Articles for Behravesh

A hacking slugfest between Iran and its foes sparks fears of a wider cyberwar
3 years ago

A hacking slugfest between Iran and its foes sparks fears of a wider cyberwar

LA Times  

Gas stations across Iran were hit by a cyberattack in October that disabled thousands of pumps and upset motorists. “That’s an important distinction about cyberconflicts — they generally affect civilians and get the private sector,” said John Hultquist, vice president of intelligence analysis at the U.S. cybersecurity firm Mandiant. “Given that Iran’s nuclear facilities have spread all over the country …

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3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever
4 years, 5 months ago

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever

NPR  

3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever Enlarge this image toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Jae C. Hong/AP Updated at 9:32 a.m. "As soon as the virus started to take off again in key states like Texas, California, Arizona, Florida, it's fading very rapidly," Behravesh said. Enlarge this image toggle caption Cameron Mitchell Restaurants …

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Two pet cats, from New York, have tested positive for Coronavirus after getting infected by their owners
4 years, 8 months ago

Two pet cats, from New York, have tested positive for Coronavirus after getting infected by their owners

Firstpost  

CDC has stressed that there’s no need for pet owners to panic, or rush to test their animals. Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday. “But there’s no evidence whatsoever that we’ve seen from an epidemiological standpoint that …

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Coronavirus: 2 cats in New York become first US pets to test positive for Covid-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: 2 cats in New York become first US pets to test positive for Covid-19

India Today  

Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday. We don't want people to be afraid of pets" or to rush to test them en masse," said Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh, a CDC official who works on human-animal health …

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2 cats in NY become first US pets to test positive for virus
4 years, 8 months ago

2 cats in NY become first US pets to test positive for virus

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday. U.S. authorities, including the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication …

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EsmaiI Qaani: New ‘shadow commander’ of Iran’s Quds Force
4 years, 11 months ago

EsmaiI Qaani: New ‘shadow commander’ of Iran’s Quds Force

Al Jazeera  

Esmail Qaani is likely to pursue his predecessor’s policies with ‘greater vigour and ruthlessness’, say experts. Under Soleimani, dubbed Iran’s “shadow commander” by some media, the Quds Force helped boost Iranian influence across the Middle East by building up a vast network of proxies. ‘Loyal, committed’ Khamenei, announcing Qaani’s appointment on January 3, said the Quds Force’s new chief was …

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