A new alert from the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection takes aim at something that’s become ingrained in many of our daily lives: digital payment apps. Whether it’s Venmo, Zelle or Cash App, officials say scammers took $390 million from people nationwide last year. And the scams are only getting more sophisticated,…
Dr. Chris Cooper and Mac McCorkle, two political professors, break down the N.C. U.S. Senate race. This comes after RNC Chairman Michael Whatley’s announcement that he is launching a campaign. Former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper is set make an announcement on his decision regarding running in the race in the coming days. Colin Campbell of…
School — and a new ban on smartphones — starts in just six weeks. The Panel for Educational Policy Wednesday night passed a citywide regulation banning the use of phones in school buildings during the school day. However, it’ll be up to each public school to decide how they want to collect or store those cellphones. …
The city has not yet finalized its plan for complying with a statewide cellphone ban in classrooms, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos say schools will be ready by September. “This is starting this fall. I’m impatient,” Hochul said. “Habits are built on day one, so we are going to be ready…
TEXAS — As tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, cybersecurity experts warn that the fallout could extend far beyond the Middle East — potentially impacting infrastructure right here in Texas. While recent developments, including a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, have calmed some international concerns, U.S. officials continue to flag Iranian cyberattacks…
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that the U.S. is “not at war with Iran” but that “we’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program” in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites. “The Iranians are clearly not very good at war. Perhaps they should follow…
When President Donald Trump announced widespread reciprocal tariffs in April, U.S. shrimpers rejoiced. “Our initial visceral response was that we finally felt seen,” said Bryan Jones, vice president of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association. Jones is the captain of a South Carolina shrimping boat. He remembers when hundreds of other shrimpers were out on the…
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Edessa School of Fashion has added a new class to its curriculum that’s focused on designing clothes for drag queens. It’s called “Drag Queen Design and Construction.” What You Need To Know Milwaukee’s Edessa School of Fashion has added a new class to its curriculum that’s focused on designing clothes for drag…
PLANT CITY, Fla. — The United Food Bank of Plant City is teaching families about eating healthier through a new program called F.E.E.D., which stands for Food Education Empowerment for Development. What You Need To Know F.E.E.D Program is a six-week course that helps families learn about eating healthier The program is funded by the Children’s…
BANGKOK — China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. What You Need To Know China has again vowed to “fight to the end” in an escalating trade war with the U.S….