Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement    Watch it for free or on a live TV streaming service on Thursday.  On Thursday, President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address before Congress. His speech comes two days after Super Tuesday and months ahead of this year's presidential election. Biden is expected to discuss the economy, war, women's reproductive rights and his policy plans. In a pivotal year in which the president is campaigning for reelection, you'll find multiple news outlets and cable networks covering the event, but you don't need a TV package in order to watch. Here's how to stream the State of the Union, whether you want to watch for free or via a subscription streaming service.Biden's State of the Union will broadcast live on Thursday, March 7 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama will give the Republican rebuttal following the president's address. You can tune in to the speech for free directly via a YouTube livestream available on the White House website, or stream coverage on YouTube channels for major news organizations such as CBS, ABC, NBC, C-SPAN and Fox News. While the White House channel will only stream the speech, news broadcasters will provide commentary before and after the address. In addition to YouTube, you can access the following news stations for streaming:Cord-cutters can also watch the event on an on-demand service or live TV streaming platform such as YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV. Not every service carries each network, so check with your provider to verify its channel lineup. Peacock offers access to live NBC News channels, even with its basic Premium plan at $6 per month. You can also opt for Peacock Premium Plus for $12 per month.Sling TV's Blue subscription carries access to Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, though Fox, ABC and NBC are only available in select regions. The plan costs $40 monthly or $45 in some cities, though new subscribers can sign up and get their first month for half price.YouTube TV carries ABC, CBS, PBS, Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and CNBC. Enter your ZIP code to see which networks are available in your region. The service costs $73 per month, but includes a two-week free trial for new users.

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By  Amrita Khalid, one of the authors of audio industry newsletter Hot Pod. Khalid has covered tech, surveillance policy, consumer gadgets, and online communities for more than a decade. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Target is launching Target Circle 360, a $99 annual subscription that will offer free, unlimited delivery and rush shipping on online orders. First announced during Target’s earnings call on Tuesday, the new plan will rival similar offerings by Walmart and Amazon that axe shipping costs for an annual fee. Target Circle 360 members will receive free two-day shipping and free same-day delivery on orders $35 and up. The plan will debut on Aprill 7, and will be priced at $49 until May 18 as a launch promotion. This isn’t Target’s first entry into paid subscriptions. In fact, Target Circle 360 doesn’t appear to be a new plan as much as a rebranding and upgrade of its current delivery offerings. Shipt, which is owned by Target, already offers free same-day delivery (with local delivery drivers) from nearby Target stores for $99 a year. Target.com also currently offers free two-day shipping for online orders of $35 and more, no subscription needed. The new Target Circle 360 plan appears to combine the Shipt membership and free two-day shipping — but no order minimums. So for Target lovers who already subscribe to Shipt, the new $99 plan won’t be too different. Target Circle 360 will also include access to the Shipt Marketplace, which means free delivery from other stores too. Target’s new plan arrives at a time when the lines between ecommerce and brick-and-mortar are blurrier than ever. Both Target and Walmart pull from nearby brick-and-mortar stores and warehouses for online orders. Meanwhile, Amazon’s vast network of warehouses and fulfillment centers means there’s always a delivery hub nearby.  Amazon plans to build even more Same-Day Delivery sites this year, which can fulfill, sort, and ship products from one location. All three companies rely on both gig workers as well as large third-party delivery partners like UPS, Fedex, and USPS, which come with added labor and shipping costs. While Target won’t ever be able to compete with Prime on delivery, but it can still lure away some of its customers by offering a similar membership.  / Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily.The Verge is a vox media network© 2024 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved

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Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement    The two sides head to Himachal Pradesh for the final encounter of the series.  With the hosts now holding an unassailable 3-1 lead, England have pride to play for as they take on India in the fifth and final Test of what has been an entertaining series. After the tourists threatened to pull off a famous victory in the fourth Test, India fought back to seal the series with a five-wicket win on the fourth day in Ranchi, with Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel seeing the hosts home with an unbroken stand of 72. That defeat ensured England suffered their first series loss under the Bazball regime helmed by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. The visitors will now be determined to make amends and end things on a high as the series concludes in the picturesque setting of the Himalayan foothills. This final encounter sees Mark Wood replaces Ollie Robinson in the only lineup change for England, in a match that'll see batsman Jonny Bairstow play his 100th Test for the tourists. Middle order batsman KL Rahul is ruled out for India, but the hosts are set to be boosted by the return of paceman Jasprit Bumrah. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the second match of the series, no matter where you are in the world. Jasprit Bumrah is India's joint-highest wicket-taker in this series, having claimed 17 wickets from the first three games.India take on England in the fifth and final match of this Test series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala from Thursday, March 7, until Monday, March 11. Play is set to start each day at 9:30 a.m. IST local time in India -- that's 4 a.m. GMT in the UK, 3 p.m. AEDT in Australia, and at 11 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. PT in the US.If you find yourself unable to view this Test match locally, you may need a different way to watch the action -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to encrypt your traffic and stop your ISP from throttling your speeds, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling, find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Australia, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.If you're looking for a secure and dependable VPN, check out our Editors' Choice: ExpressVPN. It's fast, works on multiple devices and provides stable streams. It's normally $13 a month, but it currently costs less overall to go for a 12-month subscription, where each month shakes out to $8.32.Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.This fifth Test in the series will be available to watch live on dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV.Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is available from a broad range of cable providers, including Spectrum, Dish and Xfinity. The service is also available via OTT provider Sling TV across a range of devices. There are options to pay just for Willow (pricing starts at $10 a month or $80 for a year's subscription) or add it to your existing Sling plan.The fifth Test between India and England will be available to watch in the host nation on sport network Sports 18. That means you'll be able to watch for free via its OTT platform JioCinema.  Every ball of this Test series is streaming live and for free on JioCinema in India. The service has dedicated apps for a wide range of mobile devices and platforms, but you'll need an Indian phone number to sign up.This series is being shown exclusively live in the UK by TNT Sports.  You can access TNT Sports in exactly the same way as its predecessor BT Sport, including via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as the option of streaming online. It costs £30 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content.Pay-TV network Foxtel and its streaming platform Kayo are showing the fifth Test match of this series Down Under.A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$35 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial.

Cricket Livestream: How to Watch India vs. England, 5th Test From Anywhere. This fifth Test in the series will be available to watch live on dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV

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Recap: A few weeks ago, a Russian hacker group completely crippled a significant portion of the US healthcare sector. The group executed a ransomware attack on a nationwide healthcare management system run by Optum that handles patient accounts, including payment processing, prescription orders, and insurance claims. In addition to encrypting the system, AlphV claimed to have exfiltrated an unknown amount of data. Last week, Optum allegedly paid AlphV (also known as Black Cat) to remove the ransomware and delete the stolen data. Although the company was tight-lipped about the incident, Blockchain's ledger shows seven $3,348,114 transfers made on Friday from the same account to seven different accounts. Less fees, the deposit was around $22 million. Optum declined to comment when asked if it paid AlphV.On Sunday, an anonymous party seemingly confirmed the $22 million payment on a dark web forum. The group said it partnered with AlphV to exfiltrate 4TB of data. It further contends that AlphV drained the illicit account and ghosted the group. Therefore, it held onto the information rather than deleting it.#ALPHV scamming affiliates? $22M paid and withdrawn pic.twitter.com/0ocKoXNLmeAccording to the group, it has "critical data" that Optum was worried about leaking, prompting it to pay the ransom. Although it does not precisely clarify what the 4TB cache contains, the group says it belongs to more than dozens healthcare providers and insurance companies, including Medicare, CVS-Caremark, Loomis, and Metlife.On Tuesday, AlphV's dark website began displaying a seizure notice. The group appeared to have been stung by the FBI and other foreign agencies. The FBI declined to comment on the takedown, which is not unusual, especially if the operation involves multiple hacker groups. However, the seizure message listed the UK's National Crime Agency, which said it had nothing to do with a takedown of the group.Later, researchers looking into the alleged seizure found that the page appeared to have been copied from a different AlphV website seizure and pasted into its current. Independent ransomware research firm Emisoft confirmed that what the anonymous group had said on Sunday was true.An image URL like this is what Firefox and the Tor Browser create when you use the "Save page as" function to save a copy of a website to disk. This is what the logo URL in the real takedown notice looks like. pic.twitter.com/aTHA49ItyO"Since people continue to fall for the ALPHV/BlackCat cover up: ALPHV/BlackCat did not get seized," said Emisoft Head Researcher Fabian Wosar. "They are exit scamming their affiliates. It is blatantly obvious when you check the source code of the new takedown notice."According to Wosar, the page's source code showed evidence that someone had copied the notice using the File > Save page command in the Tor browser. The copied source originated from a different AlphV site the FBI previously shut down. The counterfeiter then inserted the code into AlphV's current dark website. Since Wosar's discovery, the perpetrator has erased that evidence, even further indicating AlphV is faking its demise at the hands of the Feds.There's a cloud of uncertainty hanging over what AlphV might do next. Speculation asserts that the group, now flush with cash, might lay low for a while. However, it will likely just reorganize and emerge on the dark web under a different name – a common practice with hacker groups feeling threatened by authorities. It's unknown what the jilted hacker team will do with its 4TB of data.TECHSPOT : Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, GamersTechSpot is a registered trademark. About Us Ethics Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy Change Ad Consent Advertise© 1998 - 2024 TechSpot, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ransomware group scams its partner out of a share of $22 million by faking an FBI takedown. Later, researchers looking into the alleged seizure found that the page appeared to have been copied from a different AlphV website seizure and pasted into its current.

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Ransomware group scams its partner out of a share of $22 million by faking an FBI takedown

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Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement    Spring cleaning can apply to more than just your home. Take inventory of your mental well-being and try something new.  As you prepare to change the clocks for daylight saving time next week, you might be considering picking up a new hobby to spring forward a little easier. Hobbies aren't just fun things we like to do; they give us a way to take control of our time. They also have a range of mental health benefits -- from a sense of accomplishment to improved mood to redirecting negative thoughts. Your hobbies won't magically fix mental health disorders, so they aren't a replacement for professional help. However, they're another tool that can help you manage your mental health and live the life you want. These are the eight top hobbies that will set your mental health up for success after the time change. Hobbies make you feel good. They help you relax and unwind from your day, with the added benefit of lowering your stress levels and blood pressure. Hobbies can help ease existing depression symptoms and decrease your risk of developing depression by up to 30%.Ways that hobbies improve your mental health:Everyone is busy. It's nearly impossible not to feel like you're bouncing from one thing to the next. But when you feel like you don't have time to dedicate to your hobbies, remember, they're good for you. There is no one reigning champ of hobbies for mental health. We're all different, so we will choose different things to help us relax. What works for you may not yield the same results for someone else. It's about finding the right hobby that you find value in. Here are some common options people use to elevate their mental health and why it works.  Regularly journaling is a powerful tool that allows you to work through feelings and reflect on events you experience. It's often recommended for those with anxiety, depression and PTSD. You don't have to write a novel; research has shown that journaling for as little as fifteen minutes daily can help reduce anxiety.Read more: iOS 17.2: What You Should Know About Apple's Journal AppYou don't have to search to solve a problem while journaling. It's also something you can do just for fun. The benefits come either way. Common types of journaling include reflective journaling -- which involves writing about your day and what you thought about it -- and gratitude journaling. No matter what type of journaling you choose, it's a great hobby that allows you to highlight your wins and challenge negative thoughts and feelings. Everyone knows that eating can be therapeutic. But so can cooking. Besides the benefits that can affect your physical health, like being in control of the ingredients, there are several reasons why cooking is one of the best hobbies for mental health. It offers a level of emotional relief that other hobbies may not.According to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, cooking can help you relax and boost your happiness. It's not hard to see why. With each dish, you feel more self-reliant and confident, not to mention the social connections you can make when serving it to others. And for the record, yes, baking counts too. Hobbies that involve going outside -- like hiking or gardening -- can be great for mental health. Studies show that being in sunlight can help boost the body's serotonin production. Serotonin is the naturally occurring neurotransmitter that plays a part in regulating our moods, according to Harvard Health Publishing. It's called the "feel-good" chemical for a reason. When our body produces the right amount of serotonin, we feel happy and calm. Lower levels of serotonin are associated with mood disorders like depression. So if you're someone who goes outside, you're helping your body combat depression without even knowing it. Being outside in nature can also reduce stress and lower your heart rate.When I say art, I'm talking about everything creative you can think of -- painting, drawing, sculpting, embroidery and woodworking. The list goes on. No matter where your hobbies fall in the lineup, you get tangible mental health benefits from them. Art lets you express your feelings and channel your creativity. You may also use it as a way to work through things that are tough to talk about. It's a tactic used often in art therapy sessions. Art may also relieve stress and improve self-confidence. You do not need to be "good" at painting to do it. There is no bar to meet for quality. The only thing that matters is that you enjoy what you're doing. You get a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from playing an instrument. Making something feels good, and your body responds to those positive feelings. But if you're not musically inclined, don't worry; listening to music also derives similar benefits by lowering stress and anxiety levels. It also can boost your mood. Reading is the ultimate form of escapism. You can jump into a whole new world and live a thousand different lives -- or as many books as you can read. It also happens to be a great hobby if you have anxiety. Reading can help distract you from negative or intrusive thinking you may be experiencing. It also can help lower your heart rate and help you relax. You'll get the same benefits from listening to books too. So if you can't carve out the time to read, try listening while walking your dog or cleaning your house. Strategy games and puzzles -- like chess, crosswords and sudoku -- are other hobbies that are good for your mental health. Studies have found that strategy games improve brain functioning, problem-solving skills and memory. Puzzle games also can help those with ADHD hone their concentration. Given their ability to strengthen cognition, strategy games and puzzles may also reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults. However, experts are divided on whether they are truly a preventative measure or if they help cope with the disease. More research is needed to determine strategy games' role in age-related cognitive decline. Whether you work out alone or participate in team sports, exercise is one of the best hobbies to have -- both physically and mentally. When we exercise, our brains flood with endorphins that boost mood, per Johns Hopkins Medicine.  Exercise is an outlet to let out frustrations and navigate emotions. By exercising, you're lowering your risk for anxiety and depression. Team sports give you the extra edge by filling up your social meter while moving your body.

Spring Forward With New Hobbies: 8 Activities to Boost Your Mental Health. According to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, cooking can help you relax and boost your happiness.