beach home takes on housing discrimination National News | Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds Neuberger said officials did not yet have a precise sense how many Americans overall were affected by Salt Typhoon, in part because the Chinese were careful about their techniques, but a “large number” were in the Washington-Virginia area. Officials believe the goal of the hackers was to identify who owned the phones and, if they were “government targets of interest,” spy on their texts and phone calls, she said. The FBI said most of the people targeted by the hackers are “primarily involved in government or political activity.” Neuberger said the episode highlighted the need for required cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications industry, something the Federal Communications Commission is to take up at a meeting next month. “We know that voluntary cyber security practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure,” she said. The Chinese government has denied responsibility for the hacking.

NoneBen Davies is the latest to fall into that category, with the Welsh international initially primed to return for Sunday’s visit of Wolves but no longer available. Davies suffered a setback in training this week, which means Spurs could be without a fit centre-back after Radu Dragusin was forced off in the latter stages of Thursday’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest with an ankle issue. Ange with a team news update ahead of Wolves on Sunday 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0EiYh4TP8j — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 27, 2024 Postecoglou is already without first-choice central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven after both failed to make it through their comeback fixture against Chelsea on December 7. “Yeah, that’s been our major problem this year. Guys who are coming back from injury rather than us losing players as such,” Postecoglou said. “We’re looking at those things and why they’re happening. It’s certainly happened too often this year where guys have come back and they’re the ones who are missing. “I think just about all of them, apart from Vic (Guglielmo Vicario), are recurrences of an injury. “Even with Romero, it was a different injury but it’s still a guy coming back, so it’s something we’re looking at.” There could be good news on the horizon with attackers Mikey Moore and Richarlison expected to return to training next week. A post shared by Richarlison (@richarlison) Richarlison suffered his own setback in November when his short-lived return after a calf issue was cut short when he injured the same area against Aston Villa. Moore, meanwhile, has been sidelined by a virus for the best part of two months but the 17-year-old could provide a much-needed spark in the new year when Newcastle visit on January 4. Postecoglou said: “Him and Richy are in the final phases. Next week they can start training. We’ve got a bit of a gap before the Newcastle game. “The plan is Mikey and Richy come back into first-team training next week.” Anticipated returns for Moore and Richarlison will fail to help Postecoglou against Wolves, with makeshift centre-back Archie Gray potentially set to partner up with fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma if Dragusin cannot recover. Pressed on the issue of fixture scheduling, with Spurs definitely missing eight players for Sunday’s fixture, Postecoglou said: “It is challenging. “All clubs are going to have to get their heads around it and authorities are going to have to get their heads around it. “One of two things need to happen: either you somehow change the fixture schedule, which doesn’t seem feasible, or you allow clubs bigger squads. Then you have other issues with that, as well. “The attrition rate you’re seeing and it’s not just us. We’re going through a particularly badly moment. Newcastle went through it last year and it affected them pretty badly. They were obviously in the Champions League as well and probably didn’t have the squad to cope with it. “It hits certain clubs at different times and is probably becoming more prevalent, and for all of us it’s a challenge as to how we navigate this process to keep our players healthy. “It’s not just a physical thing, it’s a mental thing. For us it’s been constant since August and we’re not even halfway through the year. And they’re not going to get a break now, so these things we’re constantly assessing.”

OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he won’t play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion. The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion that quotes Singh’s own criticism of the Liberals, and asks the House of Commons to declare that it agrees with Singh and has no confidence in the government. The motion is expected to be introduced on Thursday and the debate and vote are set for Monday. Singh says he is not going to vote non-confidence and trigger an election when he believes Poilievre would cut programs the NDP fought for, like dental care and pharmacare. The non-confidence vote was scheduled after Speaker Greg Fergus intervened to pause a filibuster on a privilege debate about a green technology fund. The Conservatives have said they would only end that debate if the NDP agree to topple the government or if the Liberals turn over unredacted documents at the centre of the parliamentary gridlock. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024.AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:39 p.m. ESTWith Christmas right around the corner people are searching for gifts to give this year along with fun things to do with family and friends. When considering gifts, remember those that include the outdoors for all ages on your Christmas list. One of the best gifts to give your loved ones is access to all the scenic state parks and recreation areas that can be enjoyed all year long. For Nebraska residents a $36 park permit is a great and unique gift for families and friends you want to spend more time with and give the gift of the outdoors to. Nebraska’s parks can be utilized all year with a host of various activities including afternoon campfires around a fire ring for smores and hot chocolate, fishing and ice fishing, hiking, biking, bird and animal viewing, photographing beautiful sunrises and sunsets, snowshoeing and much more. For $3 a month, a park permit is a great value with endless outdoor possibilities. Great gift ideas to stuff a loved-one’s stocking with include a 2025 Nebraska hunting and fishing permit, habitat stamps and state and federal waterfowl stamps. Hunters and anglers will need new permits after Dec. 31 of this year. Keep in mind when purchasing hunting and fishing permits, you will need to know birthdates, height, weight eye and hair color and the last four digits of the person’s social security number. Permits are available online at outdoornebraska.gov at Game and Parks permitting offices and local vendors. Experience the beauty of Nebraska all year long with a special holiday offer from Nebraskaland Magazine where you can read articles by me and other talented writers and photographers. Get a one-, two- or three-year subscription plus a 2025 Nebraskaland calendar for a special holiday rate. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov and search “Nebraskaland Magazine” for more gift-giving ideas. Game and Parks has an array of holiday gifts that are sure to please everyone. Nebraska Game and Parks “bucks” allow the recipient to choose how to spend their gift. These “bucks” may be used to purchase permits, camping, shooting range activities and more. Game and Parks “Bucks” need to be purchased at Game and Parks district offices. Picking an outdoor gift is simple and inexpensive and are items that everyone that goes outdoors are sure to need and use. Some of these gifts include binoculars, gloves, hand warmers, hats, neck gators, face shields and socks. Outdoor journals, pocket gun cleaning kits, dry bags, folding shovels, gun cases, hydration packs for hikers, a shell and bird belt, two-way radios, portable or solar chargers, ice fishing equipment, gear bags. Don’t forget the snacks, jerky and trail mix are tasty and reasonably priced gifts for outdoor enthusiasts. Other affordable stocking stuffers like duck, goose and deer calls, shooting sticks, gas cards, earmuffs, fillet knives, pocket-size knife sharpeners, flashlights, head lamps, light weight glove liners, gun slings and gifts cards from a favorite outdoor store are a sure bet. For the hard-to-buy-for person or family, consider an experience gift. Outdoor enthusiasts might love a chance to spend the day hiking or fishing at a beautiful park where you can purchase their lodging or camping fees, tubing, tanking or kayaking trips and trail rides at parks that provide that service. With all the beautiful state parks we have in our state, why not give the gift of a park permit, or pay for a weekend at a park with cabins for your outdoor enthusiasts to stay in. Fort Robinson, Medicine Creek, Ponca, Mahoney and Niobrara State Parks are a few parks with cabins to stay in with many other activities to do year-round. Passes to the Venture Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Platte River State Park, Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Louisville State Recreation Area would make great gifts for couples and families alike. With glamping cabins, kayaking, the Go Ape ropes course, floating playground and much more, these places would be the perfect gift for making lasting memories. There are many creative gifts that parents or grandparents can put together that young outdoor enthusiasts will love. For young anglers, fishing rods and a loaded tackle box will give young anglers hours of outdoor fun fishing. Any youngster would love to have a starter bow and arrow kit, then head out to the public archery range at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area in North Platte to practice archery shooting. Small tents, headlamps and sleeping bags make great gifts. Kids can set up a small tent indoors, camp at home in the yard or have their own tent on family camping outings. Camping hammocks are another way to camp and bring loads of fun for kids. Let your up-and-coming turkey or waterfowl hunter make some noise with turkey or waterfowl calls. Books on rocks and minerals are great for those little rock-hounds that love picking up and looking at pretty rocks when they are exploring outside. Bug kits and bug books, ant farms and small hand nets make great kids gifts along with bird, butterfly, bat and bee house building kits. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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