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PROTECTING PRIVACY: Your personal information can be tracked, bought and sold

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1 month ago

January 31, 2025

www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2025-01-31 17:06:31

SUMMARY: Hyperspecific advertising targets vulnerable groups like military members, cancer patients, and seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, often using personal data traded by legitimate companies and stolen by hackers. Information from online activity, location, and health data is valuable to businesses, leading to targeted ads and scams. For example, a company mailed cremation ads to chemotherapy patients, and military members’ personal data was bought cheaply. Experts warn that personal data is easily accessible and can be misused by anyone, including scammers. To protect privacy, experts recommend using secure browsers, rejecting cookies, limiting app permissions, and avoiding public Wi-Fi.

All day, your technology is tracking you, making note of what you drive, what you eat, and how you shop. FOX13 searched the names of multiple strangers on just one free, public website. In a matter of seconds, this “people search” site found their addresses, names, and phone numbers. But there are some things you can do to protect your privacy. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/protecting-your-privacy-who-can-access-your-personal-information/article_2ef6e7a8-df6a-11ef-b152-d729f5823568.html

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1 hour ago

March 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-03-08 17:53:55

SUMMARY: Today marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared in Nashville after a night out on Broadway. Riley was 22 and attending a conference with fraternity brothers. Surveillance footage captured him stumbling and falling before he spoke briefly with a police officer. No further video was found after that point. His friends reported him missing the next day, and after two weeks of searching, his body was discovered in the river, ruled an accidental death with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. In response, Nashville has implemented safety improvements along the riverfront, including fencing and updated signage.

Saturday marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared after a night out on Broadway.

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One year since Riley Strain went missing

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11 hours ago

March 8, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-03-08 08:30:04

SUMMARY: Tonight marks one year since Missouri college student Riley Strain disappeared after a night out in Nashville. The 22-year-old, visiting for a conference with his fraternity, was kicked out of Luke’s 32 Bridge on March 8th. Surveillance footage showed Riley stumbling near Church Street and speaking briefly with an officer on Gay Street. After that, he was not seen again. His body was found two weeks later, about 8 miles from downtown, with an autopsy ruling his death accidental, linked to high blood alcohol levels. The tragedy led to safety improvements along the Nashville Riverfront to prevent future incidents.

One year since Riley Strain went missing

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Pet of the Week: Acorn

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11 hours ago

March 8, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-03-08 08:23:11

SUMMARY: Acorn is a playful five-year-old dog currently being fostered by Faith, who highlights his transformation from a depressed shelter resident to a lively companion. Acorn enjoys spending time with Faith’s four-year-old child and their other pets. Young Williams Animal Center seeks more foster homes as spring break approaches, providing an opportunity for shelter dogs like Acorn to experience life outside the kennel. They also need donations, particularly of food and supplies like puppy pads. Faith shares her rewarding experience fostering Acorn, showcasing the positive impact fostering can have on a dog’s well-being and personality.