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US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?

Despite Trump’s efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructure

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

A Minnesota college wrestler entered WWE, conquered it, later went to UFC and became its heavyweight champion too: How Brock Lesnar became 'The Beast Incarnate'

Brock Lesnar: A Minnesota college wrestler entered WWE, conquered it, crossed over to UFC and became its heavyweight champion too. Brock Lesnar's career across three decades of combat sports is one of the most unlikely origin stories in sporting history, and it may not be over yet.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Man reunited with lost wedding ring after 10 years as 9-year-old niece makes incredible discovery in Minnesota lake

A Minnesota man has been reunited with his wedding ring nearly a decade after losing it at the bottom of a lake, thanks to an unexpected discovery by his 9-year-old niece during a family vacation. Stephen Meyer lost his wedding ring in 2016 while swimming with his son in Lake…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Trump Claims Minnesota Is 'Behind' Water System Cyberattacks Not Iran as Governor Walz Fires Back

Donald Trump rejects claims of Iranian involvement in US water system cyberattacks, blaming Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz. Federal agencies continue to investigate potential Iranian links.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes

A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender participation in women’s sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control

Several US towns said that their water utilities have suffered from cyberattacks, which are suspected to have originated from Iran. While systems remain running, several have resorted to manual control to protect the water supply.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 2

Hackers are going after our water now — over 30 Minnesota utilities hit in coordinated cyberattack by apparent Iranian attackers

More than 30 Minnesota water utilities were hit in a coordinated attack on their control systems, with one town's treatment plant knocked offline. A leaked memo points to Iran, though no agency has formally accused it.

TechRadar · Aug 2

'Deranged and Irresponsible': Trump Slammed for Defending Iran After Minnesota Water Cyberattack

President Trump faces criticism for dismissing intelligence on a cyberattack in Minnesota, blaming the state's governor instead of Iran, raising concerns over national security priorities.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

Michigan faces cybersecurity challenges as nine of its water systems fall victim to cyberattacks, akin to those seen in Minnesota. Although operational technology was targeted, all systems remained operational without significant issues. Authorities have raised alarms about Iranian hackers focusing on vital infrastructure sectors. Ongoing investigations are tracing the roots…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

More states experience water system cyberattacks as FBI continues to investigate

The source of these attacks remains under investigation, though they coincide with warnings that Iranian hackers have been focusing on such systems

The Independent UK · Aug 1