The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
The city of Evanston has about 700 employees — from standard municipal jobs like police officers and firefighters to those with distinctive titles like the city’s “Rodent Control Technician.” Salaries ...