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Hartford, CT
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Rising Power Bills Force More Americans To Skip Food, Medicine: Survey
More Americans are skipping medical care and groceries to pay for electricity as President Donald Trump's tariffs and inflation drive up living costs, according to a new survey. Electric payment company Payless Power released a report showing how Americans are being forced to choose between keeping the lights on, buying groceries, or paying for medicine. In a survey of 1,069 people, nearly half of whom came from low-income households, 39% said they fell behind on electricity payments in the past year. Nearly one in three (32%) received at least one shutoff notice, while 11% had t…
Hartford, CT
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Walmart Shoppers Can Soon Buy Products Through ChatGPT: Here's How
The world's largest retailer is the latest to join the wave of companies trying to incorporate artificial intelligence in its products. Walmart has reached a deal with OpenAI to let customers shop directly through ChatGPT, the big-box giant announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Shoppers will soon be able to buy products from Walmart and Sam's Club directly within ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. The feature allows users to chat, plan meals, restock essentials, and discover new items without leaving a ChatGPT conversation. "For many years now, e-commerce shopping experiences have consisted of …
National Interest
Feds Seize Record $15B In Crypto From 'Pig Butchering' Scheme Using Enslaved Workers
Federal agents seized a record $15 billion in cryptocurrency from the ringleader for one of the world's largest "pig butchering" and forced-labor operations, authorities said. 37-year-old Chen Zhi was indicted on conspiracy charges related to wire fraud and money laundering, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Chen, also known as "Vincent," is accused of leading the Prince Group's network of "scam compounds" across Cambodia, forcing trafficked workers to trick victims into fake cryptocurrency investments. Chen, a Cambodian national originally from…
National Interest
Westchester Airport Refuses To Show Kristi Noem's 'Unnecessarily Alarmist' TSA Video
Airports nationwide are refusing to play a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats in Congress for the ongoing federal government shutdown. The public service announcement was sent to airports through the Transportation Security Administration to replace existing REAL ID messages at security checkpoints. The video was first published by Fox News on Thursday, Oct. 9. While the PSA resembles others featuring government officials that have been common throughout several administrations, Noem launches a political attack in this one. "Democrats in Congress r…
National Interest
Alex Jones Loses SCOTUS Appeal Of $1.4B Sandy Hook Penalty
The Supreme Court has rejected far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' attempt to overturn a $1.4 billion defamation judgment tied to his false claims about the Sandy Hook school massacre. The court declined to hear the appeal from Jones on Tuesday, Oct. 14, according to an online filing. The Sandy Hook families chose not to respond to the appeal, and the Supreme Court didn't request a response before denying review, CNN reported. In 2022, juries in Connecticut and Texas found Jones liable for defamation and emotional distress after repeatedly saying that the December 2012 scho…
Hartford, CT
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Instagram Adds PG-13 Content Rules As Meta Tightens Teen Safety Controls
Instagram is tightening its teen safety rules by using PG-13 movie ratings to decide what young users see on the app. Parent company Meta announced the changes for teens in a blog post on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Under the new system, all Instagram users under 18 will automatically be placed into a "13+" content setting. The update means teens will only see material similar to what's allowed in a PG-13 movie, according to Meta. Content with mild language or mildly suggestive themes will be visible, while posts with stronger content will be hidden. Teens can't turn off the setting …
Hartford, CT
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Apple TV+ Changes Name For 'Vibrant New Identity': What To Know
Apple TV+ has subtracted its plus sign. The tech giant's streaming service is now simply called Apple TV. The company quietly revealed the change this week in a news release announcing the streaming date for "F1: The Movie," which will be on Friday, Dec. 12. The move comes a few weeks before the sixth anniversary of Apple TV+, which launched on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. "Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity," the company said. Apple hasn't released any further details about the name change. The streaming service is known for popular TV shows like "Severance" and…
Hartford, CT
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Major Fintech Company CEO Killed In ATV Crash: 'A Visionary Leader'
The founder of a popular online lending marketplace has died in an all-terrain vehicle accident. LendingTree announced the death of CEO and board chair Doug Lebda in a news release on Monday, Oct. 13. The 55-year-old was killed in the ATV crash on Sunday, Oct. 12. The Charlotte-based company praised Lebda's nearly 30 years of service. "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Doug," LendingTree's board of directors said in a statement. "Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the live…
National Interest
Eagles Key Defender Abruptly Retires Midseason: 'I'm Forever Grateful'
A veteran pass rusher for the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles unexpectedly retired in the middle of the NFL season. Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 13. The 33-year-old edge rusher's decision came about five weeks after joining the Eagles. Smith's retirement is a significant loss for Philly's pass rush, which was already depleted due to rookie Nolan Smith Jr. landing on the injured reserve with a triceps injury. According to Pro Football Talk, the Eagles will need to rely on Joshua Uche, Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson, and Azeez Oj…
Arlington, VA
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Americans Paying Most Of Trump's Tariffs, Economists Say
Americans are covering the majority of the rising costs from President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to new economic analysis. Goldman Sachs estimates that US consumers will ultimately pay for 55% of Trump's tariffs, NBC News reported. Economists Elsie Peng and David Mericle also forecast that American companies will be responsible for 22% of the costs, while foreign exporters will cover 18%. The Goldman team said tariffs have already added 0.44% to core inflation, likely pushing the metric to 3% by December if current trends continue. While inflation has cooled from COVID-19 …
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