Amazon’s Ring cancels its planned integration with Flock Safety after public backlash over privacy concerns tied to AI-powered neighborhood surveillance.
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The Senate social media kids hearing exposed alarming trends in youth screen time and mental health, with experts urging action on bills to curb tech’s harmful effects on children.
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Americans will see redesigned nickels, dimes, and quarters in everyday circulation during 2026 as the United States Mint marks the nation’s 250th anniversary with special semiquincentennial coin designs.
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Enhanced Obamacare subsidies have expired, causing millions of Americans to face higher health insurance premiums in 2026.
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The IRS has increased the standard mileage rate for business use in 2026, allowing taxpayers who use personal vehicles for work to deduct more per mile.
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