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6 key takeaways from RSA Conference 2026
- This year's RSAC delivered on its anticipated emphasis on AI but with some surprises as to how CISOs should rethink approaches to governance, team structure, and reporting to the board. Writing a conference preview is an act of professional speculation. You read the agenda, map the schedule session density, and make your personal best call about where the intellectual energy will concentrate. From my perspective ...

Source: csoonline.com
US   DIGITAL  
Instagram tests a feature to let you see your ex's Stories without a trace — and it's going to cost you
- Instagram is testing a new subscription that gives paying users access to several features, including the ability to view another user's Story in stealth mode. Other perks include creating audience lists beyond "Close Friends" and extending a Story by an additional 24 hours. Instagram Stories are photos and videos that expire after 24 hours. Currently, the creator can see who views them. "Our hope from these tests ...

Source: insider.com
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Why some tax refunds may actually be smaller than expected in 2026
- (NEXSTAR) – The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back. "Because of the changes within the Big Beautiful Bill most taxpayers should expect to see a larger refund in 2026, but how much they receive will really depend on the specifics of their tax situation," Adam Brewer, tax attorney ...

Source: wfla.com
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Trump admin. sues Minnesota over transgender student-athlete policy
- March 31 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minnesota Department of Education, asking a federal court to force it to comply with the Trump administration's policies prohibiting transgender student-athletes from competing in girls' sports. The lawsuit , filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, is the latest in a broad series of federal actions -- including lawsuits, ...

Source: upi.com
US   POLITICS  
TSA wait times improving at airports
- After weeks of chaos in US airports, the Transportation Safety Administration said the first paychecks in weeks are being sent as early as Monday to its workers, giving the beleaguered aviation system a boost of optimism. Wait times at some TSA security bottlenecks, such as the airport checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston, improved significantly Monday morning. But how long it will take for long security lines to ...

Source: bostonglobe.com
US   POLITICS  
Military Building 'Massive Complex' Underneath Trump's White House Ballroom
- President Donald Trump in new remarks alluded to a "massive complex" being constructed by the U.S. military underneath the ballroom being built in the spot of the White House's former East Wing. Trump made the comments on Sunday evening aboard Air Force One, telling members of the press that efforts are being undertaken beneath the controversial ballroom that started construction in October and has an approximate ...

Source: military.com
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Student Shoots A Teacher And Then Fatally Shoots Himself At A Texas High School, Authorities Say
- While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? BULVERDE, Texas (AP) — A student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself, authorities said Monday. The shooting ...

Source: huffpost.com
US   POLITICS  
Judge Questions Pentagon's Latest Press Restrictions: 'How Weird Is That?'
- While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? A federal judge questioned the Pentagon's new press restrictions during a hearing on Monday. Earlier this month, Judge Paul Friedman of the U.S. District ...

Source: huffpost.com