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For helping to catch the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer. A tip from a McDonald’s employee ultimately led to 26-year-old Luigi Mangione’s arrest. If he’s convicted of Brian Thompson’s murder, the Secretary of State decides if the tip is worth a payout. I’d say from what I’ve read, the answer’s a big yes.
Tags: employee, murder, rewards, UnitedHealthcare
Heads-up, Apple shoppers: Scammers are walking into Apple Stores with fake IDs and QR codes to steal laptops before the real buyers show up. It’s not quite clear how the shysters are getting the intel, so keep an eye on your order status and pick up your new tech ASAP.
No jokes when it comes to a kid’s well-being: Police are investigating after a TikTok mommy influencer posted a now-deleted clip in which her son flinched and covered his face when his dad walked by. It was so startling that viewers contacted Utah police and Child Protective Services in droves. Mom says they were just playing around.
I’ve warned you about this: SIM-swapping scams are brutal. Ask Justin Chan from Carlsbad, California. Someone took control of his phone number and then his bank account. They stole $38,000 he’d saved to help his mom. Bank of America denied his fraud claim. Safety step: Call your cell provider and request a PIN on your account right now.
🚨 Over 660,000 vehicles recalled: Ram, Honda, GM, Volkswagen and Tesla are dealing with headlight malfunctions, fire risks, faulty tailgates, fuel leaks and brake failures. Yikes. Fixes are free. Check your recall status, then call your dealership instead of waiting for a letter in the mail.
Downvoting Google: Reddit Answers is the site’s new AI chatbot rolling out to select users. Type in a question for summaries and direct links to posts. Fwiw, OpenAI has access to Reddit’s posts, too, so I don’t see a reason to use it unless you’re a Chatty Cathy.
More like POS: Half of all videos tagged with “PCOS” on TikTok and Instagram include false info about polycystic ovary syndrome. Debunked claims include everything from birth control causing the hormone condition to a keto diet curing it. Those vids get a ton of views, given one in every 10 women has PCOS. Talk to your doctor, not a social media influencer.
🪦 RIP, landlines: AT&T is cutting the cord on copper landline connections by the end of 2029. Only about 5% of customers still use ‘em, and broadband should cover 50 million locations by then. I’m required to have a landline at our house because Phoenix city code says we have an elevator. I never understood that logic.
Don’t count on math teachers: Across 266 school districts, K-12 students are testing a new AI tutor. Khan Academy’s Khanmigo runs on OpenAI’s tech. It creates lesson plans for teachers in seconds, answers students’ questions and flags kids’ AI-generated info. Watch it in action. “Conmigo” means “with me” in Spanish.
🛸 UFOs over New Jersey? Mysterious drone-like crafts the size of cars have been hovering over the Garden State every night for a week. No one’s saying why, but the FAA banned drones from flying over Trump’s New Jersey golf course. Are these the newest Communist China spy tactics? The FBI says there’s “no known threat” to the public.
Patch your PC pronto: It’s Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, the second Tuesday of every month when they clean up bugs and flaws that put you at risk. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and hit Check for updates.
