New York City, NY

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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

After announcing the launch of its innovative new hair coloring tool, L’Oréal Paris has shared where its Colorsonic will be available to shop. Exclusively hitting Target shelves, the at-home hair color device makes coloring easier by automatically mixing dye and developer for a 1:1 ratio with the press of a button.

L’Oréal Paris’ Colorsonic debuts exclusively at Target

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

High-tech specs, more commonly known as smart glasses, pack in features like cameras, speakers, and batteries into sleek, slimline frames. These wearable tech devices provide a variety of cutting-edge features, from augmented virtual displays to hands-free communication. What to Consider When Buying Smart Glasses in 2024. Smart glasses are an...

The Best Smart Glasses of 2024

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

Lineage, the world’s leading operator of cold storage warehouses, has executed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. this year. The company announced the sale of 56.9 million shares at $78 each, which is near the high end of its anticipated range of $70 to $82.1. This sale generated a remarkable $4.4 billion, making it the most substantial IPO since British chipmaker Arm Holdings went public last September.

Lineage Achieves Largest U.S. IPO of the Year with $4.4 Billion Raised

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

BGR.com

Samsung unveiled two foldable phones that also happen to be Galaxy AI phones. That is, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 feature a few extra genAI tricks on top of the Galaxy AI features that Samsung introduced earlier this year on the Galaxy S24 series.
In some ways, the foldables are great form factors for using AI on the go. For example, the Fold 6’s stylus support lets you draw sketches that the AI can turn into images. You can use your finger for the same purpose on the Flip 6, but it’s not quite the same....

Samsung is working on ‘radically different’ Galaxy AI phones

What happens when you feed AI-generated content back into an AI model? Put simply: absolute chaos. A fascinating new study published in the journal Nature shows that AI models trained on AI-generated material will experience rapid "model collapse." Basically, as an AI model cannibalizes AI-generated data, its outputs become increasingly bizarre, garbled, and nonsensical, as if synthetic data — as opposed to high-quality, human-made material — breaks its brain.

When AI Is Trained With AI-Generated Data, It Starts Spouting Gibberish

Us Weekly

Influential, the world's largest influencer marketing company — which recently collaborated with Us Weekly for celeb-packed events at Cannes Lions in June — has been acquired by Publicis Group for $500 million. "I am thrilled for Influential to join Publicis Groupe – the world’s highest performing and most innovative holding company," Influential CEO Ryan Detert […]

World’s Largest Influencer Marketing Company Influential Acquired by Publicis Groupe

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mobile phone manufacturer Samsung has hinted at plans to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and integrate a slew of functionalities into its incoming devices. However, these offerings could change the design of its phones. Samsung CEO Roh Tae-moon disclosed that the company’s new...

Samsung hints at new AI-powered devices

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Microsoft has decided to deprecate the Virtual Network Injection feature in Azure Data Explorer, citing several operational challenges. Starting February 1, 2025, the feature will no longer be available to new users, while current users will experience a gradual phase-out. Technical Challenges and Maintenance. Originally, Virtual Network Injection enabled integration...

Microsoft Confirms Azure Data Explorer’s Virtual Network Injection to End by 2025

Since then, Ghostery and ad blocking at large have attracted a significant user base. (In Ghostery’s case, the company says it has been downloaded more than 100 million times, with 7 million people using the app or browser extension on a monthly basis.) At the same time, the major browsers have promised more privacy-friendly features, and the European Union even attempted to regulate the issue through legislation known as GDPR.

Ghostery’s CEO says regulation won’t save us from ad trackers

If you're like me, then you're old enough to remember when big screen TVs were absolutely massive units with monstrous price tags to boot. Remember those unwieldy front projection models, followed by slightly sleeker but still bulky rear projection sets? TVs have come a long way, not only in form factor and technology, but also in delivering more bang-for-your-buck. To that end, we've rounded up several modern day options that cost less than $1,000, including a 75-inch model.

Terrific 4K TV Deals Under $1000: Sony 75", Samsung Mini LED, LG OLED And More

Power up your adventures with faster, lighter, and cheaper BaseCharge+ models

BioLite’s new portable power stations charge faster, weigh less, and cost less than a week’s worth of takeout – what’s not to love?

Artificial intelligence is forecast to add trillions to the global economy by 2030. These 25 companies operate at the leading-edge of AI, making them worth considering right now. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the board. These 25 companies span the spectrum, providing investors with a diversified basket of AI-centric...

25 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now

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Vanguard’s New CEO Eyes AI for Enhanced Customer Service

Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, announced on Monday that the asset management giant may utilize artificial intelligence to enhance its customer service experience. Ramji emphasized that...

Vanguard’s New CEO Eyes AI for Enhanced Customer Service

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