Vanessa Romo
Stories
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Health
U.S. Lowers The Travel Risk Rating For Japan, Where COVID Still Shadows The Olympics
The revised guidelines are not an enthusiastic endorsement of travel, moving Japan from the highest risk ranking to a tier below. But the change comes as Japan struggles with a surge in infections.
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National
How A New Team Of Feds Hacked The Hackers And Got Colonial Pipeline's Ransom Back
The linchpin to retrieving $2.3 million, half the company's payment, was gaining access to the private key linked to the attacker's Bitcoin account. Here's how authorities may have gotten it.
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National
U.S. Has Recovered Some Of The Millions Paid In Ransom To Colonial Pipeline Hackers
The Justice Department says it has seized bitcoins worth millions of dollars that were part of what Colonial Pipeline paid to get control of its systems back from hackers.
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National
Alaska Lures Tourists With Its Stunning Landscapes — And Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Officials hope the added incentive of the vaccine will attract visitors. It's part of an effort to jump start a floundering summer tourism industry that's been devastated by the pandemic.
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Technology
Put Your Wallet Away. Meat Prices Are Not Likely To Rise After JBS Cyberattack
The disruption in production sparked speculation that prices would skyrocket. But analysts say there will be little impact if JBS delivers on its pledge to be up and running on Wednesday.
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Sports
Copa America Chaos After Brazilian Officials Say Decision To Host Is Not Final
Facing backlash, Brazil's leaders now say they'll make a decision whether to host the popular soccer tournament on Tuesday. The country remains one of the world's worst pandemic hot spots.
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National
Travel Tips For Your Post-Vaccination Memorial Day Weekend
COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway. Here's how to avoid them.
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National
We're Seeing A Spike In Workplace Shootings. Here's Why
Although they're still a statistical anomaly, one explanation for the latest uptick in killings is that with the COVID-19 pandemic, perpetrators have had time to plan their attacks, one expert says.
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World
3 Reasons Why The Arrest Of A Journalist By Belarus Is Troubling
The arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich, who was seized from a flight that was forced down by Belarusian authorities, is being called an act of state terrorism and air piracy.
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National
Iconic Mint-Condition 1933 Babe Ruth Baseball Is Expected To Shatter Auction Records
Auctioneers hope it will sell for over $5.2 million, part of a sports collection that could fetch $20 million for the heirs of a man whose mom threw out his first baseball cards. He never got over it.