Quick reminder: Most old cellphones can still call 911 even without a plan. Federal law requires all cellphones to connect to emergency services, even if they don’t have active service. A 2-year-old in Oklahoma put this to the test by calling for an emergency donut delivery. The dispatcher played along, and the police showed up with Dunkin’ treats.
The government stores retirement records in a cave
Where are the computers? Believe it or not, federal retiree records are still stored underground.
🥷 Another gold bar scam: A Florida woman lost over $280,000 after scammers tricked her into thinking her Social Security number was compromised. A fake federal officer told her to protect her assets by buying gold from a bullion store. They arranged a delivery, gave her a secret “password” and then vanished. PSA: No legit agency asks for gift cards, crypto or undercover missions.
August 10th, 2024
Google is now considered an illegal monopoly after losing its federal antitrust case. Will this change the internet as we know it? Plus, creep hacks into a kid’s bedroom camera and Neuralink gets its second patient.
Confirmed: Google is a monopoly
A federal judge has ruled that Alphabet’s Google created an illegal monopoly by controlling almost all online searches. With around 90% market share, this decision could be a game-changer for Big Tech.
The state of Arkansas does what the Federal Government won't
Need an ID to be on social? Here’s why Arkansas says you should, in 60 seconds.
Tesla under federal criminal investigation
Did Tesla mislead its customers about its driver assistance technology? That’s what the DOJ wants to find out. Here’s the full story, in 60 seconds.
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Feds deal major blow to social media
Are you sick of social media platforms censoring your posts? You need to know about this. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the full story behind a new federal court ruling.
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How Bezos, Musk, and Buffett pay no federal taxes and a bonus for anyone who owns a home
ProPublica obtained IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. Kim sits down with her tax accountant to get the scoop. Plus, they talk about how to use your own home and special tax credits to lower your taxes.
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A Federal judge rules that police can't force you to unlock your cellphone
A judge in northern California ruled that police can’t force anyone to unlock their smartphones using biometrics like a fingerprint or facial ID. But, this case is far from over. In this podcast, Kim looks at what this decision really means and how the battle for privacy is far from over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices