Meta scams surge across Facebook and Instagram, costing users billions
Fraudsters are flooding Meta Platforms apps with fake ads, impersonation schemes, and AI-driven scams
James R. Hood
TSA pay crisis drags on as funding fight stalls, raising risk of renewed airport delays
White House order restored pay temporarily—but long-term funding remains unresolved
Iran declares Big Tech data centers military targets, raising global legal and consumer risks
Experts warn risks could ripple into banking, health systems, and everyday digital services
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TurboTax advertises "free" tax returns but many consumers wind up paying hefty add-on fees for extras they didn't anticipate. We found some worthwhile alternatives.
New COVID variant spreads to dozens of states
Health officials are watching the variant, which displays 'unusual' behavior
Prediction markets, like Kalshi, are becoming the latest state-federal battleground
There are big-money interests on all sides; if you're betting put your money on the lobbyists
Xylazine - "tranq" - spreads in U.S. drug supply, driving new risks
A veterinary sedative known as “tranq” is now widely mixed into fentanyl and other street drugs