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Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get
Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get If you had a Facebook account from 2007 to 2022, you may soon see money from a massive class action settlement. Payments have begun in Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement. Every Facebook user in the US between Thursday, May 24, 2007, and Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, was eligible for payouts. The case stems from Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm tied to far-right strategist Steve Bannon, the Associated Press reported. Cambridge Analytica harvested data from millions of Facebook users to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. In December 2022, Me…
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence The husband of the woman at the center of a viral Coldplay concert video is speaking publicly for the first time about the infamous "kiss cam" moment. Andrew Cabot confirmed to People that he and his wife Kristin were no longer together well before the incident during the show at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 16. Kristin Cabot resigned as human resources chief for Astronomer after she was spotted on the video board cuddling with Andy Byron, the artificial intelligence firm CEO. Byron, who was also reportedly married, stepped down from his position a few days after the infamous moment …
Woman From Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video Files for Divorce Woman From Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video Files for Divorce
Woman From Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Video Files for Divorce That viral Coldplay clip continues to cause trouble. Kristin Cabot has filed for divorce from her husband, Andrew Cabot, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail. The filing comes months after Kristin was caught on a kiss cam with former boss Andy Byron during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. Neither Kristin nor her husband has publicly spoken about the separation. Cabot worked as chief people officer at Astronomer, an artificial intelligence and data company in Boston. Byron was the company’s CEO. Both Kristin and Andy Byron were married to…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died. The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.  The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4. The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date. In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off
Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off The latest Instagram update lets friends see your real-time location, but only if you choose to share it. Instagram officially rolled out the new location-sharing feature across the US on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The popular photo and video app now allows users to privately share their last active location with certain friends. The update resembles the Snap Map on Snapchat or the iPhone's "Find My" app. Both are popular ways friends use to track each other in real time. Instagram's location feature is off by default and only works if you choose to turn it on. You can pick whi…
Search For Penn Medicine Nurse Ends, Cops Won't Disclose Outcome Search For Penn Medicine Nurse Ends, Cops Won't Disclose Outcome
Search For Penn Medicine Nurse Ends, Cops Won't Disclose Outcome A search for a 60-year-old nurse who was last seen in a South Jersey wildlife refuge over the weekend has ended, though police are not saying why. April Chmielinski was last seen on Saturday, July 26 in the area of the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, the Medford Township Police Department said in a missing person alert issued that day. Police said the case was being treated as a missing person investigation. On Sunday afternoon, July 27, the department announced that “all active search operations have now concluded.” “After an exhaustive and coordinated effort, all active search operations have…
Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert
Astronomer HR Chief Resigns After Viral Kiss Cam Moment At Coldplay Concert The human resources chief at the center of a viral video from a Coldplay show has left her position. Astronomer has removed the biography of former chief people officer Kristin Cabot from its website. Cabot and the artificial intelligence firm's former CEO, Andy Byron, were shown cuddling on the "kiss cam" at the concert in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. A spokesperson confirmed Cabot's resignation to ABC News. "Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer," spokesperson Taylor Jones said in a brief statement. "She has resigned." Byron, a married man, and Cabot were spotted …
DOJ Quietly Told Trump His Name Surfaced In Epstein Records, Report Says DOJ Quietly Told Trump His Name Surfaced In Epstein Records, Report Says
DOJ Quietly Told Trump His Name Surfaced In Epstein Records, Report Says The Justice Department privately told President Donald Trump earlier this year that his name appeared several times in files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a brand-new report citing senior administration officials. Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy briefed Trump in May during a White House meeting after reviewing what Bondi described as a “truckload” of Epstein-related documents, the officials told The Wall Street Journal.  Many high-profile figures were also cited in the files, which the officials said contained unverified hearsay and no evidence of wrongdoing. Trump, …
Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits
Conjoined Twin Marries, But Internet Won’t Stop Asking About Their Bedroom Habits The conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade made headlines last week when they announced Carmen is now married, while Lupita remains happily single.  Carmen and Daniel McCormack quietly eloped in October, holding a private ceremony at Lovers Leap Bridge, which spans the Housatonic River in their hometown of New Milford, Connecticut. Since they began dating, one question has consistently followed the couple, and it’s only gotten louder after the wedding: How does intimacy work in their relationship? Most of the questions appear as tongue-in-cheek comments on social media, but they car…
Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech
Privacy Mode For Your Face? Zenni’s New Lenses Block Certain Face-Scan Tech This is not science fiction. Zenni Optical just introduced a first-of-its-kind lens coating called Zenni ID Guard that promises to shield your personal information from prying eyes. The innovative technology acts like a digital privacy filter by disrupting face-scanning software and stopping unauthorized devices from capturing the biometric details on your face. Available now, the Zenni ID Guard lenses work by reflecting near-infrared light—the same light used in many facial-recognition systems. That means hidden cameras and scanners trying to lock onto your face are blocked before they can…
Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family
Matt Meredith Found Dead Days After Vanishing From PA Home: Family A man who disappeared after leaving a home in Hanover has been found dead, his mother said in a public message filled with grief and gratitude. Matt Meredith, 41, was reported missing after he failed to return to a residence in Hanover, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 6, 2025. According to a flyer circulated by his family, he had left behind his phone and wallet, and never made contact again—something his mother described as out of character. There is now a tip line number anyone can call day or night!! Please share!! 717-640-4022. Posted by Wendy Meredith on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 On…
Data Breach Exposed 57K South Jersey Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Data Breach Exposed 57K South Jersey Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say
Data Breach Exposed 57K South Jersey Healthcare System Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Cooper Health System is facing a wave of legal woes after revealing a data breach that may have exposed the personal and medical information of more than 57,000 people, according to legal filings and the health care system itself. Two lawsuits, one in federal court and one in New Jersey Superior Court, were filed this week by patients who say the breach was the result of Cooper's “negligence” and “failure to protect sensitive data.” According to a notice posted by Cooper on May 23, the hospital learned that an unauthorized actor had accessed private data on or around May 14, 2024. Coop…
Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data
Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will acquire embattled DNA testing company 23andMe in a $256 million court-supervised sale, promising to honor existing privacy protections and continue consumer services with no changes. The agreement to buy 23andMe was announced in a news release on Monday, May 19. It comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under the deal, Westchester County, New York-based Regeneron will take over 23andMe's personal genome service, total health, and research services. The telehealth brand Lemonaid Health will be shut down and Regeneron has offered to…
You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How
You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How Apple has agreed to pay $95 million after its Siri voice assistant was accused of secretly recording private conversations. The tech giant approved the settlement in the class action lawsuit, which claimed Siri sometimes turned on by mistake and captured the conversations of unaware users. Apple has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case. Anyone who bought or owned a Siri-enabled device between Sunday, Sept. 17, 2014, and Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, can file a claim. The settlement covers iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod Touches, and Apple T…
‘Are You Jewish?’ Text From Feds Blindsides Barnard College Staff: Reports ‘Are You Jewish?’ Text From Feds Blindsides Barnard College Staff: Reports
‘Are You Jewish?’ Text From Feds Blindsides Barnard College Staff: Reports Some Barnard College employees received questionable text messages this week—originally believed to be a hoax—that probed their connection to Judaism, according to multiple reports. This week, a questionnaire was reportedly sent to employees at the school that was largely disregarded until it was determined it was, in fact, from the federally-operated Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The message was sent without warning to employees' personal cellphones linking to a voluntary survey asking if they are Jewish or Israeli and whether they have been subjected to harassment o…
Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why
Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why Double-check your bank account, you may have gotten money from Facebook that you completely forgot was coming. Facebook users who filed claims in a $90 million privacy settlement that dates back nearly 15 years could soon start seeing payments – or may have already been paid. Many people on social media said they started receiving payments of $40.67 on Thursday, April 10. A class-action lawsuit claimed Facebook improperly tracked users' online activity without consent when users visited non-Facebook websites displaying Facebook's "Like" button. The suit said the nonconsensual tracking happe…
Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG
Lucchese Mob Ran Illegal Gambling Ring Across NJ; 39 Arrested Including Councilman: AG A two-year investigation into an underground gambling empire allegedly run by members of the Lucchese Crime Family has led to charges against 39 individuals, including mob leaders, poker club managers, sportsbook agents — and even a sitting Prospect Park councilman, authorities said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the takedown on Friday, April 11, following multi-agency raids at 12 locations across northern New Jersey earlier in the week. Among the sites: four poker clubs operating out of Totowa, Garfield, and Woodland Park, including two hidden behind functioning restaurants,…
Major Upgrade Now Available Across Apple Devices: What’s Inside Major Upgrade Now Available Across Apple Devices: What’s Inside
Major Upgrade Now Available Across Apple Devices: What’s Inside Apple is rolling out a sweeping software update packed with new tools, privacy-forward AI features, and expanded support for users worldwide. The latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS—iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 — are now available after being launched late in the day on Monday, March 31. The update brings Apple Intelligence capabilities to more regions and languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese. English localization has also expanded to Singapore and India. For the first time, iPhone and iP…
Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials
Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials Police have released some findings of the investigation into the sudden death of Jessica D. Aber, the former top federal prosecutor in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department confirmed on Tuesday, March 25, that detectives have "found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes." It was not immediately clear whether or not she suffered from any type of medical condition. Aber, 43, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 22, inside a home on the 900 block of Beverley Drive, police previously said. Officers were called to the…
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump Tiger Woods just teed up his relationship with Vanessa Trump. The golf icon went Instagram official with Trump on Sunday, March 23, posting cozy photos of the two canoodling and captioning it with a romantic message. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote. “We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.” The post marks the first public confirmation of a relationship between the 49-year-old athlete and 47-year-old Trump, who was married to President Trump's son, Donald T…
Casey Anthony Resurfaces To Advocate For Slain Daughter In Viral TikTok Debut Casey Anthony Resurfaces To Advocate For Slain Daughter In Viral TikTok Debut
Casey Anthony Resurfaces To Advocate For Slain Daughter In Viral TikTok Debut Casey Anthony is making a comeback—on TikTok. The former Florida mom, acquitted in 2011 of murder charges related to the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, has reemerged as a self-proclaimed legal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, women like herself, and her daughter, she says in the video posted Saturday, March 1. “For those of you who don’t know, my name is Casey Anthony. My daughter is Caylee Anthony. My parents are George and Cindy Anthony. This is not about them. This is not in response to anything that they have said or done… The whole point of this is for me to begin to reint…
Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement
Alleged Eavesdropping Costs $95 Million As Apple Reaches Siri Settlement Apple will pay a $95 million settlement regarding allegations that its virtual assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users without their consent, according to multiple reports. The settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California this week, addresses a lawsuit that dates back five years and must be approved by a US District judge at a hearing on Friday, Feb. 14, Bloomberg Law reports. The lawsuit claims that Siri was activated to record conversations even when users did not use the launching phrase, “Hey, Siri.” These recordings were allegedly shared with third parties s to target user…
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Apple has unveiled new updates that bring advanced AI and emoji tools to its iPhone and iPad devices.  Released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 expand Apple Intelligence with features like ChatGPT integration, custom emoji creation, and visual design tools. Key Updates ChatGPT Integration: Siri and Writing Tools now support ChatGPT for generating content, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. Privacy settings ensure user control over data. Image Playground: This tool allows users to design custom visuals by inputting text descriptions, wit…
Legendary Pennsylvania Soul Singer, Frankie Beverly Of Maze Has Died Legendary Pennsylvania Soul Singer, Frankie Beverly Of Maze Has Died
Legendary Pennsylvania Soul Singer, Frankie Beverly Of Maze Has Died The funk band Maze's lead singer, Frankie Beverly, died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, his family shared on social media the following morning. Beverly was 77 and a Philadelphia native who attended Germantown High School. He was known as a legendary R&B artist, songwriter, and producer. "During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way," the family wrote. "This period for is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the…
Conditions Improve For Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally, Hospital Says Conditions Improve For Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally, Hospital Says
Conditions Improve For Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally, Hospital Says The two men who were shot during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and left in critical condition have had their conditions upgraded, Allegheny Hospital Officials told Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 17.  David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington, PA, and James Copenhaver, 74 of Moon Township, PA, were in critical condition following the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks at the Trump rally on Saturday, July 13. Both of their statuses "have been upgraded from critical to serious condition as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17," a spokesperson from AGH told us that evening. To clarify, this means both o…