How critical US sectors are coping with rising cyberattacks
The rise in cyberattacks this year has forced many companies in critical sectors to make improvements to their cyber defenses in an effort to secure their networks from hacks. Such companies are increasing their investments in cybersecurity and seeking to hire more cyber professionals — a task proving to be challenging amid a shortage of cyber workers across industries. The Hill spoke to several security experts and industry leaders in the financial, health care and energy sectors to gauge how those critical industries are seeking
Read MoreZelensky: Ukrainian nuclear power plant 'one step away from a radiation disaster'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a nuclear power plant is “one step away from a radiation disaster” because Russian shelling damaged one of its power transmission lines on Monday. “Today the last power transmission line connecting the plant to the energy system of Ukraine was damaged due to another Russian provocative shelling. Again — this is the second time — due to Russian provocation, the Zaporizhzhia plant is one step away from a radiation disaster,” Zelensky
Read MoreCanadian police charge stabbing suspects with murder as manhunt continues
Canadian police on Monday charged two men suspected of fatally stabbing 10 people and wounding another 18 with first-degree murder as a massive manhunt for the pair continues. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the province of Saskatchewan, where the stabbings occurred on Sunday, identified the suspects as Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30. Damien Sanderson is charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of breaking and entering, RCMP said in a
Read MoreNewsom signs bill aimed at creating standards for fast food working conditions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed legislation aimed at creating standards for working conditions for the fast food industry in the state. Newsom signed a bill on Labor Day that includes the creation of a 10-member Fast Food Council, all of whom will be appointed by Newsom and other state lawmakers. The council will establish standards on things such as working hours and wages. “California is committed to ensuring that the men and women who have helped build our world-class economy are able to share in the state’s prosperity,” Newsom
Read MoreMaryland County to enforce juvenile curfew after deadliest month in decades
Police and local officials in a Maryland county near Washington, D.C., on Monday announced a curfew for youth after a spate of violent crimes in the community and a homicide count that reached a three-decade high last month. For at least 30 days starting this weekend, Prince George's County will implement a curfew for those under 17 years old from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday unless they are accompanied by an adult. The curfew is enforced through fines. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said at a
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