Canadian city’s bizarre PR stunt to celebrate Pride Month goes viral after online ridicule: ‘Pathetic attempt at propaganda’
The official social media accounts of a Canadian city were ridiculed and forgotten after people realized their PR stunt was completely pointless. Fredericton’s social media team posted a message in support of Pride Month, accompanied by a video of a man who appears to be painting a crosswalk rainbow colors. “Downtown Fredericton looked a little […]
How to find and manage all online accounts linked to your email
These days, it’s not uncommon for the average person to have over 100 online accounts, ranging from frequently used services to easily forgotten one-time sign-ups. As data breaches increase, it is important to monitor and manage these accounts. Each account linked to your email address has the potential to expose your personal information if compromised. […]
States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK (AP) — States are hoping to reap more revenue from the $16 billion online sports betting industry that is expanding across the country in partnerships with major companies. DraftKings, FanDuel and other gambling apps face a larger tax burden in Illinois due to tax changes this year. New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states […]
You can now renew your passport online — but you’ll have to hurry
The hassle of renewing a passport may soon become a thing of the past. Starting Wednesday, passport renewals can be done online instead of by mail. The online update, which the State Department first tested in 2022 and took offline in 2023, is available to the public but is currently in beta mode. Not everyone […]
Mastercard to phase out manual card entry for online payments in Europe by 2030 – CNBC
Roberto Machado Noah/LightRocket via Getty Images Mastercard announced in a chat with CNBC on Tuesday that it will tokenize all cards issued across its European network by 2030. This means that instead of the 16-digit card number we are used to using for transactions, a randomly generated “token” will be used. The company says it […]
Canada Imposes 5% ‘Contribution’ on Netflix, Other Online Streamers to Pay for Local Broadcasting
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Tuesday that it will require online streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime to “donate” five percent of their Canadian revenue to fund local broadcasting. The CRTC estimated that the payments would generate about $146 million in annual revenue for Canadian broadcasters. “Today’s decision […]
Teens brutally beat homeless man so badly, he was left with intestines hanging out and streamed it online, Oklahoma police say
According to Oklahoma State Police, a group of teenagers Attacking a homeless man It was so bad that it nearly killed him, with some even live-streaming the incident on social media. According to police, the horrific assault happened on May 26 outside a 7-Eleven gas station near Kentucky Avenue and Southwest 59th Street in Oklahoma […]
GOP’s Online Donation Platform Overwhelmed After Trump Guilty Verdict
Minutes after a Manhattan jury convicted Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s online donation website became overloaded and crashed. WinRed, the Republican Party’s official online donation platform, was reportedly shut down due to excessive traffic following the ruling. A Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts, and Judge Juan Merchant set sentencing for July […]
NBA star Dwyane Wade and trans ‘daughter’ create ‘online community’ for grooming children
NBA champion Dwyane Wade and his sons-turned-daughters are launching a new program called “Translatable” to help children adapt to the transgender lifestyle. The program takes the form of a new online community designed to support transgender children and their families. “Translatable aims to be a safe space in the community for young people to express […]
IRS makes free online filing program permanent
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Thursday that the free online tax filing program the IRS piloted this year will be made permanent and expanded in scope. The online platform, called “Direct File,” will integrate with state tax systems and process a limited number of deductions that it plans to expand further, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen […]