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CTA holiday train and bus schedule announced for 2023. See where it will be and when this season
Chicago’s popular holiday train, a festive and decked out train that often features special appearances, will soon hit the tracks for the 2023 season. The city announced its full holiday train and bus schedule, with appearances starting on Nov. 24. (See the full schedule below) “It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Chicago’s most…
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Amazon To Sell Cars Online, Starting With Hyundai
Speaking of things Amazon can or cannot sell on its platform, the e-commerce giant getting into the car business. From a report: The e-commerce giant along with new partner Hyundai announced Thursday at the 2023 LA Auto Show that it will start selling vehicles on its website in the second half of 2024. Hyundai vehicles…
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The EU Will Finally Free Windows Users From Bing
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) disable its Bing web search, remove Microsoft Edge, and even add custom web search providers — including Google if it’s willing to build one — into its Windows Search interface. All of these…
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Prison Phone Company Leaked 600,000 Users’ Data and Didn’t Notify Them
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Prison phone company Global Tel*Link leaked the personal information of nearly 650,000 users and failed to notify most of the users that their personal data was exposed, the Federal Trade Commission said today. The company agreed to a settlement that requires it to change its security…
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Windows is Now an App for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs
Microsoft has created a Windows App for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and web browsers. From a report: The app essentially takes the previous Windows 365 app and turns it into a central hub for streaming a copy of Windows from a remote PC, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, and Microsoft’s Remote Desktop…
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What happens to Baltimore teens arrested for auto theft
It’s hard to pinpoint just where it started, but somewhere along the way, lawmakers set their sights on a common culprit for a tidal wave of car thefts: teenagers. City and state officials have launched hearings and called in agencies, law enforcement officials and advocates to scrutinize the laws and look for solutions. Some have…
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Tips and tricks on how to prepare your car for the cold Bucks County winter ahead
‘Tis the season for dead batteries, frozen car locks and deflated tires caused by the drop in temperatures. Luckily, there are steps drivers can take to avoid the common car issues that come with driving in Bucks County in the fall and winter months. Here’s what you can do to stay safe and protect your…
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As Companies Push Return-to-office Mandates, Working Mothers Could End Up Paying The Price
For Mari Escamilla, the push and pull of work and family life can feel like a tug of war. When she isn’t working her full-time marketing job, she’s taking care of her 7-month-old daughter and 2-year-old son while trying to run her household with her husband. It’s a feeling millions of working moms in the…
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With cold and wintry weather coming to Idaho, it’s time to check your car
Local agencies are reminding drivers of road safety and vehicle maintenance tips with the winter season right around the corner. The city of Boise recommends that drivers make sure their car is in good condition — residents should check the status of their car lights, tires, brakes, windshield wipers, defroster and radiator, the city said…
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Holiday home safety tips
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – As people look to travel for the holiday season, local law enforcement is offering tips for homeowners to help keep their property safe. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is offering holiday home checks. Those who are interested must call (850) 747-4700 to register their home and provide the necessary dates…