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Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach

Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach: The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach. Read More

BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper.: The new BMW 3 Series shows just how quickly EVs have caught up to fossil fuel vehicles on pricing. Read More

Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition: VC Chris Degnan and former board advisor to Factory AI has taken a job as chief revenue officer for Cognition. Read More

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