California collected millions for the phone and internet services of 94,000 deceased individuals.
California’s Lifeline Program Misallocation California’s Lifeline program has inadvertently funneled millions in federal funds to provide phone and internet services for over 94,000 individuals who have passed away, as highlighted in a recent report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). According to the FCC’s inspector general, California collected approximately $3.8 million from 2020 to 2025 […]
FCC Leader Brendan Carr Takes Steps to Reduce Fraud after Program Funded Phone and Internet Services for 116,000 Deceased Individuals
FCC to Tackle Lifeline Program Fraud Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), shared on Tuesday that there will be a vote next month concerning a proposal aimed at combating fraud within the Lifeline program. This program uses tax funds to assist over 116,000 individuals, including those who have passed away. Carr […]
Elizabeth Hurley cries in court over claimed phone tapping by a UK tabloid
Prince Harry Supports Elizabeth Hurley in Privacy Case On Thursday, Prince Harry stood by Elizabeth Hurley, who became emotional during her testimony in court regarding alleged violations of her privacy. The royal and the actress are part of a group of seven plaintiffs, including Elton John, suing Associated Newspapers, the publisher behind the Daily Mail […]
FTC alerts taxpayers about phone scams pretending to be IRS officials as the 2025 tax season approaches
Tax Fraud Emerges as the 2025 Filing Season Approaches As we get closer to the 2025 tax season, scams aimed at taxpayers are starting to pop up. Typically, tax season runs from January to April, so it’s that time again. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning regarding an increase in scams where individuals […]
Girl receives a pink landline phone instead of a smartphone for Christmas.
Mom Surprised by Daughter’s Reaction to Landline Phone Gift A mother recently stirred up quite a conversation on social media after sharing her young daughter’s unexpected delight in receiving a landline phone for Christmas. Meg Kate McCallany is one of several parents in Illinois who have chosen to delay giving their kids smartphones until at […]
Deacon Taken into Custody After Discovering Nude Photos of 15-Year-Old Babysitter on Phone
Butler Arrested After Hidden Camera Footage Found A butler from suburban Chattanooga, Tennessee, was apprehended following a dental visit during which he asked his wife to keep her smartphone. While he was undergoing the procedure, she searched through his files and uncovered nude videos of their 15-year-old babysitter, recorded without her knowledge, according to police […]
Giants were ‘not pleased’ with the way Falcons dealt with the John Harbaugh phone call.
Giants Unhappy with Falcons’ Coaching Moves The Giants are feeling a bit unsettled about the Falcons’ recent activities. On Monday, Atlanta made it known that their interview with John Harbaugh had concluded. Although it later came to light that this call was more of an investigative discussion, Harbaugh had reached out to several other teams […]
Heiress found out about affair through a phone call at Martha’s Vineyard during the pandemic
Martha’s Vineyard Quarantine Marks End of Heiress’s Marriage When Belle Burden, a New York heiress, and her then-husband Henry Davis chose to isolate their family in their Martha’s Vineyard home at the start of the pandemic, they couldn’t foresee it would lead to the dissolution of their marriage. Belle, granddaughter of a well-known magazine editor, […]
Ex-House IT staff member accused of stealing phone and reportedly selling it to a pawn shop
Former Congressional IT Aide Charged with Theft of Government Cell Phones A former IT aide in Congress is facing serious allegations for misusing his access to steal around 240 taxpayer-funded cell phones, totaling over $150,000. The phones were reportedly shipped to his home in Maryland, and most were sold at a pawn shop, according to […]
Phone app permissions: Which apps can truly view and access your data
Understanding your personal information online begins with grasping the terminology associated with your devices, apps, and accounts. From things like app permissions and location tracking to VPNs and cross-app advertising, there are several key terms that can significantly affect your digital privacy. Familiarizing yourself with these concepts can help you limit your data exposure and […]