FBI probes virus behind outage at hospital chain
The FBI investigates a computer virus at MedStar Health Inc causing offline records and disrupted appointments in the Washington DC area. Officials weigh whether it was ransomware and whether a ransom was demanded while MedStar says clinics stay open and patient data remains secure.
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Georgia Gov Deal vetoes religious freedom bill amid corporate pressure
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed a religious freedom bill to avoid boycotts from major firms and Hollywood, saying faith protections must come from the First Amendment. He cited pressure from Salesforce leader Marc Benioff, Disney and Marvel, and concerns over possible discrimination and investor impact. Comparisons were drawn to North Carolina's recent actions on anti discrimination laws.
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