Major carriers should simplify their prepaid and postpaid plans. Boost Mobile is one of the oldest and best-known prepaid networks in the US, though it has a mixed reputation depending on who you ask and what company owned it at the time. These days Boost is owned by Dish Network, and while it might not be as hot as it once was, its coverage is pretty robust thanks to a combination of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Dish towers. After initially attempting to create a whole new postpaid sub-brand called Boost Infinite, the carrier recently announced it is merging its prepaid and postpaid efforts under one roof. This is a very different direction from what we’re seeing with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, but I think makes a lot of sense.

Boost Mobile's big change made picking a plan so easy, the Big Three should copy it

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Breaking from the company’s nearly 50-year tradition of offering open seating on its flights, Southwest Airlines announced it would be shifting to an assigned and premium seating system, allowing the airline to charge a premium for some seats on its planes. With the company using the concept of open...

Southwest Shifts From Open Seating to Assigned and Premium Seating

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Confirmed prices and availability details are all we need from Google's upcoming event. Official promotional material for Google’s Pixel 9 series has leaked, revealing almost everything about the upcoming devices. The leak highlights detailed specifications, new AI features, and color options for the new Pixels. Google is set to...

Massive Pixel 9 series leak reveals everything you need to know about Google's next flagships

Xiaomi has explained why it only offers separate panels for notifications and quick settings. The company claimed 90% of users chose separate panels when it allowed users to choose between the two styles. Samsung is expected to adopt separate panels in the upcoming One UI 7 update. The Galaxy maker...

90% of users apparently prefer this controversial change Samsung could make

Auburn, NY

There's some tough news hitting the community as Bimbo Bakeries announces it’s closing three of its factories, including a major one in Auburn, New York. This move has left locals upset and calling for action from officials.

Major Grocery Brand Shuts Down Three Factories, Sparking Community Outcry

While minor in the scheme of things, I find this to be incredibly annoying…. Yesterday I called American Airlines for the first time in weeks, and heard a phone prompt I hadn’t heard before. I didn’t think much of it at the time, and figured maybe my call just wasn’t routed correctly, or something. But nope, this is apparently something new, as reported by View from the Wing.

American Airlines’ New Automated Phone Prompt Is Terrible

You won't need to strain your eyes anymore. Google is rolling out a server-side update for YouTube that introduces a larger picture-in-picture mode, which offers improved visibility over the current mini-player. The new picture-in-picture mode allows users to continue browsing YouTube while watching videos, with features like play/pause, 10-second rewind/forward...

YouTube's mini-player is getting a major picture-in-picture upgrade

AI Best Face improves group photos by "opening the eyes" of all subjects present in the photo. OnePlus is rolling out the first software update for the OnePlus Nord 4. The update brings the AI Best Face feature, but only to the Indian region. OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus Nord...

Download: OnePlus Nord 4 gets its first update with AI Best Face and other camera improvements

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Getting ready to keep your parents safe from themselves. Gemini Nano-powered scam call detection is on its way, and the Phone app is showing early evidence. Phone will start differentiating between spam calls and scam calls. In addition to automatically detecting scam, users may be able to manually report suspicious...

Google Phone's AI-powered scam detection looks nearly ready to go (APK teardown)

San Diego, CA

Carlsbad, CA

American is adding new service to an airport with no major airlines. Starting Feb. 13, 2025, the carrier plans to add service between its Phoenix hub and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif. Currently, no Part 121 air carriers serve the airport, which is located roughly 35 miles north of San...

American Plans Route to New California Airport

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 could cost more than its predecessor. A leak may have revealed the price of the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google’s next iteration of its flagship earbuds are said to cost $229 (USD), €249 (EU), and £219 (UK). The official color names are...

Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak points to expensive upgrade

We get some great looks at the phone, but the YouTuber neglects to show us the phone actually in use (because he can't). A Ukrainian YouTuber has posted a nearly 20-minute review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. However, the model he has is a design sample and is...

Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a video review, but one thing is curiously absent

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T-Mobile's broken price lock promise officially has a class-action suit

Everyone saw this one coming...except for T-Mobile, it would seem. In May this year, T-Mobile raised prices by $2-$5 for some legacy plans. The problem, though,...

T-Mobile's broken price lock promise officially has a class-action suit

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