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Comcast Will Pay $117.5M Over Xfinity Data Breach: How To File A Claim Comcast Will Pay $117.5M Over Xfinity Data Breach: How To File A Claim
Comcast Will Pay $117.5M Over Xfinity Data Breach: How To File A Claim Comcast has agreed to pay $117.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a December 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive information for millions of Xfinity customers.  The breach, caused by a software vulnerability, allowed unauthorized access to usernames, hashed passwords, contact details, and partial Social Security numbers of approximately 31.6 to 35 million customers. Eligible customers can now submit claims for compensation, with options including a $50 cash payment or reimbursement of up to $150 for lost time or out-of-pocket expenses related to the breach. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement
Millions May Get Cash After Cell Data Used Without Consent In $135M Settlement People who used Android phones over the past several years could receive money after Google was accused of using their cellular data without permission. Google agreed to a $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, which claims Android devices transferred information to the company without users' consent, causing smartphones to consume users' data without their knowledge. The lawsuit argued that Google caused devices to send "a variety of information" even when users weren't actively using its apps. "[Google] designed the Android operating system to collect vast amounts o…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu
McDonald's Extra Value Meals Return With Huge Deals: Here's What's On The Menu McDonald's is doubling down on discounts by bringing back its Extra Value Meals. The fast-food chain announced the return in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The special deals will be available at restaurants nationwide starting on Monday, Sept. 8. McDonald's is leaning on promotions to win back budget-conscious customers. The combo meals, which were last promoted before the COVID-19 pandemic, save diners about 15% compared to buying items separately, the company said. Breakfast options include the Sausage McMuffin with Egg, Egg McMuffin, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit, and th…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps
McDonald's, Krispy Kreme End Doughnut Partnership As Chains Face Sales Slumps The Krispy Kreme "red hot" light is about to turn off at McDonald's. Krispy Kreme and McDonald's are ending their deal to sell the popular doughnuts at the fast-food restaurant, the companies announced on Tuesday, June 24. The partnership will officially end on Wednesday, July 2. The move ends plans to expand Krispy Kreme doughnuts to McDonald's locations nationwide by 2026. "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us," Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. The companies launched a pilot progr…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer
Deadly Pool Cover Flaw Prompts Large Recall From Northeast Manufacturer An eastern Pennsylvania company is recalling more than 11,000 manual retractable pool covers due to serious drowning and entrapment hazards. The recall was issued for about 11,500 Endless Pools manual retractable pool covers sold in the US and another 480 sold in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 12. Endless Pools is based in Aston, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. The pool covers have a design flaw that could pose a deadly risk to children. They can leave a gap larger than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool su…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
WATCH: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts WATCH: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts
Watch: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts President Donald Trump stopped sparring with Elon Musk long enough to take in a UFC fight in New Jersey.  Trump walked out to a hero's welcome at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday night, flanked by UFC President Dana White, while Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass" blared in the background. The president was met with a rousing round of cheers as he shook hands, did his patented "dance," and met with the ringside announcers. Chants of "USA! USA!" also echoed through the crowd during Trump's appearance. His grand entrance can be seen here on Truth Social. "If you thought it couldn…

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by Zak Failla
Business
McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary
McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary McDonald's breakfast bagel sandwiches are available at its restaurants nationwide for the first time ever. "Whether you love the classic Bacon, Egg & Cheese or the iconic Steak, Egg & Cheese, McDonald’s has you covered, no matter where you are," the company said in announcing several special breakfast deals as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Egg McMuffin. The bagel sandwiches became available on Tuesday, Feb. 25. On Egg McMuffin Day on Sunday, March 2, customers can get $1 Egg McMuffins and Sausage McMuffins when purchased through the McDonald's app. You must opt in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
McDonald's Launches McValue Menu With $1 Deals, Free Fries, Big Perks McDonald's Launches McValue Menu With $1 Deals, Free Fries, Big Perks
McDonald's Launches McValue Menu With $1 Deals, Free Fries, Big Perks A new year means a new way to save money at McDonald's. The fast-food chain has officially debuted its new McValue menu on Tuesday, Jan. 7, McDonald's said in a news release. U.S. customers can enjoy deals like the new "Buy One, Add One for $1" offer and the popular $5 Meal Deal. The McValue menu also introduces exclusive app deals, including free medium fries with a $1 purchase every Friday throughout 2025 and a complimentary McCrispy chicken sandwich for first-time app users.  Owners of the roughly 13,500 restaurants nationwide can also add their own flair and unique …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO
Red Lobster Revival? Restaurant Chain Exits Bankruptcy With $60M In Funding, New CEO Four months after its Chapter 11 filing, restaurant chain Red Lobster says it has exited bankruptcy led by new management. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 16 that it's been acquired by lender group RL Investor Holdings with $60 million in new funding backed by Fortress Investment Group. Damola Adamolekun, former chief executive officer at Asian fusion casual dining chain P.F. Chang’s, is now running Red Lobster. The move comes after the chain, founded in 1968, abruptly closed dozens of locations earlier this year. It still has 544 locations across 44 US states and four provinces in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — AGAIN Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — AGAIN
Penn State Pommel Horse Sensation Stephen Nedoroscik Wins Bronze — Again Stephen Nedoroscik has done it again. The Penn State alum who hails from Worcester, Massachusetts, nailed another pommel horse routine at Paris 2024, winning his second bronze medal. Nedoroscik, 25, shot to fame as the USA men's gymnastic team's official "pommel horse specialist," earning the team its first medal in 16 years. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Nedoroscik racked up 15.300 points on the pommel horse behind two-time world champ Rhys McClenaghan, of Ireland, who won the gold.

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry.  And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite.  Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife Jennifer Lopez…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's is offering free breakfast meals to thank educators across the country this week. The fast-food chain announced that from Monday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 15, educators can receive their free meal during breakfast hours by showing a valid work ID. The free meals will be available to all educators, including teachers, administrators and school staff, the company said. who’s ur fav educator we should put on our sign? pic.twitter.com/ZFmXKI8nU5 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) October 8, 2021 The free meals will include an entrée breakfast sandwich, hash browns and a drink. “We…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
COVID-19: Millions Of Phony N95 Face Masks Distributed In US COVID-19: Millions Of Phony N95 Face Masks Distributed In US
Covid-19: Millions Of Phony N95 Face Masks Distributed In US Millions of fake N95 face masks were purchased - and in some cases used - by hospitals, medical facilities, and government agencies in five states, according to The New York Times and various media outlets. Many of the masks were stamped with the 3M logos and shipped in boxes that said “Made in the USA” even though neither claim is true, said the NYT citing federal investigators with Homeland Security.  News of the investigation first broke in the Associated Press. 3M is a major American manufacturer of professional-grade face masks. The company has produced billions of masks since the…

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by Kristin Palpini