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Turn Screen Time Into a Free Sephora, Amazon, or Target Gift Card – Up to $1,000!

Bryant Briggs — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:48:04 +0000

Can You Really Earn Gift Cards Just for Completing Simple Tasks? Here’s the Truth. We all spend hours on our phones—scrolling through social media, browsing online stores, or watching videos. But what if you could turn that time into real rewards, like a free Sephora, Amazon, or Target gift card worth anywhere from $5 to […]

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Wicked flies into Homes on New Years Eve

dadarocks — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:22:44 +0000

Ring in the New Year with the grand cinematic triumph WICKED! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and nominated for four Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, must-have musical adaptation will be available exclusively on digital platforms to purchase or rent in […]

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2024 Black Friday Deals you need to be looking at…

dadarocks — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:59:57 +0000

This year we’re looking at 5 main deals… TVs, Soundbars/Surround Sound systems/Headphones, Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses, and lastly some nice to mentions. First up is TVs in any year TVs are popular this year I think its time for an update. Here are my top TV picks for black friday deals 2024. TCL 98-Inch Q65 QLED […]

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3-in-4 American Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days for Kids

Late Night Parents — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:45:00 +0000

Attendance Advocacy: 3-in-4 American Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days for Kids, Finds Study. Nationally, approximately 26 percent of public school students were classified as chronically absent during the last school year, a significant rise from 15 percent before the pandemic. This alarming trend is based on recent data from 40 states and Washington, D.C., collected […]

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The 5 U.S. best-led companies

Late Night Parents — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:47:34 +0000

The employer with the best leadership in the U.S. isn’t a tech titan or hospitality giant: it’s management consulting firm Bain & Co. That’s according to Glassdoor, which recently released its inaugural 50 Best-Led Companies ranking. The list measures how effectively bosses communicate and foster healthy company cultures, based on the workplace review website’s anonymous […]

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The retire-early economy

Late Night Parents — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:50:24 +0000

Americans don’t want to work past the traditional retirement age of 65. Increasingly we don’t even intend to work past 62. Why it matters: The COVID-19 pandemic was a salutary reminder that we only live once. Millions of workers seem to have taken that lesson to heart. The big picture: The U.S. population is getting older, the Social Security […]

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Netflix plows into live programming

Late Night Parents — Mon, 06 May 2024 12:55:00 +0000

The company is reaching for new sources of engagement to grow revenue as its focus moves away from subscriber count. Driving the news: Come Friday, Netflix will have aired a live comedy show every night for seven consecutive days — one of the longest stretches of time for the format on the platform. “To sustain healthy growth long […]

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Transcripts now available in Apple Podcasts

Late Night Parents — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:52:02 +0000

iOS 17.4 launches today, and with it, support for podcast transcripts in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts will make its own transcripts for new episodes; or, you can supply your own. It marks the first time that almost every podcast is fully accessible. Here’s how to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version We’ve a comprehensive […]

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Why You Should Really Go To College

Guest — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:42:27 +0000

Yes, college is still worth it: The wage gap between recent college and high school grads has been widening for decades, and grew even more last year, per new Federal Reserve data. Why it matters: Even so, Americans are falling out of love with the idea of a four-year degree. Reality check: Economic data show clearly that a college degree gives […]

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JRE returns to YouTube, Apple, and Amazon under new Spotify deal

Late Night Parents — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:38:39 +0000

The world’s #1 podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience has renewed with Spotify. The show will no longer be exclusive: and will ‘soon’ be made available on additional platforms like Apple, Amazon and YouTube. Spotify said that The Joe Rogan Experience podcast saw a 45% increase in revenue in 2023. Since the podcast went exclusive to Spotify, […]

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Apple cancels its electric car project

Late Night Parents — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:28:02 +0000

Apple has ended its secret plans of building a self-driving electric car, a decade-long effort that was seen as one of the most ambitious undertakings in the company’s history. Apple executives on Tuesday informed teams working on the tech giant’s vehicle, called Project Titan internally, that hundreds of employees who worked on the car will […]

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Andy Reid’s Future With Chiefs

Late Night Parents — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:31:21 +0000

The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly plan to make Andy Reid the highest-paid coach in the NFL with negotiations on a new contract expected to begin in the coming weeks. Retirement can wait: Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl wins, the #Chiefs and Andy Reid are expected to begin negotiations in the coming weeks on a new contract that NFL sources believe should […]

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3 Hidden Sources of Home Heat Loss

Late Night Parents — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:32:28 +0000

It seems as if warm air is constantly looking for ways to escape your home during the winter months. While good insulation and weatherized doors and windows can help, other sources of potential air leaks are often overlooked. In the average home, more than 40% of heat loss occurs through fireplaces, air ducts, and plumbing […]

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ESPN, Fox and Warner to launch joint sports streaming platform

Late Night Parents — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:49:36 +0000

Walt Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a joint sports streaming service this fall, giving consumers a new way to access marquee live sports for the first time. The platform, which will be owned by a newly formed company with its own leadership team, does not yet have a name or a price. Disney, Fox […]

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MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final

Late Night Parents — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:48:05 +0000

MetLife Stadium will be the home to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the organization announced on Sunday. The game will be played July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey – a site with a capacity of 82,500. MetLife Stadium has been host to numerous soccer matches in the past, including a match between Manchester United […]

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The Air Jordan ‘Dynasty Collection’

Late Night Parents — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On February 2, 2024, art and jewelry broker Sotheby’s will sell a six-shoe Air Jordan collection dubbed the ‘Dynasty Collection’. It will be the centerpiece of a live auction dubbed ‘The One,’ which, according to the company, features “exceptional objects that exemplify human ingenuity, achievement, and excellence.” For sneakerheads and basketball collectors, it is the holy grail […]

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WBD Sports rebrands as TNT Sports in the US

Late Night Parents — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:30:00 +0000

Nearly a year after announcing its decision to rebrand BT Sport in the United Kingdom, Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding its sports division in the United States. As it is in the UK, the company’s sports division will now be branded as TNT Sports, rather than the wordy Warner Bros. Discovery Sports. In addition to […]

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Netflix to stream WWE Raw in 2025

Late Night Parents — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:12:52 +0000

WWE and Netflix today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago. Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. […]

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Nassau County to host T20 World Cup matches

Late Night Parents — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:25:00 +0000

Nassau County & representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled its 34,000-seat temporary stadium and its hosting schedule for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, which begins in June. The privately funded stadium, which has already begun construction and is expected to be completed by May 20, will be built at Eisenhower Park in […]

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IRS To Enforce 1099-K Reporting Of Payment Apps

Late Night Parents — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:40:11 +0000

In 2024, the IRS is set to enforce the long-anticipated 1099-K reporting requirement for third-party payment apps. In 2024, the IRS is set to enforce the long-anticipated 1099-K reporting requirement for third-party payment apps, such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle. Initially slated for 2022, this rule mandates reporting earnings over $600 to the IRS; however, reporting […]

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Duolingo Cuts 10% of Contractors in Favor of AI

Late Night Parents — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:59:17 +0000

Duolingo Inc., the maker of language-learning software, is cutting some contractors as the app uses generative artificial intelligence to create more content. About 10% of contractors were “offboarded,” a company spokesperson said Monday. “We just no longer need as many people to do the type of work some of these contractors were doing. Part of […]

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Is Amazon Prime Video going to have ads?

Late Night Parents — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:21:29 +0000

Members of the consumer tech giant’s video streaming service may be surprised come January when they’re forced to pay an extra $2.99 monthly fee to avoid ads on the platform. In an email to Prime subscribers, Amazon said it aims to have meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers. The company […]

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Is It Time To Ban Participation Trophies?

Late Night Parents — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:37:08 +0000

There are some places in the United States that are trying to ban the idea behind the ‘everyone-is-a-winner mentality’. There is a trend over the past 10 years or so where some organizations in youth sports award “participation” to kids whether they win or lose. It doesn’t matter whether they win the ‘championship’ or ‘big […]

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EV tax credits to get better, but harder to qualify for

Late Night Parents — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:11:21 +0000

The federal tax credit for electric vehicles is about to become far more attractive to buyers. At the start of the new year, the $7,500 and $4,000 tax rebates will be available to buyers when they purchase the car instead of claiming it when they file their taxes. Nearly half of all new car dealerships […]

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Fans Can Bring Reusable Containers Into NYC Sports Venues

Late Night Parents — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:05:07 +0000

New Yorkers will soon be able to bring their own reusable water bottles into the city’s collection of stadiums and arenas next year. The move is expected to save sports fans money, reduce waste and convince sports fans to bring water bottles wherever they go. Hundreds of thousands of single-use water bottles are used at […]

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Google admits its viral AI video was edited to look better

Late Night Parents — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:30:00 +0000

A video showcasing the capabilities of its new Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model, which seemed too good to be true, was just that. The viral video shows a back-and-forth where an AI responds in real-time to spoken-word prompts and video. However, in the video’s description, Google said that it had sped up responses for the […]

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More businesses are pulling back their self-checkout pushes

Late Night Parents — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:56:00 +0000

For years, retailers have been pushing forward with adding self-checkout stations in an effort to reduce overall labor costs and improve the customer experience. However, a growing list of retailers is reversing that push because of an increase in “shrink” and a worse customer experience. Dollar General is the latest company to cite that it […]

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Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home

Guest — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:39:00 +0000

When it comes to fighting air pollution and global warming, action at the federal and state levels are certainly important for effecting real change. But so are the smaller actions that you, personally, can take every day in your own home. These simple habits, easy home improvements, and smart buying tips can add up to […]

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Three Ways to Reduce Refrigerator Energy Usage

Late Night Parents — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:24:00 +0000

Purchasing a smart or energy-efficient refrigerator, such as an ENERGY STAR® appliance, is one way to cut costs on your electric bill. These pricier units not only use energy more efficiently, they often feature energy monitoring features to track your actual energy consumption. But if you’re not in the market to purchase a new refrigerator, there […]

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How much electricity does a dishwasher use?

Late Night Parents — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:21:00 +0000

A dishwasher is another kitchen staple that contributes to your monthly bill. On average, most dishwashers use 1,800 watts of electricity, so if you run it for an hour, that’s 1.8 kWh. In the U.S., the average cost per kWh is 14 – 16 cents, so running your dishwasher for one hour, five days a week, would […]

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Tesla Unveils Its Cybertruck

Guest — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:13:13 +0000

Elon Musk has been in the news quite a bit recently. But today, he was back in the headlines for better reasons, delivering the company’s first Cybertrucks at its Austin headquarters. The live event comes after roughly four years of delays and missteps. In it, Musk touted the truck’s towing abilities, bulletproof doors, and straight-line speed, with […]

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4 Things You Can Unplug To Lower Their Electric Bill

Late Night Parents — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Inflation is hitting everyone hard so let’s talk about a really easy way to save some serious money. How about unplugging appliances when you’re not using them? You might be surprised at how much money you can save just by taking this one simple step. First of all, we need to figure out what appliances we should […]

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How much electricity does my electric car use?

Guest — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:02:00 +0000

Refrigerators and dishwashers have been standard in homes for decades. But with the rise in digitization and electrification, plus incentives laid out by the recent Inflation Reduction Act, a new innovation is coming to more and more homes — electric cars. How much electricity does an EV charger use? And how will this affect your bill? […]

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Thousands Of New Yorkers Will Lose Driver’s Licenses Soon

Guest — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:15:00 +0000

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is warning that some drivers in the state are at imminent risk of having their licenses suspended if they don’t take action immediately. A policy that implemented during pandemic is behind the upcoming suspensions. If your license expired between March 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, and you renewed […]

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Is iPhone AirDrop Feature ‘NameDrop’ As Dangerous, as Facebook Posts Claim?

Guest — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:41:53 +0000

Claim: An Apple iPhone AirDrop feature called NameDrop poses a threat to users’ privacy and security. Rating: False ( About this rating? ) In late November 2023, Facebook users shared variations of a viral warning about a relatively new iPhone feature called NameDrop, also known as “Bringing Devices Together.” The posts hinted that NameDrop, dubbed by Apple […]

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Esports arena creates community, opportunity

Guest — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:40:00 +0000

An open house at the Middletown campus invited people to experience the college’s new esports arena. “Esports is becoming a more relevant component of learning,” said Angela Schroeder, student recreation and wellness specialist at Laurel Ridge. “It can be an extracurricular activity, but it can also be a curricular activity where students can learn transferable […]

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Professional Fighters League Acquires Bellator

Guest — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 01:28:45 +0000

The Professional Fighters League has officially purchased Bellator MMA, a competing combat sports organization. It had been rumored for some time, that the PFL was in talks to buy Bellator, from Paramount. The purchase is now official. Bellator will continue in name with the Bellator International Champions Series in 2024, which will host eight annual […]

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We’re Closed – Not Sorry

Guest — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:13:28 +0000

More stores will be closed on Thanksgiving than open, as the majority of large retailers continue the trend for the fourth year in a row. Zoom out: COVID ended the traditional holiday shopping season and pushed more deals online to reduce crowds in stores, a tradition retailers have continued. Worth noting: Most Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island stores will be closed on […]

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Amazon offers free courses on generative AI

Late Night Parents — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:35:28 +0000

After much success with its Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification, the company is expanding its education efforts with a new ‘AI Ready’ track to help train aspiring professionals on its AI tech. Amazon says 21 million people have already trained on AWS cloud computing skills through its programs, with hopes that 2 million will use […]

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Apple says iPhones will support RCS in 2024

Late Night Parents — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:01:48 +0000

The company has resisted supporting rich communication services (RCS) on its hardware for years, causing a rift between its iMessage users and others dubbed the “green bubblers.” However, that debate may finally be winding down as Apple says it will add iPhone support for the RCS messaging standard used by most Android phones. To be […]

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