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When you're online, here's what you need to know about DNS hijacking 05/10/2018 09:48pm • Q: What exactly is DNS hijacking, and how do I avoid it? Malicious actors on the internet have spent countless hours testing various ways to compromise users, and the use of DNS hijacking is among the favored exploits. DNS stands for domain name service, and it’s like an online traffic cop tha Blind, howling pug's apology to neighbor makes noise online 05/10/2018 08:35am • PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh pug's apology for his separation anxiety-induced howling is making some noise. The 11-year-old dog named Charleston Chew and his owner Sharla Wilson just moved into a new apartment. She tells KDKA-TV Charleston is nearly blind and since his vision started going 10 Stocks to Buy for the Stay-at-Home Economy 05/09/2018 08:00pm • The 10 best stay-at-home economy stocks to buy.With the rise of telecommuting and the "gig economy," many Americans are making extra money on the side, or working on more flexible terms than ever before. Thankfully, investors can profit too, by investing in the best stocks to buy for the so-called " 7 ETFs for a Summer Spending Boom 05/08/2018 08:00pm • America's consumers are fueling profits.Many U.S. consumer spending and consumer confidence ratings are near record highs -- hints there is still opportunity to invest in the consumer boom. Strong consumer spending is translating to profits across a host of companies. It can be difficult to parse th Facebook, Inc. (FB) Quietly Launches a Blockchain Project 05/08/2018 08:00pm • The head of Facebook, Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) Messenger, David Marcus, announced on Tuesday that he will be transitioning to a new blockchain project that could potentially have major implications for Facebook investors. Details on the blockchain project are slim at this point, but some investors are spe Before triple murder, suspected gunman left neighbors uneasy 05/08/2018 04:40pm • WASHINGTON — The suspected gunman in Monday's triple homicide in rural Montgomery County once joined neighbor Todd Greenstone for some target shooting. As Greenstone remembers it, his 41-year-old neighbor, Christopher Wilson Snyder, had a different take on target shooting than the farmer and h How to Avoid Drunk Shopping Binges 05/07/2018 08:00pm • After a night out drinking with friends, Victoria Namkung came home and sat down to do some online shopping. The year was 2002, so buying items on the Internet wasn't common. But in her intoxicated state, Namkung decided to purchase a $500 limited-edition art piece by American artist Jeff Koons fro Pros and Cons to Buying PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock 05/06/2018 08:00pm • PayPal Holdings Inc (NYSE: PYPL) is a company in transition. CEO Dan Schulman, a former executive at Priceline Group and Sprint Corp. ( S), wants to steer PayPal from its "push a button, make a payment" model to offer a wider array of digital financial tools -- a shift that has yet to take hold amo Is Bitcoin a Safe Investment? 05/03/2018 08:00pm • The recent volatility in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has made many investors wary along with the continued hacking of the exchanges where people buy and sell the digital currencies. The lack of security has raised concerns about the risk of owning these virtual currencies as hackers continue 15 Little Things That Impact Your Finances 05/03/2018 08:00pm • Manage your money more effectively. Your house, your car and your career all affect your finances. But smaller decisions, such as the bank accounts you open, the meals you buy and the apps you use can also have a significant impact on your financial well-being. If you want to keep your financial hou Hiring a Contractor? Ask These 6 Questions First 05/03/2018 08:00pm • With a raft of home improvement websites that specialize in matching homeowners to contractors, and social media sites making it easy to receive referrals from friends and family, finding a reliable contractor is a straightforward process. But once you find a potential contractor, you must ensure h 6 Things Generation Z Gets Wrong About Money 05/02/2018 08:00pm • Move over millennials. While 20- and 30-somethings have seemingly been the center of attention for years, Generation Z is getting ready to move into the spotlight. Generation Z is the name often used for post-millennial young adults, and depending on whom you ask, the oldest members are somewhere b What does new streaming service ESPN+ deliver? 05/02/2018 01:18am • WASHINGTON — The battle for the future of sports broadcasting is already well underway. But as more and more consumers cut the cord, ditching cable for other alternatives, how is ESPN — the industry leader — adjusting? One way is through the introduction of ESPN+, a content service launched Tourists flocking to Peru's newfound 'Rainbow Mountain' 05/02/2018 12:00am • PITUMARCA, Peru (AP) — Tourists gasp for breath as they climb for two hours to a peak in the Peruvian Andes that stands 16,404 feet (5,000 meters) above sea level. They're dead tired, but stunned by the magical beauty unfurled before them. 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