Author: Erica Mandy

If you’re like me, you shop online a lot. But here’s the thing: there aren’t many rules that popular online marketplaces like Amazon must follow when it comes to the products they sell, so you may be taking more of a risk than you realize when you buy. 

Technology writer Stacey Higginbotham, who has been covering the tech world for 20 years, found this out first-hand when she took part in a Consumer Reports investigation into video doorbells sold on several major online marketplaces. We’ll talk about what they found, how these same risks exist across the online shopping space, and what you can look for to shop online in a more secure way.

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The news to know for Friday, May 3, 2024!

We'll tell you about President Biden's message to protesters on university campuses around the country.

Also, we have the takeaways from one of the most heated days of former President Trump's criminal trial so far. 

Plus, a new oil megamerger just got the go-ahead; some of the most popular songs are back on TikTok, and get ready for the fastest two minutes in sports this weekend.

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The news to know for Thursday, May 2, 2024!

We're telling you about a violent clash between some university protesters and counterprotesters and why the chaos isn't expected to end anytime soon.

Also, abortion laws were updated in a couple of battleground states. 

Plus, the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, how one Christian denomination is changing its stance on gay ministers, and an opportunity for thousands of travelers to stay in famous locations or hang with celebrities. 

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 1, 2024!

We'll tell you about more arrests as protesters have taken over new parts of university campuses. 

Also, historic changes could be coming to America's marijuana rules, and a first-of-its-kind tribute is set for top U.S. educators. 

Plus, new guidelines for breast cancer screenings, issues reported with iPhone alarm clocks, and newly studied benefits of volunteering through work.

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The news to know for Tuesday, April 30, 2024!

We're talking about international action that could put Israel's prime minister on the same level as leaders of Russia and Sudan, despite America's objections.

Also, a controversial Title IX change meant to protect transgender students in schools is facing pushback. We'll tell you why several states are suing over it.

Plus, new rules are expected to reshape how medical testing is done in the United States; a new feature will soon be required in all cars in the name of safety, and Taylor Swift is dominating music charts again. 

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The news to know for Monday, April 29, 2024!

We're telling you about a severe weather outbreak that left a trail of destruction across several states and where it is now.

Also, it was another dramatic weekend on college campuses as authorities tried to crack down on protests. 

Plus, highlights from what's known as nerd prom in the nation's capital, what federal investigators revealed about Tesla's autopilot, and who received one of the highest honors a movie star can get.

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The countdown has started for the owner of one of the most popular social media apps in America – TikTok – to either sell its stake or be banned in the U.S. To help explain how we got here and what might happen next, I’m joined today by a journalist who has been following the TikTok saga closely. 

Makena Kelly is a senior writer at WIRED, where she covers the intersection of politics, power and technology. She is also the author of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter and a frequent guest on the WIRED Politics Lab podcast.

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The news to know for Friday, April 26, 2024!

We'll tell you about a severe weather threat across several American states, as well as which major university called off its graduation ceremony for security reasons, and why disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein got his rape conviction overturned.

Plus, new pollution rules could force coal plants to close, refunds are going out to many Amazon Ring customers, and this year's NFL Draft broke records. 

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The news to know for Thursday, April 25, 2024!

We'll tell you how a case in front of the Supreme Court today could impact former President Trump's future and possibly his freedom. 

Also, we have updates about growing protests on college campuses, just as top leaders are threatening to send in the National Guard. 

Plus, changes are coming to school lunches, including one that's a historic first; another new rule is supposed to make it easier for airline passengers to get refunds; and get ready for tonight's NFL draft.

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The news to know for Wednesday, April 24, 2024!

We're telling you about an overwhelming bipartisan vote to send aid to Ukraine and other American allies.

Also, the new ways in which university administrators are cracking down on protesters all over the country.

Plus, what kind of weather Americans could be in for this summer; two new federal rules could change millions of workers' salaries, and it's the most lucrative endorsement deal in women's basketball.

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