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A New App Is Offering Drivers Peace of Mind During Police Stops
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder and other high profile police killings, a group of developers launched TurnSignl, an app that connects drivers with attorneys during police traffic stops. The app, which is now available in Minnesota, Georgia and California, is set to roll out nationwide by the end of 2023. CEO and co-founder Jazz Hampton joined NBCLX to...
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Cramer's Lightning Round: I Still Believe in Cleveland-Cliffs
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Coinbase, Boeing, Carnival and More
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
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These Under-The-Radar July Laggards Could Outperform in August, Two Traders Say
Baxter International’s stock offers an opportunity to buy into a high-quality name at a discount, says Chad Morganlander of Washington Crossing Advisors.
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Wait, Spotify Got a Patent to Listen to Our Conversations?
Evan Greer, the artist behind the song “Surveillance Capitalism,” is calling on Spotify not to use a technology the app developer has patented – that would allow the app to use your recorded conversations to recommend songs and ads to you. In a statement to LX News, Spotify says it may not use the technology.
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Trying to Find a Leftover COVID-19 Vaccine? There's an App for That
If you’re not yet eligible to get a vaccine in your area, you might still be hoping to get your shot by finding a leftover vaccine that would otherwise be thrown away by a pharmacy or provider in your area. Now there’s an app for that. Cyrus Massoumi created the app, called Dr. B, and joined LX News to explain...
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The Fastest-Growing Tech Companies of 2020 Look Toward a Post-Covid World
Seven tech companies valued at $5 billion or more increased revenue by at least 100% last year, though they all face big questions in 2021.
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California Kidnapping Case Highlights Growing Role of Gaming Apps in Child Exploitation
Parents in National City say they woke up to find their 11-year-old daughter not in her bed. After a city-wide manhunt and rescue, the girl is now safe and police say the 20-year-old accused of taking her is in jail.
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NY Bill Proposes Putting Cap on Food Delivery App Fees
The third party delivery app fees that restaurants are being charged are too high for any profits to be made, Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Cuomo Debuts New Contact Tracing, COVID Alert App as New York Battles Clusters
With infection rates rising in nearly two dozen ZIP codes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched yet another tool in New York state’s ongoing battle against coronavirus. It’s a free contracting tracing app called COVID Alert NY that notifies users if they recently spent more than 10 minutes within 6 feet of someone who tests positive. A similar version came online…
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COVID Clusters Concerns Grow as More Students Return to Class
NBC New York’s Katherine Creag reports.
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8 Apps That Will Make You Smarter, Calmer and Healthier in 2020
While some people might have an elaborate New Year’s resolution ritual involving vision boards and intention-setting, others prefer to go the simpler route, like downloading an app. Luckily, there are tons of apps that are designed to help you reach your goals, whether you want to run a 5K, start meditating or learn a new language in the New Year. CNBC Make It found...