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NFL Sees Viewership Growth Through First Three Weeks

The NFL is back and more popular than ever. Viewers everywhere have been tuning in to watch the dramatic start of the 2023 season. Week one games averaged 18.7 million viewers, with Thursday night’s opening matchup between the Kansas City… (Continue Reading)

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What do fraud and bad practices look like in the Latino community?

Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in different communities. Sometimes, scammers set out to target a particular community. Sometimes, they tell a group to pay in specific ways. (Specific ways that make… (Continue Reading)

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Pay your student loans — not scammers

You’ve probably heard the news — federal student loan repayments are starting again in October. But scammers might try and tell you they can help you avoid repayment, lower your payments, or get your loans forgiven — for a price.… (Continue Reading)

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TDS ranks near the top in gaming ISP

From Atari and Pong, which were released over 50 years ago, to Sony’s PlayStation, video games have played a significant role in our lives and culture since they were introduced. According to the latest data, there are approximately 3.09 billion… (Continue Reading)

2023 College Football Season heads into Week Two

Week Two of the College football is here! Another season of spectacular plays, dramatic upsets, and time-honored traditions is upon us. It will all culminate with the College Football Playoff Championship on Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. Saturdays are made… (Continue Reading)

FTC lawsuit reminds businesses: CAN-SPAM means CAN’T spam

Oh, the joy of clicking “unsubscribe” when your email inbox overflows with spam messages trying to sell you stuff you DO NOT WANT! But what if there’s no “unsubscribe” link and the emails won’t stop? The FTC says that’s what… (Continue Reading)

Hollywood strikes impact TV’s fall lineup

Some of this season’s favorite shows are on hiatus and new releases are severely delayed. These changes are due to the ongoing Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Writers Guild Association (WGA) strikes.… (Continue Reading)

Got COVID-19 tests you didn’t order? Don’t pay

Unordered COVID-19 tests — and bills — are arriving on doorsteps around the country. What’s going on? It’s another scam targeting people with Medicare. Here’s what to do if you get billed for tests you didn’t order. In June, the… (Continue Reading)

Asked to wire money? Cut the cord

If someone asked you to mail them $200 in cash, would you do it? Probably not. Wiring money is just like sending cash in the mail. Once it’s gone, you probably won’t get it back — which explains why scammers… (Continue Reading)

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Top 10 travel apps for your next trip

Heading on a big European adventure? Or trying to squeeze in a last-minute vacation before the school year takes over? No matter where you’re going, use your smartphone to your advantage. Travel apps can help keep your itinerary in check… (Continue Reading)

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