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Massive Data Breach Exposes Billions of Personal Records – Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent Identity Theft

A member of the notorious hacking group USDoD has reportedly released a staggering amount of sensitive personal information, potentially affecting billions of individuals worldwide. The information includes sensitive details such as social security numbers listed with full names and even telephone numbers. There are several steps consumers can take in response to this huge leak.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Is a Cheating Machine for Students

As ChatGPT and other generative AI tools gain popularity, their impact on education has become increasingly evident, with students turning to these technologies for assistance with their assignments. One category of conversation related to cheating, “homework help,” has emerged as one of the most common type of queries from consumers.

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Retail Sales Blow Away Expectations

Spending at retail stores rose at a much faster pace than expected in July, suggesting that the U.S. consumer is stronger than previously thought. Retail spending jumped one percent in July, the Census Bureau said Thursday. Economists had been expecting

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Walmart Lifts Earnings Outlook After Revenues Rise

The US retail giant Walmart reported a rise in revenues on Thursday on increased e-commerce and advertising sales, and raised its outlook for the year. Given its vast size and presence across the United States, Walmart’s earnings are closely scrutinized

Walmart's revenues rose in the second quarter