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Latest Numbers have Netflix Bleeding Subscribers in US and Canada

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Ridgewood NJ, so much for Netflix and chill. Netflix lost 430,000 subscribers in the US and Canada in the second quarter. It predicted that it would add 3.5 million subscribers in the third quarter, a forecast that was weaker than expected. There are now more than 100 streaming services for consumers to choose from. Netflix is still the largest paid video streaming service, with more than twice the number of subscribers compared to Disney Plus, its closest competitor. It recently hired Mike Verdu, a veteran of the gaming industry, and plans to offer games to subscribers, perhaps they should focus more on the content .

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Mahwah Man, One of Nine Indicted for Conspiring to Act as Illegal Agents of the People’s Republic of China

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PRC Prosecutor Allegedly Traveled to the United States, Directed Stalking of U.S. Residents, and Obstructed Criminal Investigation

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Mahwah NJ, A federal grand jury in New York filed an indictment today charging nine defendants with acting and conspiring to act in the United States as illegal agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without prior notification to the Attorney General, and engaging and conspiring to engage in interstate and international stalking. Two of the nine defendants are also charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Man Who Shot and Struck a Vehicle on Interstate 78

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Bedminster Township NJ, The New Jersey State Police are investigating a shooting incident where a man shot and struck a vehicle in Bedminster Township, Somerset County.
On Wednesday, July 7, troopers from Troop “B” Perryville Station responded to Interstate 78 westbound in the area of milepost 28 where the driver of a Toyota Camry alleged that her vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Based on the preliminary investigation, at approximately 8:25 p.m., following an apparent road rage incident, the driver of a large black newer model SUV with Pennsylvania license plates fired a weapon and struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect continued traveling westbound and fled the scene.
A detective with the New Jersey State Police Forensic Imaging Unit created a composite sketch of the suspect.
Anyone traveling on I-78 westbound between Exit 26 and Interstate 287 during 8:20 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. on July 7, that may have seen anything or had a activated dashboard camera is asked to contact the Perryville Station Detective Bureau at 908-730-7042. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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Nigerian Hackers Use American Rescue Plan Act sign-up sites

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Ridgewood NJ, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the IRS began to distribute the first iteration of the child tax credit payments, which are automatically disbursed and do not require signing up for benefits, similar to past stimulus payments. Threat actors are quick to exploit public interests in order to carry out cyberattacks as reported by DomainTools researchers who discovered approximately 41 credential harvesting websites claiming to be American Rescue Plan Act sign-up sites. Researchers were able to trace the websites to a Nigerian web development firm, GoldenWaves Innovations. A spokesperson from GoldenWaves states their web hosting account was compromised and denies any involvement with these claims. They further stated that the sites are unable to be deleted due to illegal activity and have been forwarded to the Legal and Abuse department. DomainTools researchers assess that this activity is, in fact, linked to GoldenWaves and have reported the list of sites to Google Safe Browsing for blocking, further emphasizing the usefulness of historical WHOIS data.

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Check if You Still Remember How to Plan an Abroad Vacation

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When the work and day are done, it’s always great to lay back and enjoy the better things in our lives. Everybody got their favorites but only a few could probably disagree that traveling is one of the best things any person can enjoy. Lots of people make special preparations for their travels like taking formal vacations at work, purchasing everything needed beforehand, and taking care of their documents a few weeks before they are ready to step into the vehicle that’ll bring them somewhere else. This is where all the wonders and the challenges begin.

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Who is Spying On You?

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What is Spyware?

Spyware refers to malicious software often used to monitor, capture, and share detail information from computers, phones, or other devices. It can collect emails, social media posts, call logs, messages on encrypted chat apps, contacts, usernames and passwords, notes, and documents such as photos, videos, and audio recordings. It can also collect GPS information to determine a user’s location, movement, and direction. Some spyware can also activate microphones and cameras as well as deliver files without any indicators or notifications to users. Spyware can be simple or sophisticated and rely on security weaknesses or unpatched software vulnerabilities. Although device and file encryption are recommended, it cannot assist in preventing spyware activity because once the encrypted message is delivered to the device, it is decrypted and made readable by both the user and the spyware.

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Governor Phil Murphy Moves to Get the Lead Out

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy today reaffirmed his commitment to address lead exposure in New Jersey and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. The legislation, which will require regular inspections for, and the remediation of, lead-based paint hazards in residential rental properties and require the inventory, replacement, and financing of lead service lines throughout the state within the next 10 years, will advance New Jersey as a national leader in lead poisoning prevention. In October 2019, Governor Murphy unveiled a comprehensive statewide plan to address lead exposure in New Jersey, in which exposure to lead-based paint and lead in drinking water were two key elements of the strategy.

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NJ Transit Police : Masks are STILL REQUIRED onboard vehicles and inside enclosed stations

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Ridgewood NJ, since early spring, New Jersey Transit Police Officers have handled 700+ Mask related incidents and pandemic related safety details. While officers continue to hand out masks and promote safe travel, we want you to be aware of an important update. ⁣⁣

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Johnson & Johnson to contribute up to $5 billion to the nationwide settlement of opioid-related claims

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NEW BRUNSWICK NJ, Johnson & Johnson and its U.S.-based Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies today announced the finalization of a nationwide settlement agreement to resolve opioid-related claims and litigation by states, cities, counties, and other subdivisions in the United States. As previously announced, the Company will contribute up to $5 billion to the settlement, depending on the number of state and local governments that elect to opt into the agreement over the next several months.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Has A New Police Officer

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Tuesday evening Police Officer Kevin Rodrigo was formally sworn-in by Borough Council President Douglas Troast. The ceremony took place in the Council Chambers during the Mayor & Council meeting. Officer Rodrigo’s father held the Bible. The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus extends its best wishes to Officer Rodrigo for a successful career with the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department.

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Newly Discovered “super antibody” Capable of Protecting Against SARS-CoV-2

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Ridgewood NJ, in a study published July 14 in Nature, researchers describe a newly discovered “super antibody” capable of protecting against SARS-CoV-2 and a group of related coronaviruses, called sarbecoviruses. The antibody, named S2H97, is believed to work by attaching to a section of the ACE2 receptor binding motif on the virus spike protein that is only exposed when a sarbecovirus is attempting to enter a cell. S2H97 was able to prevent the spread of multiple sarbecoviruses between cells in a lab, and the antibody also protected hamsters from infection with SARS-CoV-2 isolated from the initial Wuhan, China, outbreak. Researchers further described the antibody as a pan-sarbecovirus due to its broad efficacy across the sarbecovirus subgenus. The description of a usually hidden antibody binding region in the ACE2 RBM is important because it could be used as a target for future vaccines and therapeutics. Additionally, a pan-sarbecovirus vaccine could be used to prevent outbreaks from as-of-yet-undiscovered members of the Coronaviridae family of viruses.

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Time to Stop the Jersey Shore Mayhem

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco said a slew of stories of teenagers causing mayhem up and down the Jersey Shore this summer demonstrate that Governor Phil Murphy went overboard with new restrictions on police that deter and prevent them from taking action to enforce the law and keep neighborhoods safe.

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Federal Aviation Administration Approves the LaGuardia AirTrain

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New York NY, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the LaGuardia AirTrain clearing the way to provide a reliable, predictable and non-polluting rail link to LaGuardia Airport.

Port Authority Executive Director said in a statement ,”We thank the FAA for conducting an exhaustive and independent environmental review that benefited from extensive input and engagement from the public and the local community during the two-year long EIS process. LaGuardia Airport is the only major airport on the East Coast without a rail mass transit link, and it is way past time for that embarrassment to end. ”

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Essex County Man Sentenced to 110 Months in Prison for Participating in Statewide Armed Robbery Spree

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Newark NJ, An Essex County man was sentenced today to 110 months in prison for participating in a string of convenience store robberies that took place across New Jersey in November and December 2017, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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