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A reporter's walk down an architectural memory lane

A reporter's walk down an architectural memory lane

A reporter takes a walk down an architectural memory lane of sorts as takes on an assignment about a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house.
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Who was voted off 'Survivor' tonight? Recap of Season 51 premiere

Who was voted off 'Survivor' tonight? Recap of Season 51 premiere

The "Survivor 51" premiere introduced the show's new Open Era twist, and both contestants with New York connections lived to see another week after the season's first tribal council.
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White House App Faces Renewed Privacy Concerns Amidst 'Trump TV' Launch

White House App Faces Renewed Privacy Concerns Amidst 'Trump TV' Launch

The administration of President Trump launched 'Trump TV,' a 24/7 streaming service featuring White House-produced content, on September 21. This service is accessible through the White House's official mobile application, which has garnered over two million downloads. The launch has brought renewed attention to the app's privacy practices, which previously faced scrutiny shortly after its initial release on March 27, 2026. Technical analyses by independent researchers, Thereallo and Atomic Computer, identified the app's use of the OneSignal software development kit (SDK), including location functionality. While active location data collection was not definitively established, network testing revealed the transmission of users' IP addresses, time zones, device models, operating system versions, session data, and persistent identifiers to OneSignal. Additionally, researchers found code designed to hide cookie and privacy notices, consent management tools, paywalls, and login prompts on third-party webpages ...
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U.S. States Implement Widespread Age Verification Laws for Adult Content Websites

U.S. States Implement Widespread Age Verification Laws for Adult Content Websites

As of September 2026, 27 U.S. states have enacted age verification laws for websites containing adult content. These laws primarily target commercial sites where at least one-third of the content is deemed 'harmful to minors,' requiring them to confirm users are 18 or older before granting access. Verification methods vary but commonly include government-issued IDs, mobile driver's licenses, or other transactional data. Louisiana was among the first states to pass such a law in 2022, which took effect in January 2023. The legal landscape was significantly shaped by the U.S. Supreme Court's 2025 decision in *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton*, which upheld Texas's age verification law by a 6-3 margin. This ruling provided a stronger legal foundation for states to enforce similar measures, removing a key argument platforms had used to delay compliance. While most states use a one-third content threshold, some, like Kansas, use a 25% threshold, and others, such as Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming, do not spe...
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Connecticut Enacts New Laws Addressing AI, License Plate Readers, and Immigration Enforcement

Connecticut Enacts New Laws Addressing AI, License Plate Readers, and Immigration Enforcement

Connecticut is set to implement nearly 100 new laws, either fully or partially, starting October 1, 2026. These legislative changes cover a broad spectrum of issues, including artificial intelligence (AI) transparency, restrictions on license plate reader data, and modifications to immigration enforcement. Specifically, the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act (CART) introduces new requirements for companies offering AI chatbots to children, mandating protocols to detect and address self-harm risks. It also requires employers to provide written notice when using AI for employment status decisions. Regarding license plate readers, the new law restricts data retention to 21 days and prohibits its use for immigration enforcement, investigations related to abortions or transgender care, or identifying individuals engaged in First Amendment-protected activities. Data sharing with out-of-state agencies is also limited, with exceptions for New York, Massachusetts, or Rhode Islan...
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How the world's biggest bond managers are investing in a tumultuous market

How the world's biggest bond managers are investing in a tumultuous market

By Suzanne McGee PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A tumultuous ride for bonds this year has left Vanguard's senior bond fund manager Arvind Narayan with one unequivocal message: "This is not the time to be a hero."
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Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'

Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions
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Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'

Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions
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Rhode Island Urges Storm Preparedness Amid Risks

Rhode Island Urges Storm Preparedness Amid Risks

Rhode Island residents are being encouraged to prepare for potential storms as part of a three-part series by RINewsToday, coinciding with National Preparedness Month. The series emphasizes the importance of understanding local risks, such as heavy rain, flooding, and power outages, and making emergency plans in advance. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) has provided hurricane evacuation maps for 21 coastal communities, including Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick. These maps highlight areas at risk of hurricane surges but do not account for all potential flooding zones. Residents are urged to familiarize themselves with these resources and follow local officials' instructions during emergencies. The series also highlights the importance of planning for power outages, transportation, and care for vulnerable individuals and pets.
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New Mexico Trial Accuses Facebook of Deceiving Users on Privacy, Seeks Billions in Penalties

New Mexico Trial Accuses Facebook of Deceiving Users on Privacy, Seeks Billions in Penalties

Closing arguments have concluded in a New Mexico trial where attorneys for the state accused Facebook of misleading users about privacy protections on its social media platform. The state is seeking up to $5,000 per violation of its Unfair Practices Act and an injunction to prevent future data breaches. This case stems from a third-party personality quiz that allegedly harvested data from approximately 87 million Facebook profiles, which was then sold to the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica for targeted advertising. New Mexico is the only state to pursue this data breach claim at trial, as 48 other states reached a settlement with Meta (Facebook's parent company) earlier this year concerning child safety and privacy issues related to the same breach. The state estimates that around 350,000 New Mexico residents were affected by the Cambridge Analytica breach, but prosecutors argue that Facebook deceived all 1.3 million users in the state at the time regarding privacy and content moderation.
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Telegram Offers Varied Security for User Communications, Highlighting Encryption Differences

Telegram Offers Varied Security for User Communications, Highlighting Encryption Differences

Telegram, a widely used messaging application, provides diverse security and privacy features for its users, but the level of protection varies significantly depending on the type of chat. Cloud chats, which include standard private conversations, groups, and channels, utilize client-server encryption. This means messages are encrypted as they travel between a user's device and Telegram's servers and are stored on these servers, allowing access from multiple devices. However, these cloud chats are not end-to-end encrypted, meaning Telegram's infrastructure processes and stores them. In contrast, Secret Chats offer end-to-end encryption, where only the participants' devices hold the decryption keys, and Telegram states it cannot read or store these messages on its servers. Secret Chats are device-specific, do not synchronize across devices, and include features like self-destruct timers and the inability to forward messages within the app. Voice and video calls on Telegram also use end-to-end encryption. Th...
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Rhode Island Unlikely to See Snow Before Halloween

Rhode Island Unlikely to See Snow Before Halloween

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Norton, Massachusetts, the likelihood of snowfall in Rhode Island before Halloween 2026 is very low. Historical data shows that measurable snow in the Providence area typically occurs around December 1, though rare early snowfalls have been recorded as early as October 10, 1979. The Farmers' Almanac predicts the first snowfall in Rhode Island will likely occur in November, with late November expected to be one of the snowiest periods for coastal New England. Despite this, the Almanac forecasts less snowfall than usual for the Atlantic Corridor, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, and eastern Massachusetts. Inland areas of New England, such as western Massachusetts and southern Vermont, are expected to experience a colder and snowier winter than average.