The United States is the eighth-most-spammed nation in the world, according to a new report, and saw a 35% increase in robocalls this year.
Author: Kristin Lam, USA TODAY
Portland, the largest city in Oregon, plans to propose first facial recognition ban affecting private companies
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San Diego State suspends 14 fraternities after ‘devastating’ death of freshman student
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