Waymo's massive self-driving expansion gets green light
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo’s ambitious expansion plans Friday afternoon.
Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals
When a cyberattack hit Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center late last year and exposed the personal data of nearly a million patients, many were caught off guard, stunned a breach could infiltrate such a large and highly resourced health care organization.
But those working in computer security weren’t surprised. In recent years, they’ve watched other hospitals and health care facilities across the country get hit by similar attacks, some that have crashed systemwide operations and caused delays in patient procedures or tests, or rerouted ambulances to other emergency rooms.
Cyberattacks of all sorts have plagued large corporations, small businesses and individuals for decades now, but in the past several years, health care has become a top target, according to federal and local cybersecurity experts. These organizations hold a massive amount of patient data — including medical records, financial information, Social Security numbers, names and addresses. They’re also among the few businesses that stay open 24/7, meaning they might be more likely to prioritize avoiding disruptions and, therefore, more likely to pay a hacker’s ransom.
Business owners face unique challenges when going through a divorce. Here’s what you should know
Although research varies, it is estimated that anywhere between 40% and 50% of marriages end in divorce. A divorce can be emotional, painful — and expensive. And if you’re running a small business, it could have a significant impact on your cash flow.
If you own a small business, here are few things to consider:
Get your books in order
It’s important to make sure your books are as clean as possible. Many business owners I know mix too many of their personal and business expenses, usually due to sloppy bookkeeping. During discovery, an opposing attorney can request just about anything related to your business, and this could put you at a disadvantage during negotiation. Pennsylvania laws, in particular, can “tend to be on the liberal side” regarding what documents can be requested, according to Linda Kerns, a family law attorney based in Philadelphia.
“A spouse can request all the details of your business even if they don’t own the assets,” Kerns said. “When you go through a divorce, you’re putting a microscope on your business and on your accounting habits and if small discrepancies are found, they can blow up into bigger headaches.”
Nissan, Fisker in advanced talks on investment, partnership, report says
Terms being discussed include Nissan investing more than $400 million in Fisker’s truck platform and building Fisker’s planned Alaska pickup starting in 2026 at one of its U.S. assembly plants.
GM recalling 820,000 pickups in North America for tailgate issue
The recall covers about 570,000 trucks in the U.S. and 250,000 in Canada. The call-back is GM’s largest U.S. recall of the year and one of the larger recalls filed so far in 2024.