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Kim's Top Stories October 17, 2019
Recall alert! Popular fast food chain is recalling millions of pounds of beef
A patron at one popular fast food chain discovered something unusual in his meal, prompting the company to pull as much as 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from thousands of its locations. The recall spans 20 U.S. states, but the dining establishment refused to admit its mistake. What did the customer find in his food and where was he eating? We'll tell you all about it.
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Cybersecurity tips from a retired FBI agent
Whether it's a data leak or a data breach, it seems your private information is getting passed around (and into the wrong hands) every day. In this episode of Komando On Demand, guest host and renowned attorney Steven Teppler talks to retired FBI special agent Lawrence Wolfenden, a cybersecurity and privacy expert. They dive into electronic privacy issues, as well as what the government can and can't do when it comes to protecting our privacy.
Apple releases yet another update - do you need to download it?
Time to squash some bugs! Since its iOS 13 release, Apple has been fighting glitch after buggy glitch. The company just released iOS 13.1.3, but don't expect any new features. This update is all about fixing its predecessors' mistakes. What does this update target and will it really fix everything the previous versions broke? We'll tell you everything you need to know.
Top Story
Malware alert: Frightening sextortion scam is back and spreading faster than ever
Our inboxes are always full of messages. Subject lines usually make it easy for us to know which emails are junk and which are important, but what if the line is threatening? In the latest sextortion scam, all you have to do is open an email and malware can infect your computer. If you've recently opened a threatening email, it could already be too late.
Consumer Tech Update
Class action lawsuit: Video game Fortnite as addictive as cocaine
Hundreds of parents in Canada are preparing to take legal action against the producers of Fornite. Why? Their kids are addicted. But is the game itself really to blame?
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Watch-Worthy Video
Will Banksyâs new painting self destruct?
Imagine winning a multi-million dollar painting at an auction only for the work of art to shred itself right before your eyes. Thatâs just what anti-establishment painter Banksy did with one of his works, and now his latest painting has prospective buyers nervous. Is Banksy about to troll the art world again?
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A long way from home: Heartfelt reunion between pet and owner
Losing a pet is devastating to put it mildly. But after enough time passes, we all tend to move on from tragedy in our own ways. Well, one woman from Boca Raton, Florida continued to hold out hope that her runaway dog Dutchess would return to her some day. The dog had managed to escape back in 2007, but in a miraculous twist, was discovered thousands of miles away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2019. The dog had managed to survive and stay healthy all these years, and when Dutchess was reunited with her owner, she immediately recognized her long-lost friend. Now thatâs what you call a family reunion!
Dogs can change a personâs life for the better.
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