The summer wave of COVID-19 is here, with 26 states and Washington D.C. experiencing growing or likely growing cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Emergency room visits from young kids have reached their highest level since March. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent, notes that summer spikes are … Read more
The US Department of Education processed 186,731 IDR applications in June, a sharp decline from May’s 285,694. The slowdown raises concerns about the agency’s capacity to handle the growing number of student loan applications. More than 1.5 million IDR borrowers remain in limbo, while 65,448 PSLF buyback requests are pending. A recent Supreme Court ruling … Read more
AOL, a brand part of the Yahoo family, uses cookies and personal data to personalize your experience. However, you have control over this usage. To start, click ‘Manage privacy settings’ if you want to customize your choices. This will give you more control over how AOL uses your data. If you’d rather reject all these … Read more
Elon Musk’s company X is resisting French authorities’ request for data related to a probe into algorithm manipulation, claiming it defends users’ free speech and privacy rights. The investigation was sparked by allegations of amplifying hateful content on the platform. French authorities requested access to X’s recommendation algorithm and real-time user post data to analyze … Read more
A new mod, Fallout: Bakersfield, is reimagining the original Fallout as an FPS game using the GZDoom Engine. The project was first teased in September 2022 and has been gaining attention for its ambitious approach to a classic game. In its latest update, a four-minute trailer reveals more of the Necropolis, the game’s fast-paced enemies, … Read more
A Wells Fargo executive has been barred from leaving China as part of a criminal investigation, raising concerns among Western companies about visiting the world’s second-largest economy. Chenyue Mao, a Shanghai-born banker based in Atlanta, was recently elected chairwoman of FCI, a global network of companies. According to Chinese authorities, Mao is involved in a … Read more
Your VPN connection has been blocked due to a change in the server’s network provider. The issue is related to Hetzner, which is no longer allowed on our servers. To resolve the issue, try switching to a different VPN server located in a different country. If you continue to experience issues and believe it was … Read more
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, has announced plans to start charging fintech companies millions of dollars a year for access to customers’ data. The move is seen as a major escalation in the ongoing battle between financial services incumbents and challenger fintechs. The bank’s decision comes after President Trump’s administration repealed the Consumer … Read more
Israeli tanks have advanced into Deir al-Bahl, a city in central Gaza for the first time, leading to a fresh wave of displacement among civilians. The UK and 24 other nations condemned the killing of hundreds of Palestinians at food aid points, calling for an end to the war. Deir al-Bahl is one of the … Read more
Southwest Airlines has announced a significant change in its boarding process, effective January 27. The airline will introduce an eight-group system based on seat selection and loyalty status, with priority given to those who purchase more expensive tickets. This marks a departure from the company’s long-standing open-seating policy. The new system will prioritize frequent flyers … Read more