Policy
Your Car Is Collecting More Data Than Your Phone. Here’s How to See It
Modern cars record location, speed and even seat weight. We walked through the privacy settings of five popular models.
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Author
Laura Bennett
Laura investigates data brokers, scams and the companies that track you.
Coverage Guides
Home Insurance, Explained in Plain English
What the four main parts of a policy actually cover.
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Coverage Guides
Do You Need Life Insurance? Three Questions to Ask
A simple way to think it through.
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Tips & Claims
What to Do in the First Hour After a Car Accident
Stay safe, then document everything.
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Policy
Early Voting Turnout Hits a Record in the County’s First Weekend
More than 61,000 people voted early on Saturday and Sunday, nearly double the last midterm.
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Coverage Guides
Small Business Insurance: Where to Start
The three policies most shops need first.
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Privacy & Security
A Small-Town Library Teaches Seniors to Spot Online Scams
The free, weekly class has a waiting list. Its secret: real examples from the students’ own inboxes.
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Policy
State Lawmakers Strike a Deal on Teacher Pay Raises
The agreement would lift starting salaries to $52,000 over three years, paid for in part by a surplus from last…
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Policy
What the New Redistricting Map Means for Your Neighborhood
Three suburban districts were redrawn. We mapped every change, street by street.
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Privacy & Security
Passkeys Are Quietly Replacing Your Passwords. Here’s What Actually Changes
Password managers still matter, but passkeys change how you sign in. A plain-English guide to both.
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