Chinese state hackers use rootkit to hide ToneShell malware activity

A new sample of the ToneShell backdoor, typically seen in Chinese cyberespionage campaigns, has been delivered through a kernel-mode loader in attacks against government organizations.
KBTX

Experts warn almost 50% of Americans expect holiday debt this season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The holidays can be a festive and expensive time of year. Nearly half of Americans expect holiday debt this season, and many plan to rely on credit cards or buy-now, pay-later ...
KSLA

Bossier Parish Police Jury adopts ‘26 budget with ‘bold’ investments in infrastructure, critical systems

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - The Bossier Parish Police Jury has passed its 2026 budget, with particular focus on major road and infrastructure improvements. The police jury says more than $30 million ...
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Budget-Friendly Holiday Ornaments—Simple & Stylish Tutorials

Interior designer MaCenna Lee makes simple and stylish holiday ornaments on a budget. Trump canceling GDP report comes under scrutiny GOP Sen. Jim Justice sued by federal government over $5 million in ...
New York Post

California wastes $450 million on new 911 system state is now ditching

California, a state that prides itself on being the epicenter of technology, has taught an absolute masterclass in bureaucratic incompetence — scrapping a new 911 system that cost more than $450 ...
Rolling Stone

The Small Business Guide to Faster, Smarter Hiring With an Applicant Tracking System

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s Q4, and your small retail shop is gearing up for the ...
EdSource

First look at 2026-27 state budget: Schools and community colleges are fine — for the moment

EdSource · How one student got her middle school to change its name (rebroadcast) Surging tax revenue from Silicon Valley’s big bet on artificial intelligence will produce greater-than-expected ...
Cleveland.com

MetroHealth 2026 budget: Trustees approve $2.2 billion plan with $31 million deficit

CLEVELAND, Ohio — MetroHealth System is projecting a $31 million budget shortfall in 2026, which would be the health system’s fourth straight year of operating losses. The health system is expected to ...
The Heritage Foundation

Getting the Budget Back on Track With Trump

Americans saw their cost of living spike while the Biden administration indulged in profligate spending and ran up massive budget deficits, but that’s finally starting to change. The latest data from ...
The Boston Globe

The costs of food, housing, and energy are going up. Here’s how to create a household budget to track them.

Greater Boston is among the most expensive places to live in the country — hardly a news flash for anyone struggling to make ends meet. A budget tracks your income and expenses — money in, money out.
Bloomberg L.P.

NYC Transit System Faces $432 Million Budget Gap, DiNapoli Says

New York City’s transit system faces a potential $432 million budget shortfall this year because the subway, bus and commuter rail operator may need to wait until 2026 to get reimbursed from federal ...