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Equifax to pay $700 million in breach settlement
San Francisco, Jul 22 (AP/UNB) — The Wall Street Journal says Equifax will pay around $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and other private information of nearly 150 million people.
Olympic robots offer 'virtual' attendance, help out on field
Tokyo, July 22 (AP/UNB) — A cart-like robot scuttles across the field to bring back javelins and discuses. A towering screen-on-wheels is designed for "virtual" attendance. The cute ones are, naturally, the likeness of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots.
Native Hawaiians say telescope represents bigger struggle
Honolulu, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Walter Ritte has been fighting for decades to protect Native Hawaiian rights, inspiring a new generation of activists trying to stop construction of a giant telescope they see as representative of a bigger struggle.
Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of 1st lunar footsteps
Cape Canaveral, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Celebrations are in full swing across the country for the 50th anniversary of humanity's first footsteps on another world.
Giant Hawaii telescope to focus on big unknowns of universe
Honolulu, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Is there life on planets outside our solar system? How did stars and galaxies form in the earliest years of the universe? How do black holes shape galaxies?
Technology, temporary help keeps farmers on job longer
Alexandria, July 20 (AP/UNB) — At 79 years old, Art McManus says he's still able to hop on the tractor and maintain the 160 acres of cherry trees at his orchard in Traverse City, Michigan.
Facebook mulls response to private posts ruling
San Francisco, July 20 (AP/UNB) — Facebook says it's deciding how to respond to a California Supreme Court ruling that says defense lawyers in a gang-related murder trial can obtain private social media postings.
Telescope standoff on Hawaii mountain goes into 5th day
Honolulu, July 19 (AP/UNB) — Hundreds of protesters trying to stop the construction of a giant telescope on land some consider sacred continue to gather at the base of Hawaii's tallest mountain.
Ex-NSA contractor sentenced to 9 years for stolen documents
Baltimore, July 19 (AP/UNB) — A former National Security Agency contractor who stored two decades' worth of classified documents at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison.
Fast-growing web of doorbell cams raises privacy fears
Dhaka, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) - The woodsy community of Wolcott, Connecticut, doesn't see a lot of crime. But when the police chief heard about an opportunity to distribute doorbell cameras to some homes, he didn't hesitate.