AI and Data Centers Drive U.S. Electricity Costs Up 42% Amid Surging Demand
CHICAGO, Ill. — Over the past decade, American households have seen their electricity bills rise by 42%, a surge largely attributed to…
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Super Bowl Scams Surge as Fraudsters Exploit Data Brokers to Target Fans
NEW YORK, NY — As millions of Americans gear up for the Super Bowl this February, cybersecurity experts warn of a sharp…
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TikTok’s U.S. Ownership Shift Prompts New Conversations on Privacy and Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As TikTok’s U.S. operations transition under American-led ownership, many users and families are reevaluating their stance on the popular…
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IRS Impersonation Scams Surge Amid 2026 Tax Filing Confusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 2026 tax season unfolds, taxpayers are facing a rising tide of IRS impersonation scams that exploit confusion…
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New AI Wearable Device Boosts Speech for Stroke Survivors by Over 50%
CAMBRIDGE, England — For nearly half of stroke survivors, the aftermath includes a debilitating speech disorder known as dysarthria, which impairs their…
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Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in Major U.S. Shipping Platform, Threatening Global Supply Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Over the past year, cybercriminals have increasingly turned their attention to the technology underpinning global shipping, exploiting weaknesses…
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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion in FTC Settlement Over Prime Enrollment Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon has agreed to a landmark $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following allegations that the…
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YouTube Introduces New Parental Controls to Manage Teens’ Viewing of Shorts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over the impact of short-form video content on teenagers, YouTube has…
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Under Armour Faces Massive Data Breach Affecting 72 Million Customers
BALTIMORE, Md. — Under Armour, the global sportswear and fitness brand, is investigating a significant data breach that has potentially compromised the…
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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs Amid Strategic Shift Toward Artificial Intelligence
SEATTLE, Wash. — Amazon announced on January 30, 2026, that it will eliminate approximately 16,000 jobs as part of a sweeping organizational…