Just to set the record straight: Our current inflation is not a result of any one political party in office. This is a global phenomenon where, if you will, the stars aligned to create the perfect storm of economic distress. It explains the shifting behavior the majority of us are exhibiting as we recoil from high prices wherever we turn. For example, it’s been found many of us are keeping our cars longer and the high prices are making it much harder for SNAP recipients to put food on the table. We all are experiencing, to some degree, pullback from today’s high prices. Hand-in-hand with being price-weary is our collective dread of bad weather and worry if our insurance will help us in time of need; People living along the coast are especially worried this hurricane season, given the dire predictions for what’s coming our way in the next few months; This sad state of affairs we’re living in is enough to make us lose sleep. Scientists found that a certain kind of ‘mind wandering’ is actually linked to our memory and if we’ll get a good night’s sleep; and Finally, tech companies plan to combat online fraud with a new collaboration that should save users from falling victim — and save tech leaders from being called to face angry congressional representatives. Go beyond the headlines…
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Match Group, Meta, Coinbase and more form Tech Against Scams to identify, prevent online fraud
