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Things like your name, home address, date of birth and even your Social Security number may have been sitting on the open internet. Researchers say an unprotected database tied to IDMerit, a company that claims to help businesses verify identities, exposed roughly 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries.In the United States alone, more than 203 million records were left unsecured. This involves the exact documents and details companies use to confirm you are really you. If criminals get that kind of information, they'd have everything they need.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security

After a decades-long battle with Democrats, teacher unions, and even a few Republicans, Texas conservatives are celebrating the successful launch of what is likely to become the largest school-choice program in the country.The Lone Star State’s school choice program, called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, saw record-setting registrations in its first days. Within one hour of the program opening, it had already garnered 8,000 registrations. By the end of the day, it had notched 42,000 signups and three days in, it was sitting at around 62,000 signups. The program is expected to hit 100,000 by its March 17 deadline.To Texas

Pro wrestling star Shotzi Blackheart wrote on social media Tuesday that her brother was missing in the San Francisco area and was in desperate need of help.Shotzi, whose real name is Ashley Alfaro, wrote that her brother Deano Urbanski was missing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My brother Deano is missing," she wrote on X. "His car was found crashed near Fort Mason/ Marina District - San Francisco, and security footage shows him walking away from the vehicle afterward. He may be confused or disoriented."He is currently undergoing dialysis and is not himself, so we are very worried about

A 75-year-old math teacher who died over the weekend was discovered inside a Maryland elementary school, officials said Monday.Deborah Tolson, a math interventionist at Arundel Elementary School in Baltimore, was discovered inside the building, according to the school’s principal, Kerry-Ann Malcolm.Tolson taught in Baltimore City Public Schools for 23 years and had worked at Arundel Elementary for the past seven."Ms. Tolson was a very beloved member of our school community for seven years," Malcolm wrote in a letter to the school community. "A pillar of the school community, she was beloved by both students and staff."BALTIMORE POLICE SAY OFFICER SHOT

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo made NBA history on Tuesday night.Adebayo scored 83 points, all while setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. It is the second-highest scoring game for a player ever, only to Wilt Chamberlain's famed 100-point game."An absolutely surreal night," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAdebayo started with a 31-point first quarter. He was up to 43 at halftime, 62 by the end of the third quarter. And then came

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas will remain open and is undergoing an operational upgrade, Fox News Digital has learned."Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite," an ICE spokesperson exclusively told Fox News Digital Tuesday."Rather, ICE has contracted with a new provider following Secretary Noem’s termination of the old contract inherited from the Department of War. ICE is always looking at ways to improve our detention facilities to ensure we are providing the best care to illegal aliens in our custody."BLUE-STATE GOVERNORS MOVE TO KEEP HEAT ON NOEM AS DHS

Kathy Ireland accused her former team of fumbling her multimillion-dollar fortune, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.The "Sports Illustrated" cover girl claimed her former business managers betrayed her trust "on a staggering and unconscionable scale" and allegedly stole millions from Ireland and her family.Ireland's attorney, Jill Basinger, exclusively told Fox News Digital that Kathy's faith hasn't wavered since she discovered the alleged deception from within her inner circle."Kathy's a strong person of faith and her trust in God has really helped her and (her husband) Greg (Olsen) navigate the betrayal and the broken trust, and given her hope

Kharg Island, which handles the bulk of Iran’s crude exports — and was once floated by President Donald Trump as a potential target — could spark broader regional instability and attacks on energy infrastructure if struck by the U.S., a leading energy security expert has warned.Reports indicate the Trump administration is weighing options that could include a direct attack on Kharg Island.Discussing the implementation of boots on the ground amid Operation Epic Fury on "The Claman Countdown," retired Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt also told Liz Claman that striking Kharg could be in the "offing.""I don't think a significant number

As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its second week, flight cancellations and airport closures have rippled across Middle Eastern airspace, leaving many Americans abroad scrambling to find a way home.Stranded American citizen Yahir, who was in Bahrain when the conflict erupted, told Fox News Digital he had a close call over the weekend when an alleged Iranian drone slammed into the lower floors of a high-rise building where he was staying. The building was a luxury residential tower that reportedly housed many American tourists and U.S. Navy personnel likely stationed with the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet