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743,000 patients had their data compromised in the McLaren Health Care breach
US nonprofit healthcare organization McLaren Health Care has notified nearly three quarters of a million people that their data may have been stolen. Michigan-based McLaren Health Care runs a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers throughout the Midwest, offering hospital services, physician networks, health plans, and home-based care. According to the nonprofit, an attack last summer on Karmanos…
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McLaren Health Care says data breach impacts 743,000 patients
McLaren Health Care is warning 743,000 patients that the health system suffered a data breach caused by a July 2024 attack by the INC ransomware gang. Although the attack was discovered on August 5, 2024, forensic investigations determining who was impacted were only completed on May 5, 2025, with the notice circulation starting last Friday. McLaren is a nonprofit health…
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Flying With Natural Hair Care Products in Your Carry-On | TSA
While traveling, Fox does her best to keep her products to a minimum, with shampoo, conditioner, and mousse, like Miche Set Gel-to-Foam Styling Mousse, usually making the cut. (See below for information on where to buy products mentioned in this article.) “It has an end result that’s a great balance between hold and softness. It applies quickly and dries very…
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How to Use and Care for a Chef’s Knife
But just because a knife feels dull doesn’t mean it needs to be sharpened. After using a knife for a while, it can often remain essentially sharp but the cutting edge can be ever-so-slightly rolled over. That means it’s time to hone your blade to realign its edge. Honing, which involves running a knife over a honing rod several times…
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April Fool’s Shows Game Developers Know What We Want—They Just Don’t Care
Summary April Fools gags range from dumb to annoying, but some ideas are actually worth pursuing. Developers often put creative energy into joke announcements that fans actually desire. Some April Fools gags became real features due to positive reception and serve as inspiration for game development. Today is April Fools’ day, and that means you’ve probably seen a bunch of…
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Lawn Care Tips to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring and Summer
The grass is always greener with a little advance work By Paul Hope No matter what the recent weather has been in your area, now’s the time to start thinking about your yard so that it looks its best this spring and summer. Start off by assessing your lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, and other gear. “Retailers discount old…
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What Is Infrasound, and Why Should You Care?
Summary Infrasound refers to sound waves below 20Hz, which can trigger feelings of nausea, discomfort, and sleep disturbances. While humans can’t hear infrasound, we can feel it as physical vibrations. Infrasound is utilized in entertainment like horror movies and may have positive effects like muscle repair, though more research is needed. Have you ever felt a strange sense of unease…
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Building a PC Into a Desk Is Impractical, but I Don’t Care
Summary Building PCs into desks has been around for years, with DIY versions seen online. Mass-produced PC desks from companies like Lian Li offer stunning, minimalist solutions. A PC desk is appealing to those who don’t move their PC often. The humble PC case has evolved into a huge number of creative variations, but the most audacious might be the…
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Samsung Care+ Now Offers Free Galaxy Screen Repairs
If you want to take extra care of your Samsung devices, Samsung’s Care+ insurance program tries to do what AppleCare+ does for iPhones. Now, the most expensive subscription tier gives you access to screen repairs free of extra charge. Samsung has announced a significant upgrade to its top-tier device protection plan, Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss. Subscribers to this…
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How to Enhance Health Care Cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule on Jan. 6 to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S. health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The latest proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act represent the department’s first major updates since 2013, addressing some of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.…
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