The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stepped up its warnings about toll scams and phishing texts that trick people into submitting personal information. The scammers send text messages saying the recipient’s toll balance is overdue, prompting them to pay before they are informed they need to provide sensitive details. This type of scam is on … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, are expecting their first child. In a statement released on March 12, the couple expressed excitement about starting a family together. Hugh’s close friendship with Prince William and Prince Harry already gives their unborn child royal ties. The Duke is also a godfather to Prince … Read more
The UK’s competition watchdog has found that Apple and Google are “holding back” the mobile browser market, making it difficult for third-party web browsers to compete with their own browsers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report says that Apple requires all iOS browsers to use its WebKit engine, giving Safari preferential access to features, … Read more
Disney’s highly anticipated live-action remake of Snow White is finally set to hit theaters on March 21. However, the film has been surrounded by controversy and criticism since its announcement. The movie’s star, Rachel Zegler, has faced backlash for her comments on social media, including criticizing the original film and slamming Donald Trump. Gal Gadot, … Read more
Nvidia Corporation’s stock performance has taken a sharp turn in the past two years, going from its best starts to one of its worst beginnings on the market. This drastic change highlights how quickly sentiment can shift. As a long-term investor with a beneficial position in AMD, I’ve witnessed this trend firsthand. My analysis is … Read more
A measles outbreak is spreading across multiple states in the US, with over 250 people infected and 29 hospitalized. The Texas outbreak, which began in late January, has spread into neighboring counties and infected at least 223 people, including an unvaccinated young child who died. New Mexico has also reported cases linked to the Texas … Read more
The US has made progress since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but experts say more work is needed to improve preparedness. Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, shares his insights on what’s improved and what needs improvement. While the country has become better prepared than five years ago, it still lags in some … Read more
Long-time government leader Matthew Graviss has joined Atlassian, a company that specializes in software collaboration tools, after 17 years of public service. He will take on the role of Public Sector Chief Technology Officer. Graviss spent the past four years as the first chief data and AI officer at the State Department before stepping down … Read more
Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing policy of allowing two free checked bags, a move that has left many independent musicians in Nashville frustrated and concerned about the future of affordable travel. Starting May 28, passengers without elite status or premium fare tickets will be required to pay for checked luggage. The change aims to … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced plans to cancel or scale back dozens of grants focused on studying vaccine hesitancy and encouraging community uptake of vaccines. The move comes as the Trump administration faces criticism over its handling of a recent measles outbreak in the US. According to an internal email obtained by … Read more