Hack against US is 'grave threat,' cybersecurity agency says

Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.

THE SOCIAL SCENE: Engagement hints, bad habits when working from home and PJ suits
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The FOX 5 morning team breaks down some of the top stories from social media, including the number of women dropping hints about engagement hints to their partners over the holidays and how many people admitted to picking up bad habits when working from home.

FOX 5 DC's Angie Goff interviews viral Tik Tok star Nathan Apodaca
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Tik Tok star Nathan Apodaca, also known as the "Ocean Spray" guy, who got famous for posting a video of him drinking juice while on a skateboard listening to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, sat down with FOX 5 DC's Angie Goff on an episode of her "Oh My Goff" Show to talk about how much life has changed since his brush with fame.

Metro Atlanta woman finds long-lost brother through social media

She didn't even know her brother existed until she was in her teens and now, thanks to people around the country, their family is reunited for the very first time.

Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.

Apple unveils AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag

The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.

Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news

Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.

Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters

Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office

Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.

Woman sells husband’s PlayStation 5 after she discovers it is not an air purifier

A man’s attempt to convince his wife that his new PlayStation 5 was an air purifier backfired when she discovered the ruse and forced him to sell the highly coveted gaming console.

Howard County police warn of ‘sextortion,’ online predators

Howard County police say they’ve received several reports regarding children who’ve been targeted for “sextortion” and they’re warning parents to be wary of online predators.

Oregon nurse placed on leave for bragging on TikTok about not wearing a mask

An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.