26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs targeting employees on medical or family leave
July 15, 2026
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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs targeting employees on medical or family leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or…

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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
July 15, 2026
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords

A growing scam relies on Apple’s popular FaceTime video calling app, with fraudsters using the service to impersonate bank representatives and drain consumers’ bank accounts. According to CBS…

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As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid
July 15, 2026
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As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid

Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as…

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June’s inflation data showed a big drop. How will that impact the 2027 Social Security COLA?
July 14, 2026
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June’s inflation data showed a big drop. How will that impact the 2027 Social Security COLA?

Social Security recipients are still on track for one of the biggest cost-of-living increases in recent years, with new estimates pointing to a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit boost…

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Inflation eased more than expected in June as gas prices fell, CPI report shows
July 14, 2026
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Inflation eased more than expected in June as gas prices fell, CPI report shows

Inflation slowed more than expected in June, easing to an annual rate of 3.5% from 4.2% in May as lower gasoline prices helped cool price growth, according to…

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Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
July 14, 2026
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Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?

Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often,…

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AI companies are creating “generative ghosts” of deceased loved ones
July 14, 2026
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AI companies are creating “generative ghosts” of deceased loved ones

Jack Manning knows firsthand the emotional and practical challenge of memorializing a loved one in a way that feels appropriate. After losing his sister more than 10 years…

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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
July 13, 2026
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12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that…

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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
July 13, 2026
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food

Millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living rises, new research…

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Can You Hack Your Brain to Stop Impulse Buying? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
July 13, 2026
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Can You Hack Your Brain to Stop Impulse Buying? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

“Dopamine sites” are on the rise in South Korea, allowing people to simulate the thrill of online shopping or food delivery without spending any actual money. Could this…

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