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Striking New York City nurses​ are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.

Major crimes dropped sharply in New York last year, with some falling to the lowest levels in modern records. While the numbers tell one story, the daily experience can feel very different. Law enforcement contributor Richard Esposito helps us make sense of what the numbers do—and don’t—tell us.

In 2025, 9,251 ransomware cases were exposed on the dark web, representing a 45 percent increase from 2024. A new report from threat exposure platform NordStellar shows a significant rise in the number of ransomware cases in the last quarter of 2025, with December setting a two‑year record, with a substantial 1,004 recorded incidents. "In the last quarter of 2025, ransomware groups deliberately exploited end-of-year cybersecurity gaps caused by reduced staffing and monitoring," says Vakaris Noreika, cybersecurity expert at NordStellar. "However, there has been an upward trajectory the whole year. Ransomware actors are growing increasingly aggressive -- given the surge… [Continue Reading]

be quiet! has launched two high-end wireless gaming mice called Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym. The German PC hardware company is expanding beyond its usual ranges into peripherals, targeting gamers and professionals. Both mice have been designed with a focus on performance, with special attention paid to elements such as weight, sensor accuracy, and wireless stability. Wireless gaming mice Dark Perk Ergo is designed for right-handed users and features an ergonomic shape that sits naturally in the hand. The form is apparently built to support relaxed grip styles during longer gaming sessions, reducing strain while maintaining precise control.… [Continue Reading]