Despite card issuers pushing new security measures every year, credit card theft is still a rampant crime. Today, there are more gadgets and software than ever to help the bad guys claim your info. If you tend to use plastic over paper, Kim shares 5 threats facing you and your card accounts. We're talking skimmers, shady merchants, fast food joints and more — and what you can do to keep yourself safe.

For nearly 20 years, private detective Rich Robertson has tracked people and served as a lead investigator in complex criminal and civil cases. As technology has evolved, so too have the ways he conducts investigations. Kim and Rich chat about how tech plays a role in his work and which resources anyone can use — no PI license required.

Every fast food restaurant carries something unique that sets them apart from the competition. For Wendy’s, chili fills this niche — and it’s one of the most popular items on the menu. But what is it that makes Wendy’s chili so tasty? As it turns out, it’s all about the meat.

Depression is a serious issue for teens, and often stems from loneliness and isolation. That’s why so many turn to video games for comfort and support. When one boy was considering taking his own life, his online gaming friend made a critical phone call to help talk him down. Now their friendship is deeper and a life has been saved, all thanks to the kindness of a stranger.

Pumpkin carving isn’t just a festive activity — it’s a full-fledged art form with special techniques and strategies to create impressive effects. By using the different layers of the pumpkin’s flesh, carving artists create incredible 3D sculptures that rival items made of clay and stone. Now, watch as one pumpkin master creates a new run of carvings just in time for Halloween.

Scientists estimate that the running speed of a Tyrannosaurus Rex is somewhere in the ballpark of 17 miles per hour. These runners may not be quite as fast, but they’re unmistakably decked out in the clunkiest dino costumes imaginable. No matter who gets first place, we’re the winners.

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