JONESBORO, Ga. — The Clayton County Democratic Committee held elections Saturday to fill internal party positions ahead of a special congressional election and the 2026 state convention. The meeting at B'Mari Events & Art Studio focused on filling roles including 3rd Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, State Convention Delegates and Commission District Leaders. Though these positions […]
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on EU nations with digital taxes
Donald Trump threatened Friday that any European country implementing a digital services tax would face immediate 100% tariffs on all goods entering the United States, according to a post on Truth Social. The threat targets France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, which maintain digital services taxes ranging from 2% to 3% on large technology […]
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World Cup ticket cancellations on StubHub: What consumers can do
Thousands of fans discovered days or even hours before World Cup matches that tickets they purchased on StubHub simply did not exist. Families had planned vacations around these purchases, and money had changed hands. But customer service responses were sparse, with vague explanations about "transfer problems" rather than clear accountability. Bradford Clements, an attorney and […]
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Malaysian Telecom’s New Parental Control Service Raises Questions About Corporate Power
Malaysian telecom operator Tune Talk announced the launch of Epik+ Family Safe in late June 2026, positioning itself as the first mobile carrier globally to embed parental controls directly into network infrastructure rather than relying on third-party applications. The service offers parents three configurable protection levels that can restrict access to up to 56 content […]
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Carnival Cruise Line Launches ‘The Next Course,’ Overhauling Fleet Dining
Carnival Cruise Line is revamping its culinary offerings with "The Next Course," an ambitious dining initiative unveiled at an event in New Orleans featuring celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse. The program promises entirely new restaurants and bars debuting aboard the Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, with plans to expand across the cruise […]
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Malaysian telecom launches network-level parental controls, raising questions about digital infrastructure
Malaysian telecommunications company Tune Talk has launched Epik+ Family Safe, a mobile plan that enforces parental controls at the network level rather than through app-based restrictions. The service allows parents to select from three protection tiers with a single tap, blocking access to as many as 56 content categories directly at the network connection point. […]
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Warren warns of ‘tsunami of anger’ over Trump-era mega mergers
Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm over a wave of major corporate mergers approved during the Trump administration, suggesting they could be unraveled if Democrats return to power. Warren's warnings center on blockbuster deals greenlit since Trump took office, most immediately the $111 billion combination of Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance approved by […]
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Summerhill residents rally to keep Olympic cauldron in neighborhood
Residents and supporters of the Summerhill neighborhood gathered beneath the Olympic torch in late June to oppose plans by Georgia State University and the University System of Georgia to relocate the iconic cauldron from its current tower home in Summerhill to Centennial Olympic Park downtown. The cauldron, ignited by Muhammad Ali during the 1996 Summer […]
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Mauricio Culebro Named President of Soccer at AMB Sports and Entertainment
Mauricio Culebro was officially introduced Tuesday as President of Soccer for AMB Sports and Entertainment, tasked with stabilizing Atlanta United and building a new National Women's Soccer League franchise from the ground up. Culebro, who spent more than two decades in football operations and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Mexico's football federation, […]
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Why SpaceX stock may disappoint, and what it means for the broader market
Overhyped initial public offerings rarely deliver strong returns in the short term, but that doesn't necessarily mean investors should dump their stock holdings. The cautionary tale of high-profile IPOs with inflated expectations has played out repeatedly in recent years. Companies that generate significant buzz ahead of going public often struggle to meet lofty investor expectations […]