There’s a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their ...

The best email encryption software: Expert tested

The best email encryption software can prevent hackers from scraping your emails for company contracts, financial records, and workplace credentials.

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice for making it safely through tax season.
Game Rant

How to Use the Phone in My Winter Car

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...
WCTV

Florida bill filed to remove requirement for validation stickers on license plates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida bill filed in the House and Senate seeks to delete provisions requiring validation stickers on license plates. The bill proposes that the provisions requiring ...
Los Angeles Times

Here’s how Trump gets away with using dubious numbers

Much attention has been focused on Donald Trump’s use of words — that is, his peculiar style of oratory. But more attention should be paid to another feature of his discourse: his use of numbers.
Inside Higher Ed

How Excessive Phone Use Can Hinder Student Success

Many of today’s college students are digital natives, having grown up in a world dominated by cellphones, the internet, social media and rapid technological advancements. As a result, more primary and ...
The New York Times

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...
WRAL

Fact check: Did NC enact 'hands free' law banning phone use while driving?

A social media account that positions itself as an authority on the North Carolina General Assembly posted false information about the state’s driving laws — triggering a wave of inaccurate news ...
Newsweek

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Spot Key Phone Number in Season 5—Then They Call It

A viral post on Threads has lit up the Stranger Things fandom, revealing a hidden detail in Season 5 that many may have missed—until they picked up the phone. “ATTENTION STRANGER THINGS FANS! Call the ...
The Boston Globe

Nearly a third of SNAP recipients are children, and 4 more ways food benefits break down in Mass.

With the start of November looming, and the government shutdown continuing with no end in sight, many Massachusetts residents are feeling the stress of potential cuts to SNAP benefits. The ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Woman wins $100,000 using artificial intelligence to pick lottery numbers

(WJW) – A Michigan woman is celebrating a windfall of cash thanks to the help of artificial intelligence. According to a media release, the 45-year-old Wyandotte woman won a $100,000 Powerball prize ...