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Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Workday says attackers obtained employee contact information in a recent breach, but did not reach customer human resources systems. In a blog post, Workday confirmed that hackers accessed personal data in a cyberattack that targeted the software giant earlier in August. The breach was discovered on Aug. 6, Bleeping Computer reported. The breach involved a third-party customer database platform, exposing data like employee names, email addresses, and phone numbers. "There is no indication of access to customer tenants or the data within them," Workday wrote. "We acted quickl…

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Sports
You Can Now Trade NFL, College Football Games Like Stocks: Here's How You Can Now Trade NFL, College Football Games Like Stocks: Here's How
You Can Now Trade NFL, College Football Games Like Stocks: Here's How You can soon trade the outcomes of NFL and college football games like they're stocks. Robinhood is rolling out professional and college football prediction markets on its app, the financial services company announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Customers can now trade on outcomes for all regular-season NFL matchups, as well as top college games. The Prediction Markets Hub will allow users the chance to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of every pro game and matchups across Power 4 schools and Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) independents. "Football is far and away the most …

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Schools
Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones
Two PA High Schools Ranked Among Top 25 Nationally: See Which Ones More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking. The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates. The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…

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Business
Massive $6.2B Merger Would Reshape Local TV: See Which Stations Are Affected Massive $6.2B Merger Would Reshape Local TV: See Which Stations Are Affected
Massive $6.2B Merger Would Reshape Local TV: See Which Stations Are Affected Two companies that together own more than 260 local TV stations have agreed to a massive merger that could reshape their industry. Nexstar Media Group will acquire Tysons, Virginia-based TEGNA in a $6.2 billion cash deal, the companies announced in a joint news release on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Nexstar will purchase TEGNA for $22 per share, a 31% premium over TEGNA's 30-day average stock price before reports of the deal surfaced. The overlap is significant in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, where Nexstar and TEGNA already own major affiliates. If approved, the merge…

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Business
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy. Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18. The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon. "At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketin…

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Lifestyle
Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says
Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says The federal government is suing a Maryland ticket broker, accusing the company of scooping up hundreds of thousands of tickets for major events, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Key Investment Group on Monday, Aug. 18. The Pikesville, MD-based broker has operated under names like Epic Seats, TotalTickets.com LLC, and Totally Tix LLC. Investigators said Key Investment Group resold the tickets at steep markups that generated about $64 million in sales. Three of the company's executives are named …

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Business
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning'
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Federal regulators are issuing an "urgent safety warning" about counterfeit Labubu dolls, which can break and pose choking hazards to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission gave the warning about the fakes commonly referred to as "Lafufus" on Monday, Aug. 18. The counterfeit Lafufus can be found in stores and online. The dolls, which are sold as plush figures and keychains, are small enough to fit entirely in a child's mouth. According to the CPSC, some counterfeits break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can lodge in a child's throat. Thousands of knockoffs have alr…

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Business
PBR, Campbell's Cook Up Beer-Infused Soups In 'Ultimate Flavor Collaboration' PBR, Campbell's Cook Up Beer-Infused Soups In 'Ultimate Flavor Collaboration'
PBR, Campbell's Cook Up Beer-Infused Soups In 'Ultimate Flavor Collaboration' A popular soup brand and beer company are asking people to "crack open a warm one" with a bold new collaboration. Campbell's Chunky has teamed up with Pabst Blue Ribbon to launch two new beer-infused soups, The Campbell's Company said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18. The limited-time soups will be available exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide in August. Ryan Pawling, senior brand manager for Campbell's Chunky, said the partnership creates two comfort food staples with flavors designed for fall. "This is the ultimate flavor collaboration," Pawling said. "Our fans love bold…

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News
MSNBC Gets New Name, Drops Peacock Logo: Here's Why MSNBC Gets New Name, Drops Peacock Logo: Here's Why
MSNBC Gets New Name, Drops Peacock Logo: Here's Why MSNBC will undergo its biggest identity shift in decades, as the cable TV network splits from NBC News. The channel will be known as "MS Now" by the end of 2025, CNBC reported. MS Now's name will be an abbreviation for "My Source News Opinion World." MSNBC and CNBC are expected to be spun off into a new media company called Versant as Comcast sheds NBCUniversal's cable channels. The separation means MS Now and CNBC will be run as completely separate news operations from NBC News. Versant CEO Mark Lazarus told MSNBC staffers in January that the left-leaning network would keep its name.…

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Business
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans Dozens Of New Tri-State Locations: What To Know A beloved Southern chicken chain is planning to expand across the tri-state area, including a return to the Big Apple. Bojangles will open about 55 restaurants across the region, the company said in a news release. That includes 20 in the greater New York City area over the next 10 years, along with 35 across New Jersey. A new location in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn is set to open in the winter as part of a franchise deal with restaurateur Habib Hashimi and the Hashimi Holding Corporation. "Bojangles has always stood out to me – from its delicious chicken, biscuits and …

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