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FBI warns of new phishing tool targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI said the phishing tool can let cyberattackers bypass multi-factor authentication on Microsoft 365 accounts.
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Lackawanna County parks ready to splash into summer
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local parks are getting ready to open up some waterworks ahead of the hot summer months. The splashpad at McDade Park in Scranton is going to be open on June 5 and will stay open every day of the week from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Repairs are in progress at [...]
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Fawns may look like they need your help, but that's not always the case
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many fawns are being brought into rehabilitation centers this season, but experts say it may not be necessary. As more fawns are being brought into Pocono Rehabilitation Center, specialists are saying many of these fawns may not actually need rescuing. Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says well-meaning people are [...]
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King's College to replace streetlights, security cameras
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is set to replace 44 streetlights and 30 security cameras around campus. This is all thanks to $275,000 in Local Share Account grants, or taxpayer dollars from Mohegan Pennsylvania. College President Dr. Thomas Looney says this is a win-win for the area. "When parents come with their students, [...]
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Scripps National Spelling Bee continues
(WBRE/WYOU) — It's day two of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, and unfortunately, our local spellers did not move on to another round of competition. Day two started off with 100 less contestants than the 247 that started on Tuesday. Our area was being represented by Nora Lloyd, who was sponsored by Schuylkill [...]
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When is the World Cup? Here's the full schedule, including match locations and teams
Three countries, 48 teams, 104 matches, five weeks. Here's what to know about the World Cup schedule.
WNEP Wed, May 27 [totalcount]
Spanish teacher recognized with Amazing Teacher Award
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Spanish teacher from the Poconos is being recognized for her contributions to her students. Stefanie Santiago teaches Spanish and global connections at Pleasant Valley Middle School. On Wednesday, she is being honored with Kinsley's ShopRite in Brodheadsville's Amazing Teacher Award. She has been on the job for 20 years and [...]
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Back Mountain Chamber celebrates America 250 with luncheon
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ahead of the United States of America's 250th birthday, the Back Mountain Chamber held its own celebration Wednesday afternoon in partnership with america 250. The event was held at the Appletree Terrace in Dallas and featured a variety of food, drinks, and desserts for paid attendees. Two guest speakers took [...]
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Hospital reopens after structure fire
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hospital in central Pennsylvania is back up and running after flames broke out. UPMC says the fire started in a heating and cooling unit on the roof of its facility in Lock Haven on Tuesday night. The emergency department was evacuated, and power was cut to the building. [...]
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Fireworks spark deadly Honesdale fire
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have uncovered the cause of a deadly house fire in Wayne County. Authorities say fireworks were put into a plastic bag, then discarded in a garbage can on the front porch of this home on 7th Street in Honesdale. The place went up in flames early Tuesday morning. Two [...]
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