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Auto recall: Ford recalls Rangers, F-150s and Super Duty trucks

Ford is recalling more than 233,000 vehicles due to safety problems. Two of its most successful models could put you in danger. If you bought a Ford truck recently, you've got to read this. Otherwise, your windshield might fly off if you got into an accident.

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8 best air fryers: Your new favorite kitchen gadget

The latest cooking fad is all about healthier eating. Air fryers let you get that great fried food taste without all the oil and quickly give you delicious and crispy meals. With so many options to choose from, which is right for you? We've put together a list of the best air fryers you can buy.

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PSA: Flash is dead. Don’t fall for this phony alert

Adobe has officially ended support for Flash, and browsers like Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari removed it from their platforms. But just because Flash has been discontinued doesn’t mean scammers aren’t still trying to use it for nefarious purposes. There is a new scheme circulating and it's easy to fall for.

Tap or click for details on this tricky Flash scam. →

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Digital privacy in 2021: Take a hard look at your apps

If you’ve ever used an app for messaging, dating or even praying, your secrets have gone to X-Mode, which sells location data to military contractors. Which apps are tracking you the most? Kim talks to Sean O’Brien, the principal researcher at ExpressVPN’s Digital Security Lab, about all the creepy details. By the time you’re done, you’ll be looking at your phone in a whole new light.

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3 clever ways to cut your business expenses For business owners, being profitable is the top priority. After all, you can't keep the doors open (virtual or otherwise) if you don't bring in more than you spend. We've got three smart ways to help you keep costs down that you can implement right now. Tap or click for solid ways to save some cash. →	New study shows just how much your apps collect about you Have you ever wondered why you see advertising on Facebook for something you searched elsewhere? Many people have described how they were served ads for a product they only mentioned in a conversation. By only using your location data, it turns out apps know more about you than you may think. Tap or click here to see how much data apps have on you. →

3 clever ways to cut your business expenses

For business owners, being profitable is the top priority. After all, you can't keep the doors open (virtual or otherwise) if you don't bring in more than you spend. We've got three smart ways to help you keep costs down that you can implement right now.

Tap or click for solid ways to save some cash. →

New study shows just how much your apps collect about you

Have you ever wondered why you see advertising on Facebook for something you searched elsewhere? Many people have described how they were served ads for a product they only mentioned in a conversation. By only using your location data, it turns out apps know more about you than you may think.

Tap or click here to see how much data apps have on you. →

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1.	New standards for choosing an effective face mask. Tap or click to browse some of the best options available now.
2.	How to make sure Big Tech really isn’t listening. Tap or click for clever ways to outsmart Big Tech.
3.	Were these storm photos taken in Texas? Tap or click to see if you can spot the fakes circulating on social media.
4.	Security warning: Private browser feature exposes search history. Tap or click for a true way to protect your privacy.
5.	Think twice before you click ‘OK’ on this iPhone pop-up. Tap or click to find out why apps are trying to connect to your local network.

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Popping the world’s largest balloon

Who doesn't love a bunch of balloons as decorations for parties? Even more fun, popping them when the festivities end. We all know the loud bang of a popping balloon, but what would it sound like to pop huge ones? How loud would it be?

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