This holiday season, U.S. shoppers are expected to spend $18–20 billion using BNPL. On average, each BNPL user puts down $450–$500 in installments for gifts, electronics, and more.   Who uses it most? Younger adults and tech-savvy shoppers lean heavily on BNPL for electronics, clothing, and gifts. While it can make holiday shopping more affordable in the short term, carrying […]

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All general hospitals in New York State must now implement formal language assistance programs to help patients with limited English proficiency and those with hearing or vision impairments.  The law requires hospitals to appoint coordinators, train staff, document language preferences, post clear signage and provide qualified interpreters.  Supporters say the measure will reduce miscommunication, improve […]

New York has enacted new laws requiring ads to disclose when they use AI-generated performers and mandating consent from heirs before a deceased person’s name or likeness can be used commercially.  The legislation aims to prevent consumer deception, protect performers’ rights, and set ethical standards for AI use in advertising and media.   https://www.rochesterfirst.com/new-york-state/new-york-enacts-first-in-nation-ai-transparency-deceased-likeness-laws-for-film-and-advertising

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an eye-popping $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, leaving the massive prize up for grabs. The winning numbers for the Dec. 13 drawing were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58 and the Powerball number was 16, but no one claimed the top prize. While the jackpot went […]

Content creator IAmZoie is responding to accusations of being inappropriate with minors after a 2018 video resurfaced online. The video has sparked online reactions and several new claims, which Zoie is now addressing. Related: Oop! YouTuber Damien Prince Responds To Kai Cenat’s Scam Allegations About D&B University IAmZoie Takes Accountability For Resurfaced Clip A resurfaced video […]

Before final exams, Brown University was just another Ivy League campus—then the unthinkable happened. Chaos erupted, the community was thrown into fear, and the nation couldn’t look away. Amid the unfolding tragedy, Donald Trump weighed in as authorities scrambled to figure out exactly what had happened. Now with a person of interest in custody, the […]

Whew, Roomies! Russell Simmons has the internet popping off after he threw some shade at Kimora Lee Simmons. The entrepreneur and record executive seemingly clapped back at his ex-wife after she said she “doesn’t have a relationship” with any of her kids’ fathers. RELATED: Kimora Lee Simmons Says Her Ex-Husband Russell Simmons Used To Credit […]