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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam Warns: You're Licensing Games, Not Owning Them

Steam has recently started alerting customers that they're buying a license, not the actual game. This change is a response to an upcoming California law aiming to clarify digital purchases. The law, known as AB 2426, will make it illegal for marketplaces to use words like "buy" or "purchase" for di

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Safety on King Street: A Success in Progress

Ever since Charleston rolled out the King Street Safety Initiative, the crime rate downtown has taken a plunge. The city, led by Mayor William Cogswell, teamed up with local businesses and police departments to enhance safety and livability in the Central Business District, which includes King Stree

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Dassault Systemes: Should You Buy This Tech Giant?

Laurent Daure, an analyst from Kepler Capital, has a new perspective on Dassault Systemes (0HB4). He's recommending investors buy the stock, setting a price target of €45.00. This is quite a bit higher than the closing price last Wednesday, which was €33.74. Daure's track record shows he has an aver

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Fake Kidnappings: AI Voices Trick Parents into Paying Ransom

Imagine receiving a call where your child's voice begs for help, claiming they've been kidnapped. Unfortunately, this isn't a movie scene but a real-life scam happening across the U.S. Scammers are using advanced AI technology to mimic voices, tricking parents into believing their loved ones have be

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

FBI's Fake Crypto Sting: A New Way to Fight Market Manipulation

Ever heard of the FBI tackling crypto crimes? They did just that by creating a fake crypto token called NexFundAI. This token was designed to look like those used in early AI projects. The goal? To catch criminals who were manipulating the market by making fake trades, a practice known as wash tradi

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Stolen Rochester Van Chase: What We Know

Very early Friday morning, a curious event unfolded in Rochester, MN. A van from a local shuttle company disappeared. The van was taken from a business on Civic Center Dr. Northwest while it was left running outside. Customers were getting ready to leave. Police were called around 2:45 AM. Late

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

FCC Leader Slams Trump's Threats to CBS License

The leader of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, has criticized former President Trump for attacking CBS over changes made to a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She called his threats "serious" and warned that they should not be taken lightly. In a statement, Rosenworcel emphasiz

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

DirecTV's Free Streaming Service Launch: A New Way to Watch

DirecTV is shifting gears with the launch of a free, ad-supported TV streaming service called MyFree DirecTV. This service will offer a mix of content that isn't typically found in their premium packages. The new platform will be available online, on mobile devices, and on select smart TVs and strea

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

John Mulaney's Live Talk Show Coming to Netflix in 2025

Netflix is stepping up its game by partnering with comedian John Mulaney for a live weekly talk show in 2025. This news comes after the success of Mulaney's previous live series, "Everybody's in LA," which was part of Netflix's "Netflix is a Joke" festival. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria announc

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida Storm Relief: Verizon Steps Up for Affected Customers

Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida, with over 3 million people without power. But amidst the chaos, one company decided to ease the burden for its customers. Verizon, a major wireless carrier, announced it would waive domestic call, text, and data usage fees for postpaid and

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