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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Popular apps could collect your data, affecting car insurance prices
Apps on your phone may be tracking you in ways you don't even realize. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] We will explain how that information could send prices soaring for things you pay like car insurance this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: All lanes back open on EB I-70 in Clark Co. after crash involving ODOT contractor Man dead after driving Kia into Ohio construction zone Man accused of stealing children's hospital donation box from business A man and his family have used the Life360 app for six years. 'We have kids who are driving that go to school, so we want to keep up where everybody is,' said Larry Johnson. But he learned that the app kept track of his family's driving. 'It's shocking. And it feels like a violation almost,' he said. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How Knicks fans helped Larry Johnson complete iconic 4-point play
Knicks legend Larry Johnson sits down in-studio with Brandon London to break down every aspect of his iconic four-point play to beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference Finals. Watch the full interview here:
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘It feels like a violation': Atlanta driver's ‘free' app was collecting his data and feeding it to his insurer
Larry Johnson thought he was doing everything right. The Atlanta father had a clean driving record, a rising credit score and a practical tool to monitor his family: the Life360 app. When he started shopping for car insurance recently, the quotes were unexpectedly high, and something wasn't adding up. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) 'The quotes I was getting just didn't make sense to me,' Johnson told Channel 2. Eventually, an agent told him he had a 'low insurance score.' He later realized that the Life360 app also tracked their driving and fed that data to insurance companies. 'It's shocking. And it feels like a violation almost,' Johnson said. 'I don't mind signing up for something when I know what I'm getting myself into.' Life360 is a popular location-tracking app marketed to families for safety and peace of mind. However, according to Channel 2, Life360 and similar apps may be doing much more than users realize. A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that a data broker called Arity — a subsidiary of Allstate Insurance — embedded tracking software into apps like Life360 and GasBuddy. The software allegedly monitors users' real-time location and movement without clearly disclosing that companies can use it to adjust insurance prices. Paxton alleges that 'the personal data of millions of Americans was sold to insurance companies without their knowledge or consent in violation of the law.' Allstate has stated that Arity is a separate legal entity, but reporters who contacted Arity received a response from an Allstate email address. Read more: You're probably already overpaying for this 1 'must-have' expense — and thanks to Trump's tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here's how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now Apps that track motion and location may collect data sold to third parties. These data brokers aggregate your behaviour to create a 'driving profile' that insurers can use to determine your risk level and adjust your premium accordingly. 'You're getting similar quotes from similar insurance companies because they're pulling from the [same] database,' Johnson told Channel 2. Tina Marie Johnson also reported that her insurer's 'safe driving' app penalized her for her car's automatic braking, a safety feature she can't control. She was also flagged for erratic driving while using a mobility scooter in a grocery store. Most apps like Life360 or GasBuddy are free to download but often monetize user data. While you may think you're only sharing your location to find cheaper gas or keep your kids safe, that data can be repackaged and sold. After learning how Life360 handled his data, Johnson deleted the app and changed how he evaluates new tools. 'I look for location, I look for tracking data, and I look to see what they do with that data and if I can opt out or not. And if I can't, then I don't use the app,' he told Channel 2. Privacy advocates argue that stronger legislation is needed. Recently, Georgian Senator Jon Ossoff and a Louisiana Republican introduced the bipartisan DELETE Act, requiring data brokers to delete consumer information upon request and create a 'do not track' list. 'Data brokers are buying, collecting and reselling vast amounts of personal information about all of us without our consent,' said Ossoff. 'This bipartisan bill is about returning control of our personal data to us, the American people.' Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
New York Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NFL holiday schedule slate: Cowboys to host Chiefs in Thanksgiving blockbuster
The holidays will once again be a time for football in 2025. On Wednesday, the NFL announced the Dallas Cowboys will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, a showdown between 'America's Team' and the team that may have supplanted them for that title. Coming off three straight Super Bowl appearances, the star-powered Chiefs will enter 2025 as a prime choice for marquee games. The Thanksgiving game, which will be broadcast on CBS, is the second holiday game announced for Kansas City, along with a Christmas Day matchup against the AFC West rival Denver Broncos. Advertisement The Chiefs played on Christmas and Black Friday in 2024, but haven't played on Thanksgiving since 2006, a game in which they defeated the Broncos 19-10 thanks to 157 yards on 34 carries from Larry Johnson. The Cowboys, who play on Thanksgiving every year, hold a record of 34-22-1 on the holiday and are riding a three-game Thanksgiving winning streak. Here are the announced 2025 NFL holiday games as of Wednesday morning. The full 2025 NFL schedule will be announced at 8 p.m. Wednesday. (You can follow The Athletic's live coverage of the schedule release here.) Chiefs at Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles, 3 p.m. ET Broncos at Chiefs, 8:15 p.m. ET This story will be updated.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How much help did Ohio State get in the transfer portal? Buckeyes have few question marks
Ohio State has put together another strong transfer class. No, it may not have the flash that last year's class did with the addition of Caleb Downs, Julian Sayin, Will Howard and Quinshon Judkins, but the Buckeyes have still filled major needs in the wake of a national championship team losing 14 players selected in the NFL Draft. Advertisement With the April portal window closed, let's take a look at what Ohio State did — and didn't — accomplish. Atkinson was one of the best available players in the spring window. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound defensive end tallied 24 tackles and 7 1/2 sacks last season and garnered attention from big-time programs when he entered the portal, including Ohio State and Georgia. In the end, Atkinson was a big get for defensive line coach Larry Johnson, who needed to add depth and proven talent up front with ends Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau and tackles Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton all drafted last month. Atkinson led the Tar Heels team in tackles for loss despite not starting. He will not only compete for starting reps at Ohio State, but he arrives as the most productive defensive end on the roster. He finished last season with a pressure rate of 13.4 percent and had 25 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Ohio State's leading returning pass rusher next season will be Kenyatta Jackson Jr., who finished with 17 pressures, while Caden Curry had 13. Behind them are C.J. Hicks, playing his first season at defensive end, and Logan George, who has impressed but is entering his first season at the FBS level after playing at Idaho State. Ohio State didn't necessarily need to add to that group, but Atkinson's presence gives Ohio State more players who have played major snaps in high-level games, while also giving it five players to run out there at different times. It'll be up to Johnson to find the right rotation. If Ohio State is going to be more multiple on defense this year under Matt Patricia, it'll benefit from having a variety of defensive ends. The competition there will be among the most interesting to watch in the preseason. Ohio State went into the spring window with a need at defensive tackle. Though it pursued a few players, it didn't land one. That was a disappointment to the fan base, but the Buckeyes also didn't reach for a defensive tackle. Ryan Day said signing a player just to do it isn't something the Buckeyes wanted to do. So that will mean Ohio State goes into the season with a defensive tackle lineup of Kayden McDonald and Eddrick Houston as the starters with Tywone Malone, Jason Moore and others fighting for rotational positions behind them. Advertisement There's talent at the position, but Johnson will have to get them coached up and prepared to play the number of snaps they need with Williams and Hamilton gone. McDonald showed spurts of his potential last season and during the spring, as did Houston, but depth is the biggest question. Still, there was no reason for Ohio State to add a player it wasn't sold on, or one that wouldn't fit its culture. It doesn't need a fifth-string defensive tackle. Ohio State deserves to be picky when it goes into the portal, and if it isn't sold on a prospect, developing the high school players it recruited should remain the priority. The Buckeyes made a quiet but fantastic addition in Ball State transfer kicker Jackson Courville, who has two years of eligibility left. Jayden Fielding still has the confidence of Ohio State's coaching staff, but adding Courville is a good decision for the present and future. Courville had a good sophomore year at Ball State, making 11-of-13 field goal attempts, and showed off his powerful leg by making both kicks over 50 yards, with a long of 52 yards. He's a talented kicker who can push Fielding this summer. Fielding deserves to be the starter when the season begins, though he struggled in spurts last season before making 4-of-5 attempts in the Playoff, including two field goals in the national championship game. He has the experience and confidence to help the Buckeyes again this season. But Fielding, who has played 42 games in three years, including kicking off as a freshman, is entering his senior year, which means Ohio State needs a kicker for the future. If Courville doesn't win the competition in preseason camp, he could redshirt and have two years of eligibility left to be Ohio State's kicker in 2026 and 2027. This was a win-win situation for Ohio State. Day added somebody who could compete for the job right away, but also be the kicker of the future. Advertisement Ohio State did a good job filling some necessary holes this offseason. Tight end Max Klare (Purdue) has a chance to be an All-American, and offensive tackles Phillip Daniels (Minnesota) and Ethan Onianwa (Rice) should be immediate impact players, with Onianwa likely starting at left tackle. But even beyond those three names plus Atkinson, the Buckeyes added some major depth pieces this offseason. Linebacker Ty Howard (Duquesne) could make an impact on special teams as he gets acclimated to a Big Ten linebacking corps, and Justin Terry (West Virginia) gives new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen a young developmental player. Ohio State had to add help at running back and did so with CJ Donaldson (West Virginia). There are still a few questions for this year's team to address in preseason camp, including the quarterback battle and the defensive line rotation, but Ohio State has put itself in as good of a position as it could after watching 14 players get drafted a few weeks ago. Led by a talented skill group on offense and with a mix of elite high school recruiting and another strong transfer class, the Buckeyes are in prime position to compete for a Big Ten championship — and maybe more, again.
