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AP News Summary at 3:01 p.m. ESTFILE - Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology, speaks during a press briefing at the White House,March 21, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press 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 deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger 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 what officials have said is a 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. Neuberger said Friday that 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 that 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. In addition, she said, the government was planning additional actions in coming weeks in response to the hacking campaign, though she did not say what they were. “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.

Published 5:01 pm Friday, December 27, 2024 By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll. In the survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, about 8 in 10 U.S. adults said the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson. Despite that, some have cast Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect charged with Thompson’s murder, as a heroic figure in the aftermath of his arrest, which gave rise to an outpouring of grievances about insurance companies. Police say the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were scrawled on the ammunition investigators found at the scene, echoing a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. UnitedHealthcare has said Mangione was not a client. About 7 in 10 adults say that denials for health care coverage by insurance companies, or the profits made by health insurance companies, also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Younger Americans are particularly likely to see the murder as the result of a confluence of forces rather than just one person’s action. Americans see a wide range of factors contributing to UHC CEO’s killing The poll finds that the story of the slaying is being followed widely. About 7 in 10 said they had heard or read “a lot” or “some” about Thompson’s death. Multiple factors were seen as responsible. About half in the poll believe that at least “a moderate amount” of blame is rooted in wealth or income inequality, although they did not think other factors like political divisions in the U.S. held the same level of responsibility. Patients and doctors often complain about coverage denials and other complications interfering with care, especially for serious illnesses like cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Insurance industry critics frequently point to company profits in questioning whether the interests of patients are their top focus. UnitedHealthcare made more than $16 billion in profit last year, before interest and taxes, on $281 billion in revenue. Insurers frequently note that most of the revenue they bring in goes back out the door to pay for care. UnitedHealthcare said this month that it pays about 90% of medical claims when they are submitted. The insurer has not provided details about how many claims that involves. For young people, blame is spread equally between insurers and the killer Americans under 30 are especially likely to think a mix of factors is to blame for Thompson’s death. They say that insurance company denials and profits are about as responsible as Thompson’s killer for his death. About 7 in 10 U.S. adults between 18 and 29 say “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility falls on profits made by health insurance companies, denials for health care coverage by health insurance companies or the person who committed the killing. Young people are also the least likely age group to say “a great deal” of responsibility falls on the person who committed the killing. Only about 4 in 10 say that, compared with about 6 in 10 between 30 and 59. Roughly 8 in 10 adults over 60 say that person deserves “a great deal” of responsibility. About two-thirds of young people place at least a moderate level of blame on wealth or income inequality, in general. People under 30 are more likely to place blame on the media, with 54% saying that compared with about one-third of older adults. About 3 in 10 struggled with coverage from health insurance in the last year Frustrations with health insurers, coverage and the complicated U.S. health care system have been simmering for years among patients. About 3 in 10 Americans say they have had a problem getting coverage from their health insurer in the last year, whether those involved problems finding a suitable provider in-network, a claim getting denied or issues getting prior authorization or insurer approval before care happens. These struggles are more prevalent among Americans under 60. UnitedHealthcare says prior authorizations help eliminate waste in the system and let people know whether care will be covered before it is delivered. It says less than 2% of the insurer’s customers experience a denial of care from prior authorizations annually. Roughly 3 in 10 in the poll say immediate family or close friends have experienced problems getting coverage from their health insurer in the last year. Americans under 30 are among the most likely to say they don’t have health insurance. Most Americans get health coverage through their job or by purchasing individual policies. Separate, government-funded programs provide coverage for people with low incomes or those who are age 65 and over or have severe illnesses or disabilities.

A left-wing former history teacher, Yamandú Orsi, has won the presidential election in Uruguay. Orsi beat Álvaro Delgado, the candidate for the governing conservative coalition, by more than three percentage points in Sunday’s run-off. Delgado conceded defeat and congratulated Orsi and his Broad Front coalition, which will now return to power after five years of conservative rule. The Broad Front governed Uruguay for 15 years from 2005 to 2020 before being beaten by outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou – who under Uruguay’s constitution was barred from standing for a second consecutive term in this election. Orsi, 57, is seen as a protege of former President José Mujica, who won the hearts of many in Uruguay through his modest lifestyle, prompting many to label him “the world’s poorest president”. Orsi himself comes from a humble background, having grown up in rural Uruguay in a house without electricity. While working as a school history teacher, he became active in local politics, eventually becoming mayor of Canelones, Uruguay’s second-most populous department. During Orsi’s time at the helm in Canelones, tech giant Google announced it would build a huge data centre in the department. Orsi struck a business-friendly note in his campaign, saying that he planned to avoid raising taxes that could scare off investors. Addressing his supporters on Sunday evening, he stressed he wanted to be a president for all 3.4 million Uruguayans, saying he would “call for a national dialogue again and again” and that he would listen to those who had voted for his rival. “I’m going to be the president who builds a more integrated country, where we set aside our differences and nobody is left behind, neither economically, socially or politically.” Outgoing President Luis Lacalle Pou said he would work with Orsi to ensure a smooth transition ahead of the swearing-in of the new president on 1 March next year. Orsi’s Broad Front also won a majority in the Uruguyan Senate, but his coalition did not clinch a majority in the Chamber of Representatives. Uruguay’s election – which pitted two moderates against each other – has bucked the trend seen in other countries in the Western Hemisphere, such as Argentina, Brazil and the US, where deep divisions came to the fore. Courtesy: BBC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more years of Donald Trump in the White House. Jaime Harrison, in a letter to members of the party’s powerful Rules & Bylaws Committee, outlined the process of how the party will elect its new chair. Harrison said in the letter that the committee will host four candidate forums — some in person and some virtually — in January, with the final election on Feb. 1 during the party’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, while an insular party affair, will come days after Trump is inaugurated for a second term. Democrats' selection of a leader after Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss will be a key starting point as the party starts to move forward, including addressing any structural problems and determining how to oppose Trump. Members of the Rules & Bylaws Committee will meet on Dec. 12 to establish the rules for these elections, which beyond the chair position will include top party roles like vice chairs, treasurer, secretary and national finance chair. The committee will also use that meeting to decide the requirements for gaining access to the ballot for those top party roles. In 2021, candidates were required to submit a nominating statement that included signatures from 40 DNC members and that will likely be the same standard for the 2025 campaigns. “The DNC is committed to running a transparent, equitable, and impartial election for the next generation of leadership to guide the party forward,” Harrison said in a statement. “Electing the Chair and DNC officers is one of the most important responsibilities of the DNC Membership, and our staff will run an inclusive and transparent process that gives members the opportunity to get to know the candidates as they prepare to cast their votes.” Two Democrats have announced campaigns for chair: Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a vice chair of the national party, and Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor and current commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Other top Democrats are either considering a run to succeed Harrison or are being pushed by party insiders, including former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke; Michael Blake, a former vice chair of the party; Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan and a former Chicago mayor; Sen. Mallory McMorrow, majority whip of the Michigan Senate, and Chuck Rocha, a longtime Democratic strategist. The next chair of the committee will be tasked with rebuilding a party demoralized by a second Trump victory. They will also oversee the party’s 2028 nominating process, a complex and contentious exercise that will make the chair central to the next presidential election. Harrison, of South Carolina, made clear in his letter to the rules committee that the four forums hosted by the party would be live streamed and the party would give grassroots Democrats across the country the ability to engage with the process through those events. He also said he intends to remain neutral during the chair election. ___ This story has been corrected to show that McMorrow is a senator, not a representative. Dan Merica, The Associated PressNEWCASTLE’S fine form came to a screeching halt as West Ham pulled one out of the bag to potentially save Julen Lopetegui’s job. Eddie Howe’s side could have climbed into the top six with a win over the struggling Hammers. 10 Tomas Soucek was on target as West Ham beat Newcastle 2-0 Credit: Getty 10 Aaron Wan-Bissaka also netted to bag the Hammers a much-needed win Credit: AFP But Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka came up trumps to stun the Toon and earn a huge win for their under-pressure boss to lift them six points from safety. Toon started fast and Isak had the ball in the net after peeling off the last man and dinking it over Lukasz Fabianski only for an offside flag to ruin the party. But the Hammers knocked the stuffing right out of them in the tenth minute. Soucek was given the freedom of St. James’ as he escaped Lloyd Kelly, in for the suspended Dan Burn, and headed home Emerson Palmieri’s outswinging corner. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SOUND OUT Forgotten ex-Newcastle star who swapped national teams now a RAPPER This was not part of the script, but it was just the start Spaniard Lopetegui had dreamed about. And he was kicking every ball in his technical area throughout an animated first half performance that led to him being booked for dissent by referee Craig Pawson. That was his third caution of the campaign and he’ll now have to serve a touchline ban and miss Arsenal’s visit on Saturday. Not that he cared one jot at the time as he continued to bark orders at his side while Toon could only muster a curling effort from Joe Willock that went wide. Most read in Football WRONG MOVE Joining Rangers was biggest mistake of my life - I could've played for Man Utd TICKED OFF McGinn's brief ultimatum for Villa v Celtic & prediction for Hoops v Club Brugge KEANE OBSERVER Sky Sports launch Roy Keane probe and ask Redknapp and co for statements VINDA-BLUES Gers greats from 9IAR era spotted at private meal with Helicopter Sunday heroes FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS It was all feeling rather flat from those in Black and White and it could have gotten even worse as the visitors nearly doubled their advantage when Carlos Soler, replacing Guido Rodriguez, shot round the post. Despite needing a new passport following his drama in the international break returning from Ghana, the tireless Michail Antonio was left requiring a shirt here. Meet West Ham wonderkid Kaelan Casey 10 10 After what seemed like his 100th tussle with the defence, he emerged with a huge rip right down the middle of his jersey, and he revelled in the minute or so it took for him to change it while the game was stopped. Longstaff headed straight at Fabianski while Lewis Hall’s drive and shot got the locals back off their seats. But both Anthony Gordon and Isak blew chances to go in level at the break. 10 Soucek headed West Ham into the lead against the run of play Credit: AFP 10 The goal galvanised the visitors as they grew in confidence Credit: Rex Match Stats The England winger capitalised on Jean-Clair Todibo’s poor clearance inside the area. However, his strike was saved by the leg of the Hammers goalie before the striker’s had an effort deflected wide. Harvey Barnes came on for Willock at the break and teed up Gordon to drag an effort off target. 10 Wan-Bissaka's second-half shot doubled West Ham's lead Credit: Alamy 10 The Hammers never looked back after going two goals up Credit: Getty Match Stats But any momentum was soon cut-short as West Ham doubled their lead eight minutes after the restart. Lucas Paqueta won the ball back and Jarrod Bowen broke and found Wan-Bissaka on the underlap, and the ex-Manchester United full-back took a touch before firing across goal and into the far corner. Pope then saved from Bowen as things threatened to get worse before Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy came on along with Callum Wilson, making his first appearance of the season after injury. Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISAPPOINTED' Harry Potter steam train blasted by passengers who 'dreaded' return journey COLD BEERS SPFL side spotted going for a PINT after their bus got stuck in the snow But even that trio could not conjure up some magic for the Magpies, despite the returning forward being convinced he should have had a penalty when bundled over by Konstantinos Mavropanos. That leaves them sat in tenth, while Lopetegui lives to fight another day at West Ham. 10 Julen Lopetegui looked a relieved man after West Ham's solid performance Credit: Rex 10 Eddie Howe was disappointed to see Toon's winning run come to an end Credit: Getty

Tesla ( TSLA -4.75% ) shares have been soaring since the U.S. election in early November. But as the trading week comes to a close, the stock is on track to have its second consecutive losing day. As of 12:35 p.m. ET Friday, Tesla shares were down 4.3%. Yet, they have still soared by 70% over the past three months. Most of that gain has come after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election with backing from Tesla CEO Elon Musk . Tesla needs a record fourth quarter The pause in the rally is coming as we approach the end of the year, with investors realizing the company may not hit 2023 electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers. Tesla must deliver about 515,000 EVs in the fourth quarter to match the 1.8 million units shipped in 2023. A push to ship vehicles at the end of the year is common, however. Tesla's record quarterly delivery was almost 485,000 vehicles in last year's fourth quarter. But analysts, on average, think the company might come up just shy of Tesla's target this year, predicting 510,000 unit sales. After the stock's monster run over the last several months, a miss on fourth-quarter shipments will likely push the stock lower. Some investors are betting that's what will come when Tesla releases its fourth-quarter production and delivery figures next week. One bright spot that could outperform expectations is Tesla's sales in China. Reports show that the fourth quarter is looking strong for Tesla's China sales, with nearly 22,000 EVs sold during the first week of this month. That would be the best week of the fourth quarter. Long-term investors shouldn't worry too much about quarterly data, though. Much of the recent run in Tesla stock came from expectations that its autonomous driving technology is getting closer to reality, with the White House potentially easing regulatory hurdles for Musk and his team. 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