When clicks turn into scams on Facebook ads

Scam ads on Facebook have evolved beyond the days of misspelled headlines and sketchy product photos.  Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.  From fake crypto endorsements by celebrities to malware disguised as video game betas, the landscape of digital scams is…

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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cracks down on Biden’s student loan ‘scheme,’ top Republican says

The chairman of a key Senate panel is claiming victory against former President Joe Biden’s student loan plans as part of President Donald Trump‘s “one big, beautiful bill.” “The Biden administration was attempting to forgive student loans for people who willingly took on the loan and required the taxpayer, including people who never went to…

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Tropical fruit could be the answer to better heart health, researchers suggest

Incorporating fruit every day is an important part of a balanced diet. But researchers believe that mangoes can particularly benefit heart health. A new study published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association found that mango consumption has a “significant” impact on cardio-metabolic responses and conditions in post-menopausal women. DIABETES RISK LOWERED BY EATING…

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HP reveals $24,999 hardware created just for Google Beam

HP has become the first company to preview hardware built with Google Beam, the 3D video communication technology formerly known as Project Starline. It’s launching the HP Dimension, a device that features a 65-inch light field display with six high-speed cameras inside the bezel to create “a true-to-life” 3D video of your caller. Google first…

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Trans athlete laughs off backlash after winning California girls’ track and field titles

Transgender track and field athlete AB Hernandez won two first-place medals at the California state championships earlier this month and, on Saturday, laughed off the backlash. The Jurupa Valley High School athlete was at the center of the controversy surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in California high school athletics. It drew condemnation from President Donald Trump…

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This cheap pantry staple could be key to lowering cholesterol, new research suggests

A common pantry staple may be the secret to lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, can have cholesterol-lowering qualities. Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels….

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