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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care parent company hit by ransomware attack

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

The parent company for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care was hit by a ransomware attack this week, according to a statement from the company. Point32Health said it identified the “cybersecurity ransomware incident” on Tuesday. The company said the incident impacted systems used to service members, accounts, brokers and providers. Point32, which also serves as the parent company for Tufts Health Plan, additionally said the incident was primarily impacting systems on the Harvard Pilgrim side of its business. Point32 said it “proactively took certain systems offline to contain the threat.” Officials also said they had notified law enforcement and regulators, adding that they are working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation and fix the problem.“Our top priority is to ensure our members continue to have access to care,” Point32 said. “While we work diligently to restore the impacted systems as quickly and as safely as possible, our team is working around the clock ...

Man arraigned in connection with Roxbury murder

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

A man facing homicide charges in connection with a murder in Roxbury late last year appeared in Suffolk Superior Court for his arraignment Wednesday, pleading not guilty. Michael Perry, 37, is accused of killing a man he was dating on Dec. 11. Police said the man, Jose Aponte, was stabbed to death in an apartment in Roxbury. Police said Perry was holding a knife when officers arrived at the scene. Officers fired a pellet gun three times, hitting Perry once, when he didn’t drop the knife, according to police. Police said Perry then tried to jump from out a window, but got stuck when his waistband caught on the window handle. First responders later able to rescue him. Perry was previously arraigned on murder charges in Boston Municipal Court on Dec. 16.

Solve It 7: Raccoon Runaround

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

A Wellesley man paid to get some unwanted wildlife out of his place. But when the animals came back, he wanted a refund from the critter company. Brandon Gunnoe has the story in tonight’s Solve It 7.One by one three raccoons wanted to take a peek at David Freniere’s workout room.“The surprise of having wildlife in the same room with you, it’s a little unsettling,” David said. David recorded his wild face-to-face encounter.“I said you guys aren’t supposed to be here,” David said. That’s because David paid a company to humanely remove the raccoons and seal holes where they were getting in.“After they got done with the initial service they wait about two weeks. They did come back out, and they didn’t notice any further activity. So they assumed that the problem had been fixed,” David said. But David soon noticed a lot of activity. The uninvited guests had returned.He tried coaxing the ...

Adam Frazier homers off the bench and Kyle Bradish cruises in return as Orioles shut out Nationals again, 4-0

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

Earlier this month, when pitcher Kyle Bradish went down with a foot injury against the Texas Rangers, starter Tyler Wells volunteered to pitch in relief and tossed five no-hit innings to not just save the Orioles’ bullpen, but lead the club to victory.With Bradish back on a big league mound Wednesday for the first time since his injury, another Oriole came off the bench to replace an injured player in a Baltimore win. Adam Frazier, who replaced Jorge Mateo in the second inning after the shortstop exited with right hip discomfort, hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning to power the Orioles to a 4-0 victory over the host Washington Nationals.Baltimore (11-7) managed just four hits in the win, but Bradish was excellent in his return with six strikeouts in six shutout innings. Four relievers followed Bradish to complete the second straight shutout of the Nationals after Dean Kremer and three bullpen arms didn’t allow a run in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory.The Orioles have...

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ 5-1 West Coast trip, including Ian Happ crushing right-handers and Justin Steele flying under the radar

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

The Chicago Cubs are developing a knack for pouring on runs.A tie game through five innings Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum quickly turned into a blowout 12-2 win against the Athletics after the Cubs scored 10 runs over the final four innings. It sent them back to Chicago with a sweep and a 5-1 trip to the West Coast. Four players recorded a multihit game while seven drove in at least one run.Eric Hosmer hit his first home run of the season, and Patrick Wisdom’s two-run triple was part of a four-run sixth that started to put the A’s away. The Cubs welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres to Wrigley Field as winners of nine of their last 12.“We just find ways,” Hosmer said. “We know we have our everyday guys that are at the top of the lineup, and then depth-wise we’re extremely flexible. … The guys that don’t start the game do a good job of keeping everybody involved, keeping everybody in it, and then whenever your number is c...

Search suspended for 3 sailors headed to San Diego

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Mexican Navy and U.S. Coast Guard's search for three American sailors who went missing off the coast of Mexico in early April has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said.The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) suspended the search pending further developments, military officials said in news release Wednesday. "SEMAR and U.S. Coast Guard responders conducted 281 cumulative search hours covering approximately 200,057 square nautical miles, an area larger than the state of California, off Mexico’s northern Pacific coast with no sign of the missing sailing vessel nor its passengers," the U.S. Coast Guard said. PHOTOS: Velella velellas, or By-the-Wind sailors, spotted on San Diego beaches Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross were aboard a 44-foot Lafitte sailing vessel named Ocean Bound that left Mazatlán en route to San Diego on April 4, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The sailors had plans to stop in Cabo San Lucas on April 6, but did not report or arrive at the loc...

California border region gets failing grade for air quality

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- The American Lung Association just released its 2023 "State of the Air" report that ranks cities and counties based on ozone and particle pollution, and California still faces the most difficult air pollution challenges in the nation.This is the 24th year the report has been issued analyzing data taken by official air quality monitors across the United States.According to the report, and despite efforts to clean the air, more than 98 percent of Californians live in a community earning a failing grade for unhealthy ozone pollution days. Air quality will improve once new port of entry opens, eases border traffic, officials say The San Diego region is one of them."Truck traffic particular to ports of entry is a real source of harmful pollution," said Will Barrett, National Senior Director for Advocacy and Clean Air with the American Lung Association. Barrett notes that San Diego's proximity to the border and its two large ports of entry, with thousands o...

SDSU building reopens after Legionella pneumonia investigation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego State University is reopening its Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (ENS) building after it had been closed since mid-February for a Legionella pneumonia investigation, education officials said.Dr. Michael J. Buono, a professor in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, was identified as the person exposed to the bacteria, and he later died from it in March. Prior to Buono's death, an initial report indicated that the infected individual was quarantined from campus and recovering. PHOTOS: Velella velellas, or By-the-Wind sailors, spotted on San Diego beaches "Following comprehensive testing and health and safety measures, the ENS Building and the ENS Annex will reopen on Monday, April 24. There is no additional action you need to take, and all university activities – research, classes and meetings – can resume on Monday," the university announced.SDSU thanked students, staff and faculty for cooperating and adapting to the situation.There have been n...

Audit shows city paid millions in claims caused by city employee-involved crashes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A newly released city audit has found City of San Diego employees are responsible for hundreds of crashes, and it's costing the city millions of dollars in settlement claims.The audit found that most of the accidents were preventable and points back to training and policies. Click here to view the audit of the City of San Diego from the Office of the City Auditor.The audit states the city needs to take more steps to address and prevent unsafe driving by its employees.The audit investigation found city supervisors rarely review car data, such as speed or seatbelt use, even though it is required by city policy. The city responded in the audit disagreeing. The city's management team states they are considering a centralized operational review.The audit found city employees were not held accountable for 39 crashes, because the investigations were never finished. The city agreed, responding they are reviewing and when completed will take the recommended actions.The audit fou...

Stampede in Yemen’s capital kills at least 78, officials say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:25:48 GMT

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A crowd apparently spooked by gunfire and an electrical explosion stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Yemen’s capital late Wednesday, killing at least 78 people and injuring at least 73 others, according to witnesses and Houthi rebel officials.The tragedy was the deadliest in years that was not related to Yemen’s long conflict, and came ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan later this week.Armed Houthis fired into the air in an attempt at crowd control, apparently striking an electrical wire and causing it to explode, according to two witnesses, Abdel-Rahman Ahmed and Yahia Mohsen. That sparked a panic, and people, including many women and children, began stampeding, they said.Video posted on social media showed dozens of bodies, some motionless, and others screaming as people tried to help. Separate footage of the aftermath released by Houthi officials showed bloodstain...