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Hartford, CT
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Amazon Begins Payouts In $2.5B Prime Subscription Settlement: How Much You Can Get
Amazon Prime customers are starting to receive payments after the online retail giant was accused of tricking millions of users into unwanted subscriptions. The payments are going out after the Federal Trade Commission reached a record $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon in late September. Amazon is required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and return $1.5 billion to roughly 35 million customers who were misled into enrolling in Prime or stuck paying for it. The fine is one of the largest in FTC history, with the agency fining Facebook $5 billion in 2019 for v…
Charlestown, MA
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JetBlue Adds Boston Flights To Two Iconic European Cities: Here's Where
JetBlue Airways is expanding its European options with new flights to two very popular destinations. JetBlue will launch new daily summer flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Milan and Barcelona in 2026, the airline announced on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Ticket sales will begin on Thursday, Nov. 20. The flights to Barcelona will start on Thursday, April 16, 2026, while the Milan flights begin on Monday, May 11, 2026. "With the addition of Barcelona and Milan to JetBlue's map, customers from across JetBlue's network gain access to two of Europe's most iconic cities: Barcel…
National Interest
Music Star d4vd Named Suspect After Teen Found Dismembered In His Tesla: Reports
A breakout music star born in New York City is considered a suspect after a teen girl's body was found in his Tesla, according to reports. A source told ABC7 in Los Angeles that singer d4vd is a suspect in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez. The investigation remains open, and no one has been arrested. Rivas-Hernandez was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, in early 2024. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said she had run away several times and last made contact at the end of May. Police said Rivas-Hernandez's body was discovered in the 20…
National Interest
Only Lawmaker Against Epstein Files Release Defends Decision: 'Not By My Vote'
Congress almost unanimously passed a bill to force the release of all unclassified files tied to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with just one House lawmaker in opposition. Rep. Clay Higgins was the only member in the House to vote against the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Senate passed the bill a few hours later through unanimous consent. The bill orders the Justice Department to publish thousands of records from the disgraced New York financier's case within 30 days. The materials include flight logs, internal DOJ memos, immunity agreements, and other f…
Hartford, CT
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Panera Bread Upgrading Menu, Café Experience To Revive Sales: See What's Changing
After years of shrinking meals and falling sales, Panera Bread says it's baking some major changes. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced its turnaround plan called "Panera RISE" on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Panera said its strategy focuses on four "strategic pillars," which include refreshing the menu, igniting value, improving the guest experience, and growing its café footprint. CEO Paul Carbone said the new plan builds on work already underway to improve food quality and restore consistency across its restaurants. "Over the past year, we have made considerable progress…
National Interest
Former Clinton, Obama Advisor Quits Tech Board Over Jeffrey Epstein Emails
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI's board of directors after years of emails were released between him and notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70, said his departure from the firm behind ChatGPT follows his decision to withdraw from public commitments. Axios first reported his resignation on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The former Harvard University president joined OpenAI's board in 2023 and helped restore CEO Sam Altman. "I am grateful for the opportunity to have served, excited about the potential of the company and look forward to fol…
Hartford, CT
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Data Breach Exposes Personal Info Of DoorDash Customers, Drivers: What To Know
Users and delivery workers for DoorDash had some of their personal information stolen in a large data breach. DoorDash confirmed the "cybersecurity incident" in a notice posted on Thursday, Nov. 13. The food delivery app said an employee was targeted in a social-engineering scam, allowing an "unauthorized third party" to access some users' basic contact information. The company says its team identified the breach and cut off access to the personal data, opened an investigation, and referred the case to law enforcement. "At DoorDash, we believe in continuous improvement …
Arlington, VA
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USPS To Raise Shipping Prices: See What's More Expensive
The US Postal Service is preparing to raise shipping prices in early 2026. The USPS said it plans to increase rates on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. The agency's governors approved the proposal, and the USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Friday, Nov. 14. The price hikes include a 6.6% increase for Priority Mail, a 5.1% increase for Priority Mail Express, a 7.8% increase for USPS Ground Advantage, and a 6.0% increase for Parcel Select. The agency said Shipping Services prices are set based on market conditions and are part of a broader effort to stabilize fi…
Hartford, CT
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Nearly Half Of Americans Fear Rising Health Care Costs In 2026: Here's Why
Nearly half of US adults are worried they won't be able to afford healthcare in 2026 as Obamacare premiums are set to skyrocket for millions of Americans. About 47% of Americans fear they won't be able to pay for care, according to a West Health-Gallup survey released on Tuesday, Nov. 18. That's the highest level since the pollster and the group of medical nonprofits began tracking in 2021. Three in 10 adults said one of their household members delayed or skipped care in the last year because they couldn't afford it. About 20% reported that they couldn't pay fo…
National Interest
'Quiet, Piggy!': Trump Blasted For Insulting Female Reporter Over Epstein Files
President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism for calling a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about his ties to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Trump made the sexist comment aboard Air Force One on Friday, Nov. 14, as he flew from Washington, DC, to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. The Guardian identified the reporter as Catherine Lucey, a White House correspondent for Bloomberg News. In White House video from the media gaggle, Lucey asked Trump about why he was reacting defensively to releasing all unclassified files related to the Epstein investi…
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