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Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How
Younger teens won't be able to go live on Instagram anytime soon unless they have a parent's permission. Meta has banned users under 16 from livestreaming unless approved by a parent, the tech giant said in a blog post on Tuesday, April 9. The change is part of a broader push to expand protections for teen users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. There are at least 54 million active "Teen Accounts" worldwide, according to Meta. "With these changes, teens under 16 will be prohibited from going Live unless their parents give them permission to do so," Meta said "We'll …
Bethesda, MD
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Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's
A portable propane heater sold at Lowe's stores nationwide has been recalled after users reported it overheated due to confusing startup instructions, causing a potential fire or burn hazard. Enerco Group Inc. issued the recall for the Dewalt 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced-air propane heater, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. About 21,250 heaters were sold in the US, with an additional 500 sold in Canada. The heater's directions may cause consumers to press the start button too quickly, which can stop the fan from turning on and le…
Arlington, VA
Business
Stocks Plunge, US Dollar Drops As Economists Warn Trump's Tariffs Are 'Worst Case Scenario'
Stocks plummeted on Wall Street and a wave of panic selling swept through global markets reacting to President Donald Trump's widespread "liberation day" tariffs. The tariff announcement sent stocks into their worst tailspin of 2025 so far and dragged the US dollar to a six-month low on Thursday, April 3. Trump unveiled the sweeping 10% tariffs on all imports and far steeper rates for key trade partners on Wednesday, April 2. By 11 a.m., the Dow Jones Industrial Average had plunged about 1,590 points, down 3.77%. The S&P 500 fell 4.35% – or about 247 points – while the Nasdaq …
Arlington, VA
Business
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs Amid Economic Fears, Says US Was 'Raped' By Trade Partners
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs, accusing allies and adversaries of looting the US economy, despite consumer confidence sinking domestically and growing recession fears. Trump revealed the tariffs during a news conference in the Rose Garden at the White House on Wednesday, April 2. The President called the day "liberation day," alluding to what he claims is a trade imbalance caused by his predecessors. The new measures impose a baseline 10% tariff on all imports. Those will begin on Saturday, April 5, according to the White House. Sharply higher rates for dozens o…
Ridgefield, CT
News
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ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When
Travelers will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license—or another approved form of identification—to board commercial flights and access federal facilities under updated security requirements. Enforcement begins Wednesday, May 7. Passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, the REAL ID Act established tougher security standards for state-issued licenses and ID cards. REAL ID credentials will be essential for domestic air travel, entering federal buildings, and accessing certain restricted facilities. TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, “Identity verification is …
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Recession Odds Sharply Rise Before Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariff Rollout: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs has nearly doubled the odds of a US recession, warning that President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs could drive up prices, slow growth, and force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates because of higher unemployment. A recession is now 35% possible in 2025, the investment banking firm said in an economics research report published on Sunday, March 30. That's a dramatic increase from Goldman Sachs' 20% prediction made earlier in March. The increased odds come as Trump prepares to roll out sweeping new tariffs on Wednesday, April 2, which the President has dubbed "…
Hartford, CT
Business
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads. The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
Bethesda, MD
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Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
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anada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty. Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…
Arlington, VA
News
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
Bethesda, MD
News
Benadryl Recall Issued Over Packaging Flaw That Endangers Children,
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A recall has been issued for Benadryl due to a bottle safety flaw that could put children at risk of poisoning, officials said. Arsell Inc. is recalling about 2,300 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Brooklyn, New York-based company issued the recall after discovering the 100-milliliter bottles' packaging wasn't child-resistant, violating federal safety regulations. The liquid allergy medication contains diphenhydramine, which must be packaged in a way that prevents children from acc…
Asbury Park, NJ
Politics
Trump Weighs In On Reported Secret Offer From King Charles For US To Join Commonwealth
Nearly 250 years after America declared independence from Great Britain, King Charles III reportedly is planning to issue an invitation for the United States to join the Commonwealth of Nations. The King is reportedly preparing to extend the offer of “associate membership” in the voluntary association of 56 nations, who are connected through their use of the English language and historical-cultural ties, with most having been British colonies. President Donald Trump may be ready to sign. "I Love King Charles," Trump wrote on social media platform Truth Social on Friday, March 21, linking t…
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