US, UK, and allies blame Chinese government for Microsoft hack

[ad_1] The US, UK and their allies have officially attributed the Microsoft Exchange hack to actors affiliated with the Chinese government, and other countries are joining the assessment, stepping up last week’s tensions between the White House and China. The United States and a group of allies said on Monday that the Chinese government was … Read more

US Hong Kong warning signals Washington could do more (lawyer)

[ad_1] The United States has issued a warning to U.S. companies operating in Hong Kong, signaling that Washington may take further action, an international trade compliance lawyer said. Adam Smith, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher law firm, said Friday’s financial and regulatory risk advice was “pretty important” but “is not doing anything about changing … Read more

Suspect dead after chase ended in gunfire at Monroe St.

[ad_1] TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – One person has died after a police chase ended in gunfire early Monday morning in Toledo. The chase began around 1 a.m. with response from Toledo Police, Monroe Police, Michigan State Police, and Ohio Highway Patrol. During the chase, the suspect struck a telephone pole on Scottwood Avenue near Virginia … Read more

Police ask for public help in death of woman at Faster Horses music festival E! News UK

[ad_1] Police ask for public help in death of woman at Faster Horses music festivalDetroit News 4 deaths at Faster Horses Festival in Michigan, including 3 suspected of carbon monoxide poisoningYahoo! Voice 3 dead, 2 taken to hospital for suspected carbon monoxide exposure during Michigan Music Festival, police sayCNN A candlelight vigil will be organized … Read more

Dangerous conditions make it difficult to fight wildfires in the western United States

[ad_1] BLY, Ore. (AP) – Erratic winds and dry lightning have added to dangers for crews in Oregon’s parched forests battling the nation’s largest wildfire, one of dozens burning in several Western States. The destructive Bootleg fire, one of the largest in modern Oregon history, has already burned more than 476 square miles (1,210 square … Read more

Escape by Texas Democrats to block bill will cost around $ 1.5 million, lawmaker says

[ad_1] Denying Republicans a quorum to enact voting restrictions will cost Texas Democrats more than $ 1 million, according to the state lawmaker leading the fundraising effort. More than 50 Democratic members of the State House fled Austin for Washington, DC last Monday, crippling the House just as the GOP pushed forward sweeping election changes … Read more