What if your favorite app got banned? That’s becoming a reality for millions in Iran
Telegram, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov, is an instant messaging service that has about 200 million users worldwide — one-tenth the number that Facebook has — but has gained popularity because its messages are said to be secure and less vulnerable to hackers. It offers instant … Read More
Iran to block Telegram, nation’s widely used social media app
Telegram, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov, is an instant messaging service that has about 200 million users worldwide, one-tenth the number Facebook has. Its messages are said to be secure and less vulnerable to hackers. It offers instant messaging and channels through which users … Read More
Competition brings out the best in Central Mass. startups
Lindsay Lozeau and Todd Alexander of AMProtection came up with the idea for the company while doing doctoral research at a lab at WPI. Ms. Lozeau and Mr. Alexander participated in The Venture Forum's 5-Minute Pitch competition twice before winning the event in 2016. [T&G Staff/Christine Peterson]. Read More
Hours after his first child is born, Rougned Odor in Rangers’ lineup
Rougned Odor was in the Texas Rangers' lineup Sunday morning hours after his girlfriend gave birth to their daughter, Emma Valentina. It's the couple's first child. Mother Liusca Criollo and baby (8 pounds, 19 1/2 inches) are doing great at a DFW hospital. "It's a tremendous event for every parent," … …
Telegram app is a favorite of Kremlin officials, but Russia wants to block it
Telegram has denied a request by the Russian state security service to provide backdoor access to encrypted messages on the popular messaging app. Reuters report that Roskomnadzor, the state's communications authority, has responded by filing a lawsuit on Friday to block access to the company's … Read More
HS BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Roundup from Saturday, April 7
Midland Christian's Cody Grebeck is late to put the tag on Ft. Worth All Saints' A.J. Mendolia as he safely steals second 03/16/18 at Christensen Stadium. Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. Midland Christian's Cody Grebeck is late to put the tag on Ft. Worth All Saints' A.J. Mendolia as he safely steals … Read …
One man critically injured in Hurst structure fire, his brother escaped injuries
A man was critically injured Sunday morning in a house fire while a second man escaped injuries, a fire official said. The victim was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. His condition was not available. His brother escaped serious injuries. The names of the victims had not been released …
Still popular, Brazil’s Lula starts serving jail sentence
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva woke up in jail Sunday, in a stunning fall from grace for a man who rose from nothing to lead Latin America's largest nation and later became engulfed in corruption allegations. Foreshadowing possible clashes in the weeks to come, police shot rubber … …
Prouty named branch manager for Workers Credit Union Athol branch
ATHOL – Jennifer Prouty has been named branch manager of Workers Credit Union's recently opened Athol branch. The Winchendon resident joined the credit union 12 years ago as a part-time teller. Ms. Prouty served most recently as the assistant manager for its Fitchburg office. Active in the … Read More
WPI prof: Reach for the cloud for home network security
WORCESTER – Worcester Polytechnic Institute Computer Science professor Craig Shue wants people to know that it's OK to turn to experts for computer network security in the home. “When your car malfunctions, and it's serious, you go to a mechanic to fix it,” he said. “The same is true for …