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Elite hackers find security ‘vulnerabilities’ with voting machines around the country

(CNN ) — For the third straight year, elite hackers have released a report detailing vulnerabilities in voting machines used across the country. Each year thousands of hackers are invited to the def con voting village to see what holes they can find in the country’s voting equipment to evaluate election security. The report states each of the 100 machines…

Lexington PD offers rape aggression defense class

Image: Lexington PD Lexington, SC (WOLO) —- If you have ever thought about taking a self defense class to learn how to protect yourself again sexual assault,  here is your chance. The Lexington Police Department is currently looking for applicants to take part in their upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training class which will be taught by officers who are…

Veternarian staff suspect abuse in discovery of baby squirrels with tails tied together

(Image:CNN/Kensignton Bird and Animal Hospital/Facebook) (CNN) — A gaggle of baby squirrels were found with their tails braided together. Veterinary staff who treat them worry they fell prey to animal abuse. Four 6-week-old squirrels were discovered on train tracks in Berlin, Connecticut, last week. Their tails were braided in pairs, then the two knots were braided into one big tangle, Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital…

Local Living: Concerts in Columbia and Peace in the Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Looking for activities this weekend? Here’s our Crysty Vaughan with a look at ‘Local Living’. If you’re in the mood for a concert, country superstar Carrie Underwood will be here this weekend. She’s bringing her ‘Cry Pretty Tour 360’ to the Capital City. The concert is Sunday at 7pm at Colonial Life Arena. For ticket info click…

Creator of the Labrodoodle says he regrets making the “Frakenstein Monster”

Image: CNN /Shutterstock CNN—The creator of the Labradoodle cross-breed has said he inadvertently unleashed a “Frankenstein(‘s) monster”. 90 year old Wally Conron, who worked for Guide Dogs Victoria in Australia when he bred the first Labrador-Poodle cross in 1989, spoke of his regrets at having begun a trend for designer breeds on an ABC podcast. “I opened a Pandora’s box and…

Alaska Airline flight diverted after “unruly” passenger reportedly made threats

(Image: CNN/ Alaska Airlines) (CNN)—- An Alaska Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles was diverted on Thursday afternoon after the airline said a passenger made a threat. According to a statement from the airline, Flight 411 was diverted to Kansas City after a “combative, unruly passenger” threatened crew members and “threatened the safety of the aircraft,”. The plane…