The Federal Trade Commission has issued long-awaited rules requiring companies to display the full price of hotel rooms, concert tickets, and sporting events up front to customers. This change aims to eliminate “junk fees” – extra charges that are often not clearly disclosed until the end of the checkout process. Under the new rule, businesses … Read more
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs made an immediate impact in his return from injury, catching three passes for 40 yards and two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Quarterback Jordan Love expressed relief to have Doubs back in the lineup, calling him one of their best playmakers. Doubs put a bow … Read more
The proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons has been blocked by two judges due to concerns over competitive vision and market definition. The deal, which aimed to create one of the largest retail mergers ever, failed to address these issues. Kroger and Albertsons claimed that the merger was necessary to stay efficient and … Read more
Returning home for Christmas can be a thrilling experience, especially for singles looking to let loose. However, with the stress and nostalgia of holidays past, some individuals are taking things to an extreme – literally. Snowmanning, a term coined by doctors, refers to casual hookups that get out of hand during the holiday season. According … Read more
A man freed from a Syrian prison last week while CNN cameras were rolling misled the network. According to CNN, chief foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward discovered the prisoner while filming a package on Wednesday. The man was seen being given water and told he was free before being walked out of the prison by Ward’s … Read more
A website experienced a temporary disruption due to excessive incoming requests. The incident occurred when an overwhelming number of users attempted to access the site simultaneously, resulting in a request limit being exceeded. This issue is not uncommon and can occur when a popular website faces high traffic. The excess requests led to the server … Read more
A “403 Forbidden” error occurs when a website or online service denies access to a requested resource. This status code is sent by web servers to indicate that the server cannot fulfill the request due to security reasons. The forbidden error can be caused by various factors, including: * Incorrect login credentials * Missing or … Read more
A new vishing attack is targeting Microsoft Teams users, using tactics similar to phishing but with an added twist. The attackers, masquerading as tech support agents, contact victims claiming to help fix issues caused by malicious emails. They then convince the victim to download remote access apps, allowing them to install malware and gain control … Read more
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is selling Intime, a prominent domestic department store chain it acquired in 2016, as part of its strategy to focus on core operations such as e-commerce and cloud computing. The sale is aimed at pulling back from brick-and-mortar retail operations. Alibaba has agreed to sell Intime to Chinese apparel firm … Read more
The European Union is launching a constellation of internet satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, with a €10.6 billion deal signed to deploy nearly 300 satellites by 2030. The project, Iris², aims to enhance digital sovereignty by providing secure communication services to governments. Initially estimated at €6 billion, the program cost increased by 76% after … Read more