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From Carolina Blue to Spartan Green: Guskiewicz Takes the Helm at Michigan State

[NC NEWSLINE] In a surprise announcement, Michigan State University's board of trustees unanimously approved UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz as its next president. Guskiewicz, praised for his leadership and commitment to diversity, will assume the position on March 4, bidding farewell to UNC-Chapel Hill on January 12. The move follows a leak of Guskiewicz's candidacy, causing speculation and discussions about the potential successor at UNC. Guskiewicz.

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6.9 million 23andMe customers hacked

[BBC] Hackers accessed personal information from 6.9 million users of genetic testing company 23andMe using old passwords, with data including family trees, birth years, and locations. The breach affected over half of the company's customers, but did not compromise DNA records. While 23andMe itself was not hacked, cybercriminals logged into 14,000 accounts (0.1% of customers) using previously exposed email and password details. By accessing these accounts, hackers gained entry to a significant number of files containing profile information about other users' ancestry, downloading data such as names, birth years, locations, pictures, addresses, and shared DNA percentages with relatives. The breach underscores the importance of improving cybersecurity behaviors, with 23andMe now notifying affected customers and enforcing password changes for improved account security.

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Chemours Expands PFAS Testing to Thousands More Homes in Cape Fear Region

[WHQR] Chemours, the company responsible for PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River, is expanding PFAS testing in private drinking water wells across New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, and Pender counties. Directed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, the sampling includes over 14,100 additional residences, now extending to floodplains. This expansion follows a comprehensive review by DEQ, incorporating Chemours' updated sampling and drinking water plan. Residents within a quarter mile of public water lines can also request testing. Those with high PFAS levels may receive replacement drinking water and qualify for free water filter installation. To request sampling, residents can contact Chemours online or by phone, ensuring their well is the primary water source for eligibility.

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Bank of America is closing more than 100 branches this year

[YAHOO] Bank of America, headquartered in Charlotte, is set to close over 100 branches across the U.S. by the end of 2023, with an additional 15 closures expected in 2024. This move is part of a broader industry trend initiated around 2010, gaining momentum due to challenges and labor shortages exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise in online banking has prompted banks to streamline physical locations to meet the increasing demand for electronic financial services. The closures reflect a strategic shift in the banking landscape, emphasizing the industry's commitment to adapting to digital advancements and evolving customer preferences.

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Surf Forecast

THU AM: 2-3+ ft - CHOPPY | PM: 3-4+ ft - CHOPPY
FRI AM: 1-3 ft - FAIR | PM: 2+ ft - CHOPPY
SAT AM: 1-3 ft - FAIR | PM: 2-3+ ft - CHOPPY

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Weather Forecast

THU 14 Sunny | 55°/36° | 0% | NNE 15 mph
FRI 15 Sunny | 58°/42° | 1% | NNE 9 mph
SAT 16 Mostly Cloudy | 63°/55° | 3% | NE 12 mph

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Tide Forecast

THU DEC 14

• Low Tide at 4:29 AM, -0.06 ft

• High Tide at 10:11 AM, 4.83 ft

• Low Tide at 5:25 PM, 0.18 ft

• High Tide at 10:21 PM, 3.97 ft

FRI DEC 15

• Low Tide at 5:19 AM, -0.09 ft

• High Tide at 11:02 AM, 4.80 ft

• Low Tide at 6:13 PM, 0.17 ft

• High Tide at 11:15 PM, 3.95 ft

SAT DEC 16

• Low Tide at 6:11 AM, -0.08 ft

• High Tide at 12:01 PM, 4.72 ft

• Low Tide at 7:03 PM, 0.15 ft

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