America's drinking water is under attack

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America's drinking water is under attack

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How safe is your water? Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems are on the rise. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart's new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book "Dark Wire," which is all about Anom, the FBI's secret app used by criminals.

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