Explainer: The Security Flaw That's Freaked Out The Internet
A wide swath of critical industries, including electric power, water, food and beverage, manufacturing and transportation, were exposed.

Romance scams becoming more common as stigma around reporting remains
Romance scams are the type of scam that people lose the most money to, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
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US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'
Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world's top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health care.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP
Former AT&T customers still entitled to data throttling partial refund
AT&T settled with the FTC over allegations the company misled customers about their data speeds.
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Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
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How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By AP
This is how South Carolina is fixing the correctional officer shortage
A lack of correctional officers across the country is expected to worsen, but South Carolina is making changes to recruit and retain more workers.
By Scripps News