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Legal investigators are examining a potential class action against Redfin following a data breach affecting the real estate company. The inquiry seeks to determine whether affected customers can pursue compensation for exposure of their personal information. Details about the scope of the breach and the number of people impacted remain limited as the investigation gets underway.

The Russian state-linked hacking group Star Blizzard has begun using a new malware installation tactic called RedFlick to deploy its CosmicPulse backdoor, security researchers report. The technique marks an evolution in the group's delivery methods, and cybersecurity watchers are sharing the findings as a warning to organisations targeted by Russian espionage operations.

The head of EDF has backed new gas and oil projects in the UK, describing them as a 'no-brainer', according to the Guardian. The comments land amid ongoing debate over Britain's energy strategy, the climate crisis and the role of fossil fuels, touching on politically sensitive questions around Labour's energy policy and figures such as Andy Burnham.

Real estate platforms Zillow and Redfin have released pointed assessments of the housing market and mortgage rates, offering a sober view of conditions for buyers and sellers. Their remarks come as elevated borrowing costs continue to weigh on affordability and home sales activity across the United States.

The head of EDF's UK operations has described new gas and oil projects in the North Sea as a 'no-brainer', arguing domestic production makes sense. The remarks put the energy company's leadership at odds with climate campaigners and add fuel to the ongoing debate over Britain's licensing of new fossil fuel developments amid net zero targets.

The United Methodist Church's regional conference has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Bedford County congregation seeking to leave the denomination. The church's disaffiliation suit is part of a broader wave of disputes between congregations and the UMC over departures from the denomination, and the conference's dismissal motion escalates the local legal fight.

New Bedford's School Committee Finance and Operations Subcommittee met, with coverage from local outlet The New Bedford Light. The session typically covers district budget, spending and operational matters affecting the city's public schools. Details of what was discussed or decided at the meeting were not provided, and no public reaction has been recorded so far.

The FGCU Eagles tennis team has begun its fall competitive schedule at the Bedford Cup. The event marks the start of autumn tournament play for the program, with players competing in individual draws as part of the college tennis fall season.

A new analysis from Recorded Future examines how generative AI and synthetic media are changing social engineering tactics used in fraud and identity theft. The report distinguishes between attacks that scale widely and highly targeted schemes, such as deepfake voice or video calls impersonating executives or relatives. It argues that traditional identity verification methods, which rely on visual or vocal cues, are increasingly unreliable as synthetic content becomes cheap and convincing.

A line from the 2012 film The Company You Keep is being shared: "It may seem untrue to you, but we do live in a free country and people are entitled to a decent defense." In the film, Robert Redford plays Jim Grant, a former Weather Underground member living under an assumed name, and also directed the political thriller.

French utility EDF has deployed a floating platform designed to carry out environmental studies at sea. The platform is intended to support marine monitoring work, likely in connection with offshore energy projects. Details about its location, duration and specific research objectives have not been disclosed. Environmental monitoring of this kind is commonly required ahead of offshore wind developments.