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The local open water swimming group have raised concerns about the water quality

Speaking now in order to raise awareness of the disease, which is often caught too late due to its subtle symptoms, the family said they wanted everyone to be aware of the potential signs.

Americans quit 39.6 million jobs in 2024, an 11% drop from 2023 and 22% below the 2022 peak, Labor Department data showed Tuesday, signaling an end to the post-pandemic job-switching frenzy. The monthly quit rate fell below pre-pandemic levels as workers faced diminishing options in a cooling labor market. Available positions per unemployed worker dropped to 1.1 from 2 in March 2022, while hiring declined to a monthly average of 3.5% in 2024 from 4.4% in 2021. Total hiring fell to 66 million in 2024 from 71 million in 2023, though the job market remained stable. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, with economists expecting steady job growth in Friday's upcoming labor report. The Conference Board's latest survey showed fewer respondents viewing jobs as plentiful compared to the early 2020s, with more reporting difficulties finding work.

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Former bricklayer Anthony Jacob, 75, had stepped out of his home in Weymouth, Dorset to confront a man said to have been damaging a vehicle.

'Lift Every Voice and Sing' is traditionally sung during the pregame festivities at the NFL's big game, but has sparked huge controversy in recent years - particularly with conservative politicians.

The notorious prison complex, which houses some of the country's most dangerous gang members, could end up taking in deportees from the United States.

'Heavyflute4' asked Reddit: 'Redditors who have tried to hide on your cruise when it ended so that you could stay on the ship for the next round, how did that go?' We reveal the answers...

Also, Netgear fixes critical router, access point vulnerabilities

Google has released its February Android security updates, including a fix for a high-severity kernel-level vulnerability, which is suspected to be in use by targeted exploits.…

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in great spirits as they arrived in Nepal for their first visit to the Himalayan nation. Prince Edward and Sophie, both 60, arrived separately to the country

Michael Schumacher 's former boss Jean Todt has opened up on his relationship with the Formula One icon after his horror skiing accident in 2013.

by George Whittaker Introduction

Linux, a powerhouse in the world of operating systems, is renowned for its robustness, security, and scalability. Central to these strengths is the effective management of users and groups, which ensures secure and efficient access to system resources. This guide delves into the intricacies of user and group management, providing a foundation for both newcomers and seasoned administrators to enhance their Linux system administration skills.

Understanding Users in Linux

In Linux, a user is anyone who interacts with the operating system, be it a human or a software agent. Users can be categorized into three types:

1. Root User: Also known as the superuser, the root user has unfettered access to the system. This account can modify any file, run privileged commands, and has administrative rights over other user accounts.

2. System Users: These accounts are created to run specific services such as web servers or database systems. Typically, these users do not have login capabilities and are used to segregate duties for security purposes.

3. Regular Users: These are the typical accounts created for actual people using the system. They have more limited privileges compared to the root user, which can be adjusted through group memberships or permission changes.

Each user is uniquely identified by a User ID (UID). The UID for the root user is always 0, while UIDs for other users usually start from 1000 upwards by default.

Understanding Groups in Linux

A group in Linux is a collection of users who share certain privileges and access rights. Groups make it easier to manage permissions for a collection of users, rather than having to assign permissions individually.

• Primary Group: When a user is created, they are automatically assigned a primary group. This group is typically named after the username and is used for setting the default permissions when the user creates new files or directories.
• Secondary Groups: Users can be added to additional groups, allowing them more granular access to resources.

Groups are identified by a Group ID (GID), similar to how users are identified by UIDs.

User and Group Management Tools

Linux offers a suite of command-line tools for managing users and groups:

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Ryan Reynolds shared a love-up selfie with his wife Blake Lively on a rare date night away from their four children amid their bitter legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

The 32-year-old man admitted to striking the male victim, aged 75, with an axe in a flat in Seinajoki, western Finland, in July last year, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reports.

Christopher Trybus, 42, is charged with the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird, of Swindon Wiltshire, who took her own life in November 2017.

Weeping farmer, Neil Speakman. 38, made a double-fist pump after being cleared of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of his toddler son after he hit him with a defective vehicle. 

Aged 13, the Ysgol Dyffryn Aman (Amman Valley School) pupil used a multitool knife to stab teachers Fiona Elias, 48, and Liz Hopkin, 53, before attacking another pupil on April 24 last year.

A survey of 500 construction workers shared exclusively with the Daily Mail has uncovered a terrifying lack of understanding of just how lethal asbestos can be.

Eva was one of four University students who tragically lost their lives when their car collided with a building in, Colchester, on Saturday, February 1.

PC Tia Johnson-Warne made advances to both men whilst sat in a booth at a Wetherspoon pub in ryde, on the isle of Wight, with her then cop boyfriend also in the pub, a panel heard.

Beyoncé, 43, took to the stage at LA's Crypto.com Arena on Sunday evening after winning Best Country Album for her record Cowboy Carter, but suffered a rather embarrassing outfit gaffe.