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Technology

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

  • Ken Colburn Arizona Republix

Think of it like leaving a copy of your house key in an unlocked mailbox: convenient in the moment, risky forever after.

Pit Pass Live with insider Zion Brown: Palou fastest at first practice, IndyCar changes full course yellow rule

Pit Pass Live with insider Zion Brown: Palou fastest at first practice, IndyCar changes full course yellow rule

  • USA Today - News

Join motor sports insider Zion Brown as he recaps the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice. Interviews include Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Louis Foster and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's Conor Daly.

Josef Newgarden on this year's Indy 500: 'Every year is different'

Josef Newgarden on this year's Indy 500: 'Every year is different'

  • USA Today - News

Team Penske's Josef Newgarden discusses this year's Indianapolis 500.

From Ford Focus to Ferrari Enzo. See the car collection of the Vatican

From Ford Focus to Ferrari Enzo. See the car collection of the Vatican

  • USA Today - Vertical

From luxury cars to simple sedans, Popes have traveled or gifted various cars with a collection that goes back nearly a century.

Information That You Should Never Share With AI Chatbots

Information That You Should Never Share With AI Chatbots

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

Artificial intelligence chatbots have quickly become part of everyday life, helping with everything from writing emails to planning trips. But as convenient as they are, experts warn that what you share with them isn’t always private. According to Stanford University researchers, many popula…

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about war in Iran

  • DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer

Typical of an unconventional presidency, the Trump administration waited more than 48 hours to communicate to the American people about why it decided to go to war with Iran.

Military families on edge amid escalations in Iran | NewsNation Live

Military families on edge amid escalations in Iran | NewsNation Live

    For many, the war isn't just headlines — it's personal. The U.S. military currently has between 40,000 and 50,000 service members stationed across the Middle East. The war in Iran is creating at least as many anxious families hoping their loved ones will come home.

    Photos show US-Israeli strikes and Iran's response

    Photos show US-Israeli strikes and Iran's response

      The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, in photos.

      Poll: Just one in four Americans say they back US strikes on Iran

      Poll: Just one in four Americans say they back US strikes on Iran

        Only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran while about half believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

        Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

        Photos show global reaction to US and Israeli strikes

          Photos show US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

          Photos show US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

            Photos of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address

            Photos of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address

              In Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump sought to convince Americans that the economy is strong and they should vote for more of the same in November’s midterm elections.

              Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows

              Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows

                New research shows midsized U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home. On Thursday, the JPMorganChase Institute said tariff payments for these firms tripled over the past year. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren)

                Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now

                Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now

                  Dollar Tree’s 9,000th store opened within a few miles of a Louis Vuitton and a steakhouse selling $525 Wagyu beef.

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                  Movies & Television

                  Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

                  Book review: ‘Art of Toy Story 5’ adds to the story

                  Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

                  Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

                  Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season

                  Review: ‘The Bear’ roars in its final season

                  Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

                  Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ takes on electronics and gets a family reunion

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                  36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                  Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                   

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                  Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                  Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                  Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                  13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                  13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                  Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                  Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                  Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                  Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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