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The Standard
09-07-2025
- Science
- The Standard
Chinese developer of Manus AI restructures amid layoff rumors
A message reading "AI artificial intelligence", a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. REUTERS
CNET
04-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Internet and TV Bundle Prices Are Up This Year. How to Cut Back
If you've noticed your TV and internet bills going up recently, you're not alone. Internet and TV bundles increased for the first quarter of 2025, recent JD Power data shows. Though surprisingly, unbundled internet bills saw a slight decrease. Finding ways to cut back on monthly bills can feel nearly impossible, especially when there's a price increase every few months. But it's possible. Here's more on JD Power's findings and what CNET experts recommend to help lower your TV and internet bills. TV and streaming are getting more expensive According to JD Power's findings, here's how much cable, satellite TV and streaming bills have gone up. It's no surprise that we're seeing price hikes, because most providers increase prices over time. But it's important to understand why, even if the price change seems small. It could be caused by the end of a promotional offer you signed up for, cable companies charging you more because networks are charging more for their content or even inflation. Average monthly bill Locating local internet providers January 2025 October 2024 Bundled cable or satellite TV $187.99 $180.30 Unbundled cable or satellite TV $121.86 $120.93 Streaming $73.47 $73.09 Credit: J.D. Power Regardless of the reason, every cent can help toward other goals. If you're paying more than you'd like for TV, you may consider a few options to save money on your monthly bill -- especially if you're paying for streaming services. Ask your streaming or TV provider about special promotions, such as military discounts or family bundles, to try to cut back. And as much as ads may be inconvenient when watching your show, the monthly cost for a service with ads is usually cheaper than no-ad options. Or you may cancel some streaming services altogether. "The advantage of streaming services is there's no contract and no penalty, so you can always sign back up whenever you want to -- especially if you are on a monthly subscription," Kourtnee Jackson, CNET's senior editor of streaming and home entertainment, previously said. Even if you're in a TV service contract, take a close look at your contract to see what you're paying for and ask if some services can be altered or cancelled. You may be successful at negotiating a lower bill. Unbundled wireless internet is slightly cheaper Bundling your internet with other services may seem like a way to save money but not if prices are going up. The only option that's gotten less expensive is unbundled wireless internet, which decreased by nearly $2 per month. Here's a closer look. Average monthly bill February 2025 November 2024 Bundled wired internet $170.06 $169.14 Bundled wireless internet $145.40 $145.21 Unbundled wired internet $83.35 $82.96 Unbundled wireless internet $71.53 $73.64 Credit: J.D. Power We saw a similar trend in a CNET survey earlier this year that shows 63% of US adults saw their Internet prices increase last year. But what's more surprising is that 51% of US adults still have unreliable internet despite monthly bill increases. There are a few ways to lower your internet bill, especially if you're unhappy with the service. Try negotiating with your provider or using your own equipment. Bundling your internet with TV or phone services may still be a money-saver, despite JD Power's data, but it's best to do the math first.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lizzo Shares the 3 Meals She Ate to Achieve Her Weight Loss Goal and Why She Eats Dinner Before 5 P.M.
Lizzo revealed that she reached her "weight release goal" in January 2025 The singer is on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue In the interview, she discussed meals that helped her lose weightWhen it comes to her weight loss journey, these three meals are "Good as Hell" for Lizzo. The performer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, 37, is featured on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue, where she candidly opens up about her experience working on her physical health. In January 2025, the musician announced that she had achieved her "weight release goal," sharing a picture that showed she had lowered her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 and lost 16% of her body fat since January 2023. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Lizzo said in the new interview published online Tuesday, July 1, that her meals consist mainly of protein and vegetables. Her go-to breakfast includes two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, the singer switches between three meals: a shredded Thai chicken salad, lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna, and sliced chicken breast. As for dinner, however, she tends to stick with the same routine, choosing a turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. Dinner is something that comes earlier for Lizzo, typically before 5 p.m. "I have GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so my body needs time to digest food before I go to sleep, so acid doesn't roll up to my throat," she told the magazine. According to the Mayo Clinic, GERD happens "when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn." In addition to heartburn, other symptoms include backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat, upper belly or chest pain, and trouble swallowing. Lizzo made the change to her diet after being vegan for a year — something she said she was not approaching in the "healthiest way." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She told the outlet that she "wasn't getting the nutrients" she needed as she was mostly eating "bread, soy, cashew cheese, and meat substitutes." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lizzo Shares the 3 Meals She Ate to Achieve Her Weight Loss Goal and Why She Eats Dinner Before 5 P.M.
Lizzo revealed that she reached her "weight release goal" in January 2025 The singer is on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue In the interview, she discussed meals that helped her lose weightWhen it comes to her weight loss journey, these three meals are "Good as Hell" for Lizzo. The performer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, 37, is featured on the cover of Women's Health's latest issue, where she candidly opens up about her experience working on her physical health. In January 2025, the musician announced that she had achieved her "weight release goal," sharing a picture that showed she had lowered her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 and lost 16% of her body fat since January 2023. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Lizzo said in the new interview published online Tuesday, July 1, that her meals consist mainly of protein and vegetables. Her go-to breakfast includes two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, the singer switches between three meals: a shredded Thai chicken salad, lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna, and sliced chicken breast. As for dinner, however, she tends to stick with the same routine, choosing a turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. Dinner is something that comes earlier for Lizzo, typically before 5 p.m. "I have GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so my body needs time to digest food before I go to sleep, so acid doesn't roll up to my throat," she told the magazine. According to the Mayo Clinic, GERD happens "when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn." In addition to heartburn, other symptoms include backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat, upper belly or chest pain, and trouble swallowing. Lizzo made the change to her diet after being vegan for a year — something she said she was not approaching in the "healthiest way." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She told the outlet that she "wasn't getting the nutrients" she needed as she was mostly eating "bread, soy, cashew cheese, and meat substitutes." Read the original article on People
CTV News
27-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
A mother thought her baby was blown out of a plane. The U.S. FAA still allows infants on laps
A plastic sheet covers an area of the fuselage of the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet that lost its door plug during a January 2025 flight. One mother on the flight who had been holding her baby thought she had lost her son out the hole in the plane during the flight. (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) It was horrifying enough for anyone when a door plug popped off an Alaska Airlines flight at more than 16,000 feet last year, causing an explosive decompression. But one mother's nightmare was particularly acute, as she thought she lost her baby out of the gaping hole in the side of the plane. It's an unimaginable horror, and one that safety regulators could have prevented by requiring that parents secure infants on board planes in a car seat, as they must be when riding in a car. But despite years of calls for just such a rule, none exists. Testimony this week at the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board hearing into the incident, and transcripts of interviews with flight attendants conducted by NTSB investigators that were released this week, tell of the panic aboard the flight. Passengers' clothing was ripped off, and their phones were blown out of their hands and sent hurtling into the night by the by the rush of air that accompanied the rapid decompression. The flight attendants weren't sure whether they had lost any of the passengers until the plane had landed. Initially, they weren't even sure if the pilots were conscious or in need of medical attention themselves due to problems communicating between the cabin and cockpit. But among the flight attendants' most serious concerns were the three infants on the flight who were being held on their parents' laps, not in a car seat. And one of those parents, a mother, told flight attendants during the incident that she had lost her son and believed he had been blown outside the plane. 'I was holding her, I said, 'What's going on, what's happening?' and she just says, 'I was holding my son and I think my son blew out the window,'' one of the flight attendants told NTSB investigators, according to a transcript of the interview. 'And that's when I lift up my head and saw the hole and I just started like shaking.' 'I didn't know at that point that that mom was freaking out because she thought her son went out the window,' another flight attendant told investigators. Fortunately, the child had not gone out the hole, although the transcripts from the NTSB did not detail where the child was during the incident or give the name of the mother involved. The plane was able to land within minutes without any serious physical injuries to the 177 people on aboard, including the three infants. Among the NTSB's recommendations following the conclusion of its investigation this week was to once again suggest that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require passengers ages two and younger have their own seats to protect them. The NTSB does not have the power to make such a requirement. It has been asking the FAA, which is the federal regulator that sets such regulations, for such a rule for decades. Risks to infants Even if parts don't often fall off planes mid-flight, infants on planes are at risk of being thrown from their parents' arms by far more common turbulence, which can occur without warning. One NTSB investigator testified Tuesday about incidents in which infants were injured during severe turbulence, in one instance landing a few rows behind the child's mother in an empty row. 'I've long believed that parents of lap children do not fully realize the serious risk to which they're exposing their young children,' NTSB board member Thomas Chapman said at the hearing. 'The experts agree that the safest place for an infant is secured in their own seat. If there's turbulence or worse, you may not be able to protect your baby in your arms.' Chapman said the NTSB has been pushing for a rule requiring infants be secured in a seat but that 'we just have not been able to persuade FAA that this is an area where they should take action.' An advisory to airlines posted on the FAA's website advises that the agency 'does not require but, because of the safety benefits thereof, does encourage the use of approved child/infant seats aboard aircraft.' When CNN asked about the lack of a rule, the FAA said in a statement: 'The FAA takes NTSB recommendations seriously and will carefully consider those issued yesterday.' The statement added: 'The safest place for a child under age two is an approved child-restraint system or device, not an adult's lap. This can go a long way in keeping children safe during a flight.' Life-saving math But there may be a more intricate calculus involved for the FAA. An agency spokesperson told CNN it is concerned that requiring parents to buy an extra seat for plane travel will lead more of them to drive to their destinations. And the agency believes that would create a greater risk to the children and parents, since flying is a much safer method of transportation than driving. Airlines also likely worry about lost revenue from more parents opting to drive instead. Airlines for America, the industry trade group, did not directly address whether or not there should be a rule requiring infants to have their own seat in a statement. 'The safety of all passengers and crew members is always the top priority of U.S. airlines, which is why we follow federal laws and strictly comply with the guidance and rules established by our safety regulator, the FAA,' the group said. Sara Nelson, president of the world's largest flight attendants union, the Association of Flight Attendants, told CNN that a rule requiring car seats for infants on planes is long overdue. The union has been pushing for such a rule for more than 30 years, she added. In the past, when planes were not as full, parents and flight attendants could often find an empty seat on the plane to place a child seat, Nelson said. But that's not the case any longer. 'It's unfortunate that we've turned our backs on the safety of people who can't speak up,' Nelson said. 'We know that it (a car seat) is the most safe, and that it is unsafe to hold your child in a critical incident or an incident of turbulence.' She said it's not necessary for a child to stay in the car seat through an entire flight, the way they are during an entire car trip. But during critical moments – during take off, landing and when the pilot warns of turbulence, an infant should be in a car seat. 'If you hit clear air turbulence and the plane suddenly drops thousands of feet, no loving parent can hold onto their child in a situation like that,' she said. But Nelson and some safety experts accused the FAA of putting airline profits over safety. 'The NTSB has one job, and that's to improve safety. They're not concerned about the financial impact,' said Anthony Brickhouse, a crash investigator and US-based aerospace safety consultant. 'The FAA looks at safety, but they also look at the financial impact. Safety and money have been in conflict since the beginning of time. And if you want to know the reasons for anything they do, follow the money.' Brickhouse said if the lap babies had been in or near row 26, where the door plug blew off, they likely would have be lost. 'Why is it that you're required to be buckled in a car, but mommy and daddy can hold you on a flight?' he said. 'You would think this close call could move the needle. It's frustrating to think we need to get tragedy to get change.' By Chris Isidore, CNN
