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Dave Ramsey Calls Bank of America a Cesspool After $1.2 Billion Fine
Dave Ramsey targets Bank of America after its $1.2 billion fine for compliance failures.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m

Check Smart Home Access From Previous Owners
New homeowners can still have previous owners' access to smart home devices.
Family Handyman · 1m

Expedia class-action lawsuit claims monopoly pricing
Expedia faces class-action lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing hotel prices through strict online contracts.
Straight Arrow · 1m

Trump Admin Promotes White Men Protection
Trump officials claim efforts to shield white American men from discrimination.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Hinge Designed to Be Deleted
Hinge users say the app keeps them hooked despite being designed to be deleted.
Straight Arrow · 1m

Every car tested sent data to advertisers
Researchers found all 21 vehicles transmitted personal data to third parties, with over half contacting advertising companies.
The Verge · 2m

Fake party invites reconnect old friends
Phishing scams impersonating Evite and Paperless Post are accidentally reigniting dormant relationships as people reach out to verify the invitations.
WIRED · 2m

Walmart CEO Rejects Personalized Pricing
Walmart CEO says personalized pricing violates its low-price promise.
Pymnts · 1m

Trump ads funded by US government may violate anti-propaganda laws
Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen filed complaints alleging that taxpayer-funded campaign ads violate federal laws against government propaganda and restrict political activity by federal employees.
Ars Technica · 3m

Octane Ratings: What Gas Pump Numbers Really Mean
Gas pump octane ratings don't indicate fuel power but knock resistance, here's what your car needs.
Family Handyman · 1m

The AI slowdown is an antitrust mess
Major AI companies want to coordinate safety measures but risk breaking antitrust law by saying so out loud.
WIRED · 2m