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City of Saginaw placing moratorium on data centers
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (344+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) " The Saginaw City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that temporarily enacts a blanket prohibition of data centers in the city, which will be in place for six months. "It feels good to have unanimous approval," said…...
Instagram launches map feature that allows users to show their current location
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (153+ words) (CNN) " Instagram has rolled out a new feature that shows a user's current location. It's called Instagram Map, and it includes an actual map of the U.S. showing where users are active. It also updates your location every time you use…...
High-speed fiber internet coming to mid-Michigan as new construction begins
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) " Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist was in Genesee County for the groundbreaking of a new high-speed internet project. A third fiber route, worth $87 million, is being built here in Michigan, making internet more accessible and affordable to more…...
The Trump family launches a mobile phone company
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (830+ words) Eric Trump, the president's son running The Trump Organization in his absence, announced a new venture Monday called Trump Mobile. The plan is to sell phones that will be built in the U.S., and the phone service will maintain a call…...
Chief Judge issues warning on fake text messages
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (114+ words) SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A judge is warning the community about fake text messages where scammers claim the be from the 70th District Court in Saginaw County. Court administrators said text messages claim recipients have outstanding tickets, and demand immediate payment via…...
The Algorithm Effect: How social media decides what you see
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (333+ words) Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Ever wonder why your social media feed seems to "read your mind?" One minute, you're watching a video about travel, and suddenly, your feed is filled with flight deals and hotel recommendations. It's not magic, it's…...
Scam alert: Fake toll collections text messages are on the rise
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) (CNN) " Experts say not to fall for fake text messages about an overdue toll payment or an E-ZPass ... Protecting yourself from these types of scams requires a consistent level of skepticism ... (CNN) " Experts say not to fall for fake text…...
The big disconnect: How to hang up, reconnect with your family
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (351+ words) Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- Things like cellphones and social media were designed to connect us, but it seems they are disconnecting us from the people we are physically with. Three out of five parents admit to spending more time on…...
Oversharing online: Things to never post on social media
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (292+ words) Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Social media is a fun way to interact with friends and see what celebrities are up to, but it can also be dangerous. A new report from Tessian, a cyber security company, reveals four in five…...