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In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, bettors with addiction beg lawmakers to act“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer3d agoWhole story →

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Here’s what’s driving the Gen Z gender gapThe youngest voters have been shaped by an end to a federal right to abortion, the #MeToo movement and social media, a new poll shows.

The 19th*6d agoWhole story →

Health gen z voter trends

Trump Launches America.gov AI Portal That Could Change How Americans Deal With the Federal GovernmentWhat Americans Need to Know gov is now an AI-powered front door to federal information, allowing users to ask government questions in ordinary language and receive answers tied to official sources. Trump’s executive order goes much further than a chatbot, directing agencies to connect major online services and Login.gov to the new portal. The bigger…

USA Herald7d agoWhole story →

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Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labelsWalmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores. In a statement posted online, Walmart Inc.’s CEO John Furner vowed that the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer isn’t using personal information like income, shopping history or a shopper’s willingness to pay to set prices…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution9d agoWhole story →

It's Not a Bug, It's the DefaultThe Federal Trade Commission has confirmed that companies routinely use personal data to set individualized prices for online consumers, with pricing signals drawn from location, browsing history, device information, and credit background.

Gizmodo14d agoWhole story →

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Half of NJ hospitals pricing online not transparent, advocates sayThe group Patient Rights Advocate says half of the New Jersey hospitals it surveyed don't abide by federal pricing transparency guidelines.

Asbury Park Press19d agoWhole story →

Health hospital pricing transparency report

CLARITY Act Stalls In Senate As Crypto Ethics Fight DeepensKey Takeaways Senate Democrats opposed advancing the CLARITY Act after arguing its ethics protections are too narrow. Republicans added restrictions on officials profiting from digital assets, including divestment or blind-trust requirements for certain crypto-company interests. The broader bill could create clearer federal rules for cryptocurrency…

USA Herald20d agoWhole story →

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What a social media influencer turned surgeon general could mean for public health in the USWednesday’s senate confirmation hearing wasn’t the first time that much of the American public met Dr. Nicole Saphier and heard her perspective; President Donald Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general is a health and wellness influencer who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers through her podcast and social media platforms.

Cable News Network21d agoWhole story →

Technology surgeon general confirmation hearing

Texas lawmakers consider action against sports prediction marketsA certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.

FOX 4 News21d agoWhole story →

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Kia Boyz Insurers Lawsuits Cleared to Proceed After Appeals Court ReversalSometimes a viral internet trend leaves behind more than just embarrassing headlines — it leaves behind a billion-dollar mess. American insurers can now sue South Korean automakers over payouts tied to thousands of stolen Kias and Hyundais, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday, directing a federal judge in Santa Ana to reopen Kia Boyz…

USA Herald21d agoWhole story →

McConnell say he'll vote in Senate for the first time since his hospitalization in JuneRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is returning to vote in the Senate. The 94-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home. His three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky senator initially remained quiet for weeks…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →

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JCPenney credit card identity theft scheme leads to prison sentences for North Texas womenThree North Texas women face federal prison and probation after pleading guilty to an identity theft scheme using JCPenney credit cards to purchase and resell merchandise on social media.

FOX 4 News22d agoWhole story →

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Black Axe members face federal charges in N.J. romance scam caseThe members of the organized crime group are accused of participating in widespread internet fraud involving romance scams targeting U.S. victims.

NJ.com22d agoWhole story →

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Children’s influencer Ms. Rachel meets with Troy Jackson, praises his policiesThe YouTube star took to social media Tuesday to shout out Maine's Democratic candidate for US Senate.

Portland Press Herald28d agoWhole story →

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