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5,500-year-old blade factory tied to Canaanites discovered in southern Israel

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A 5,500-year-old Canaanite blade factory was recently uncovered in Israel — offering a rare link to a major group of people central to the Bible.

The ancient workshop was discovered in Kiryat Gat, a city roughly 40 miles south of Tel Aviv. The workshop is the first of its kind found in southern Israel.  

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) made the announcement in a Facebook post in late July. 

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“The most impressive findings discovered at the site are large flint cores, from which extremely sharp, uniformly shaped blades were produced,” the IAA said.

“The blades themselves were used as knives for cutting and butchering, and as harvesting tools, like sickle blades.”

Archaeologists uncovered a 5,500-year-old blade factory in southern Israel, the first of its kind in the region. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

The remnants of the factory were unearthed at the city’s Nahal Qomem archaeological site, which contains hundreds of underground pits once used for craft production, storage and other purposes.

Pictures shared by the IAA show long flint blades that were recovered, as well as the large stone cores that were used to produce them. 

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Cores are chunks of raw stone from which blades were struck.

The artifacts will be put on display at the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Jerusalem. 

“This is clear evidence that already at the onset of the Bronze Age, the local society here was organized and complex, and had professional specialization.”

The IAA ties the discovery to the “Canaanite blade industry,” referring to an ancient people described in the Bible as inhabiting the region before the Israelites.

Archaeologist holding flint core used for striking tools

Flint cores, seen above, served as the raw material for producing standardized blades across the ancient Levant. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

Archaeologists say the tools align with the material culture of Canaan during the time of Abraham – and show how sophisticated the industry was.

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“Only exceptional individuals” knew how to craft Canaanite blades, according to the IAA.

Flint cores and blades

Seen above are the cores and blades recovered from the 5,500-year-old blade workshop uncovered in Israel. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

The discovery deepens the understanding of craftsmanship in Israel, as well as urbanization during the Bronze Age, the IAA added.

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“This is clear evidence that already at the onset of the Bronze Age, the local society here was organized and complex, and had professional specialization,” the organization added.

Archaeologists digging in pit

“The discovery of a sophisticated workshop indicates a society with a complex social and economic structure,” said the IAA. (Israel Antiquities Authority)

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“The discovery of a sophisticated workshop indicates a society with a complex social and economic structure already at the beginning of the Early Bronze Age.”

Jellyfish force French nuclear power plant to shut down in unusual incident

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A nuclear power plant in Petit Fort Philippe, France, was shut down on Sunday for an unusual reason.

France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant had issues with its cooling systems — which were impacted by a swarm of jellyfish.

Reactors were impacted as the plant temporarily halted production due to “massive and unpredictable” jellyfish filling the filter drums of the pumping stations, Reuters reported.

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The Gravelines nuclear power plant is one of France’s largest facilities, producing 900 megawatts of power in each of its six units.

The safety of the facilities, staff and environment were not impacted, per Reuters.

France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant shut down Sunday after massive jellyfish swarms (not pictured) clogged cooling system filters. (iStock)

The water from the plant comes from the North Sea.

Several jellyfish species can be found in the North Sea as the creatures get carried away with the undertow, given offshore winds.

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The undercurrent can then move the jellyfish toward the beach, according to the Reddingsbrigade Noordwijk Association. 

Derek Wright, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries (NOAA) marine biologist, told Reuters that jellyfish have been breeding faster of late due to warm water.

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The Gravelines nuclear power plant, pictured above, is one of France’s largest facilities.  (REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File)

“Areas like the North Sea are becoming warmer, [and] the reproductive window is getting wider and wider,” said Wright.

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He added, “Jellyfish can also hitch rides on tanker ships, entering the ships’ ballast tank in one port and often getting pumped out into waters halfway across the globe.”

“Jellyfish can also hitch rides on tanker ships.”

The British Natural History Museum linked oil and gas extraction to pollution in the North Sea.

Jellyfish floating in water

“Jellyfish [are] entering the ships’ ballast tank in one port and often getting pumped out into waters halfway across the globe.” (Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

“High levels of pollutants in the sediment near platforms caused natural food webs to break down, leaving a simpler and less diverse ecosystem behind,” the museum wrote on its site.

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The North Sea is one of the largest areas of offshore oil and gas extraction in the world, the museum said. 

4 hidden warning signs of colorectal cancer you should never ignore

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Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms.

The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in 24 for men and one in 26 for women, according to the American Cancer Society.

It is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth in women, but is the second most common cause when the numbers for men and women are combined.

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While there may be no symptoms of CRC before diagnosis, especially in the early stages, the following signs and symptoms should not be overlooked, experts say.

Stomach pain and bowel changes can be a sign of colorectal cancer. (iStock)

1. Bowel changes

According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, some symptoms of the disease can be similar to other causes, like hemorrhoids, infection or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

But a change in bowel habits — including diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools or feeling like your bowels are full even after a movement — can be a sign of CRC.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading patient advocacy group, noted on its website how bowel movements can change due to diet, infections, medications and other medical issues.

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A change in bowel habits — including diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools or feeling like your bowels are full even after a movement — can be a sign of CRC. (iStock)

A change in bowel movement schedule or stool appearance could also signal CRC.

Fight CRC recommends calling a doctor if your stool is consistently abnormal, if you have sudden urges to pass stool but can’t control it, if the stool is black, clay-colored, red or white, or if there is mucus or pus in the stool.

Skinny, thin or pencil-like stool may also indicate an obstruction in the colon, like a tumor, but can also be caused by other harmless, temporary conditions.

2. Stomach pain

Persistent discomfort in the abdomen is another CRC symptom, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance reported on its site.

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This can include feelings of pain, nausea, cramping, bloating or feeling unusually full, even after not eating much.

Severe, “knife-in-my-stomach type” abdominal pains warrant a visit to the emergency room, Fight CRC instructed — but even mild pains shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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Abdominal pain, including cramping, nausea and bloating, may signal a larger issue. (iStock)

3. Rectal bleeding

Blood in the stool, toilet or when wiping with toilet paper can be a major sign of colorectal cancer.

Fight CRC stressed that any amount of rectal bleeding is not normal and should be brought to a doctor’s attention for proper diagnosis.

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Since blood in the stool is a common symptom, Fight CRC instructed paying attention to where the blood is found, how often it occurs and whether bowel movements are painful.

4. Weakness and weight loss

Unexplained weight loss can sometimes be caused by cancer and should be brought to the attention of a doctor, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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The body’s natural defense against cancer cells can drain the body of energy. (iStock)

Weight loss is the result of cancer cells “consuming the body’s energy” as they multiply, Fight CRC explained, as the immune system expends more energy to fight and destroy cancer cells.

This can also lead to feeling fatigue, weakness or shortness of breath.

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These symptoms may also be a sign of anemia, which can develop from bleeding somewhere inside the body, like from a cancerous tumor.

Weight loss can also be caused by a tumor blocking the colon or intestinal tract, which prevents proper nutrient absorption.

Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.

Rare cancer symptom linked to snoring, as woman shares cautionary tale

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A mother in the U.K. who began snoring for the first time in her life was stunned to learn the unexpected symptom was a sign of a rare and potentially life-threatening cancer.

“I started snoring, which I’d never done before,” she recalled. “I was waking myself up, breathing through my mouth rather than my nose.”

Claire Barbery, 51, initially brushed off the blockage on one side of her nose, blaming it on the after-effects of COVID-19 or irritation from frequent testing while working at a care facility, as reported by SWNS.

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It wasn’t until the persistent congestion worsened and she started snoring in her sleep that she sought medical advice.

“I very nearly canceled that appointment because I didn’t want to be wasting NHS time,” Barbery said, per SWNS. “There’s nothing wrong, I thought. But looking back, that decision could have cost me my life.”

When Claire Barbery (pictured above with her husband, Gary), began snoring for the first time in her life, she was stunned to learn the unexpected symptom was actually a sign of a rare cancer. (Claire Barbery / SWNS)

Barbery tried using a steroid spray without success before being referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist in January 2023. 

After undergoing scans and a biopsy, she was diagnosed with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in the upper part of the nasal cavity.

Doctors discovered a 5-centimeter tumor that had already begun eroding the bone at the base of Barbery’s skull. 

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It was a dangerous and complex case requiring urgent intervention.

The surgery was performed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by consultant surgeon Shahz Ahmed, a skull base specialist, SWNS reported.

“If there’s something wrong, don’t ignore it.”

The procedure, which was featured in the Channel 5 documentary “Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death,” involved removing the tumor along with Barbery’s olfactory bulbs, leaving her with a permanent loss of smell.

“Claire had a very rare form of cancer that needed to be removed,” Ahmed said in the report. “Untreated, it could have metastasized and spread into the neck and the rest of the body.”

Claire Barbery has a scan which revealed 5cm tumour at the base of her skull.

After undergoing scans and a biopsy, Barbery was diagnosed with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in the upper part of the nasal cavity.  (Claire Barbery / SWNS)

Because the tumor had already spread through the skull base into the bottom of the brain, the surgery posed serious risks due to the proximity to vital structures. 

“The key worries were operating between the left and the right eye,” Ahmed said. “The main blood supply to the brain is in very close proximity, so the risk of seizures, stroke, injury to the brain and loss of life were all very real.”

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The surgery was a success and there were no complications. Following the procedure, Barbery underwent six weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 

She is now under regular medical monitoring and continues to recover, gradually returning to work and enjoying time with her husband and daughters, SWNS reported.

Claire Barbery with her husband Gary and daughters Lowenna, 27, and Keizha, 25

Claire Barbery is now on the road to recovery, gradually returning to work and enjoying time with her husband and daughters. (Claire Barbery / SWNS)

Now living in Newquay, Cornwall, Barbery is using her experience to advocate for awareness of head and neck cancers. 

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She recently partnered with the Get A-Head Charitable Trust to raise awareness for World Head and Neck Cancer Day.

“If you know your body, then you’ve got to push,” she said. “If there’s something wrong, don’t ignore it.”

Claire Barbery with her husband Gary A Cornwall: snoring leads to discovery of rare cancer: Claire Barbery has a scan which revealed 5cm tumour at the base of her skull.

Barbery’s case is a reminder that even minor or unusual symptoms, like snoring, can sometimes be signs of something far more serious. (Claire Barbery / SWNS)

According to SWNS, Barbery’s case is a reminder that even minor or unusual symptoms, like snoring, can sometimes be signs of something far more serious.

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Looking back, Barbery said she’s grateful she went to the appointment she almost canceled. 

“Even then, I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time,” she admitted. “But that decision ended up saving my life.”

Reem Amro is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health. 

Ancient Chinese documents worth $216K stolen from UCLA in alleged swap scheme

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A 38-year-old man has been charged with committing a federal crime by stealing rare manuscripts from the library system of The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). 

Jeffrey Ying, who also went by “Jason Wang,” “Alan Fujimori,” and “Austin Chen,” allegedly conducted a scheme to steal $216,000 worth of historical Chinese documents, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a press release. 

Ying, said to be of the San Francisco Bay Area, allegedly would take out the manuscripts on loan, bring them home for days at a time — then “return” the documents by replacing them with fakes.

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He would travel to and from China within several days of the thefts, the DOJ release said.  

Library workers noticed that several of the rare Chinese manuscripts were missing from the collections — prompting an investigation that found the books had been viewed last by an “Alan Fujimori.”

Shown above in the distance, a view of one of the libraries on the UCLA campus. The Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL) offers advanced research collections. (iStock)

“Due to the rarity and value of the books, they are not in regular circulation in the library and must be reserved and checked out,” noted the press release.

Law enforcement officials tracked down Ying’s hotel room in Brentwood.

They found blank paper matching the style and manner of manuscripts he was checking out, the release said.

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A man has been charged with an elaborate scheme to steal historical Chinese documents from the UCLA library system. Shown above is the Powell Library, the main undergraduate library on campus.  (iStock)

Ying is currently in state custody, according to the DOJ’s release, and “is expected to make his initial appearance in United States District Court in Los Angeles” shortly.  

Officials also discovered “pre-made labels known as asset tags associated with the same manuscripts.”

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It is alleged that Ying used the labels to create “dummy” books that he would return to the library in place of the real manuscripts. 

In addition, a fraudulent California identification card under the name “Austin Chen” was found, as were two library cards bearing the names “Austin Chen” and “Jason Wang.”

UCLA Library as seen from Royce Hall

A UCLA campus view, above. Law enforcement officials tracked down the man’s hotel room in Brentwood, finding blank paper matching the style and manner of manuscripts he was checking out.  (iStock)

The UCLA Library system comprises one of the largest academic research libraries in North America.

It has 18 million titles in the library collection, according to its site.

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The FBI’s Art Crime Team is spearheading the investigation along with the UCLA Police Department.

Ying has been charged with theft of major artwork, which is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison.

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Ying has been charged with theft of major artwork, which is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison. (iStock)

“A criminal complaint contains allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law,” the press release notes. 

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Fox News Digital reached out to the DOJ and UCLA for further comment. 

WhatsApp launches safety tool after banning millions of scam accounts

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Scammers are working harder than ever to trick people online, but WhatsApp is hitting back in a big way. In the first half of 2025, WhatsApp removed more than 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks, many of them run by criminal groups and even forced labor camps in Southeast Asia. 

At the same time, the app is rolling out new tools to make it easier to spot scams and stay safe while messaging. These updates come as fraudsters increasingly use private messaging apps, dating platforms, social media and even AI tools like ChatGPT to run their schemes. Let’s break down what’s new, how scams are evolving and what you can do right now to protect yourself.

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How scammers are targeting WhatsApp users

Online scams no longer live on just one platform. Criminal operations often start with a text or dating app, move to WhatsApp, and finish on Telegram or a crypto exchange. In just one scheme, scammers may run a victim through five different apps to make the fraud harder to detect.

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In a recent takedown, WhatsApp and Meta partnered with OpenAI to shut down a scam operation linked to Cambodia. Fraudsters used ChatGPT to generate messages offering fake “like-for-pay” gigs. Victims were told to message on WhatsApp, then moved to Telegram and asked to like TikTok videos. Once trust was built, scammers asked for crypto deposits to unlock fake earnings.

These scams feed on financial stress and urgency. If someone promises fast cash, easy returns or pressures you to act quickly, stop and think.

New WhatsApp anti-scam tools

To stop scams before they spread, WhatsApp is introducing new features to give you more control.

Group safety overview

If someone who’s not in your contacts adds you to a group, you’ll now see a safety screen with details about the group and privacy tips. You can leave the group instantly, without reading a single message. Notifications stay silent unless you confirm you want to stay.

Extra warnings for unknown contacts

Scammers often reach out on social media or dating sites, then ask to switch to WhatsApp. To help you spot these red flags, WhatsApp is testing alerts that show when you message someone not in your contacts. These alerts provide added context so you can decide whether to engage. 

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Illustration of new WhatsApp anti-scam safety feature (WhatsApp)

How to avoid common messaging scams

WhatsApp has teamed up with internet safety expert Rachel Tobac to share this three-step strategy to stop scams before they succeed:

1) PAUSE

Slow down. If you don’t recognize the number or the message feels off, wait before replying.

2) QUESTION

Does it seem realistic? Are they asking for money, PINs or gift cards? Are they offering big payouts for little work? These are classic scam signs.

3) VERIFY

If someone claims to be a friend or relative, contact them through another method you already use, like calling their regular phone number.

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Illustration of new WhatsApp anti-scam safety feature (WhatsApp)

How to protect yourself from WhatsApp scams

Even with WhatsApp removing 6.8 million scam-linked accounts, the responsibility to stay safe doesn’t end there. Scammers will always find new angles and often prey on the same people across multiple platforms. That’s why it’s smart to take extra steps beyond what WhatsApp offers. Here are five ways to add layers of protection:

1) Use strong antivirus software

Scammers often try to trick you into clicking on links or downloading files that can compromise your device. A strong antivirus program can block these threats before they do harm. It can also alert you to phishing attempts disguised as WhatsApp messages. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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2) Set stricter privacy controls in WhatsApp

Limit who can add you to group chats or see your personal information. Go to your WhatsApp privacy settings and change “Groups” to “My Contacts” or “My Contacts Except…” to avoid being pulled into suspicious chats. Here’s how to limit who can add you to WhatsApp group chats:

  • Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  • Tap the Settings icon:On iPhone: Bottom right corner.On Android: Tap the three dots in the top right, then select Settings. (Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer)
  • On iPhone: Bottom right corner.
  • On Android: Tap the three dots in the top right, then select Settings. (Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer)
  • Tap Privacy.
  • Scroll down and tap Groups.
  • Choose one of the following options:Everyone – Anyone can add you to groups. (Not recommended)My Contacts – Only people in your contacts can add you.My Contacts Except… – Select specific contacts you want to block from adding you to groups.
  • Everyone – Anyone can add you to groups. (Not recommended)
  • My Contacts – Only people in your contacts can add you.
  • My Contacts Except… – Select specific contacts you want to block from adding you to groups.
  • Tap Done or the back arrow to save your settings.

Pro tip: While you’re in the Privacy menu, review other settings like Profile Photo, About, and Last Seen & Online. Set these to My Contacts or Nobody for even more control over who can see your personal info.

WhatsApp 'Who can add me to groups' setting  (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)  

WhatsApp “Who can add me to groups” setting (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

3) Remove your personal data from the web

Scammers often scrape the internet for names, numbers, emails and social media accounts to make their messages seem more convincing. A personal data removal service can help scrub your details from data broker sites, making it harder for scammers to target you. 

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.  

By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com/Delete

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4) Enable two-factor authentication

Turn on two-step verification in WhatsApp to prevent someone from hijacking your account. This adds an extra PIN code that scammers can’t get through, even if they trick you into revealing your login credentials.

How to enable two-step verification in WhatsApp

  • Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  • Tap the Settings icon:On iPhone: Bottom right corner.On Android: Tap the three dots in the top right, then select Settings. (Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.)
  • On iPhone: Bottom right corner.
  • On Android: Tap the three dots in the top right, then select Settings. (Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.)
  • Tap Account.
  • Tap Two-step verification.
  • Tap Enable or Turn on.
  • Create a 6-digit PIN that you’ll remember.
  • Confirm the PIN.
  • (Optional but recommended) Add your email address. This allows you to reset the PIN if you forget it.
  • Tap Next and then Done.

Once enabled, WhatsApp will occasionally ask you to re-enter your PIN to help you remember it. This added layer of security helps block scammers, even if they get access to your phone number or SIM card.

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Two-step verification in WhatsApp (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

5) Don’t mix platforms when chatting

If someone messages you on WhatsApp but says they found you on Instagram or a dating app, be extra cautious. Criminal scam centers rely on hopping between platforms to avoid detection. Don’t follow links or move conversations unless you’ve confirmed the identity on another trusted channel.

What this means for you

If you use WhatsApp, these new tools give you more control over who contacts you and how. Scams aren’t always obvious, but with built-in safety features and a little skepticism, you can avoid costly mistakes. The fact that WhatsApp has banned millions of accounts shows just how widespread and organized these scams have become. Staying informed is your first line of defense.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Scammers will always look for new ways to trick people, but apps like WhatsApp are fighting back with smarter tools and better protections. Knowing what to watch for and how to respond can make all the difference. So before you click, reply or share, take a moment to pause, question and verify.

Have you ever been targeted by a scam on WhatsApp or another app? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact

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Entrepreneur and Endurance Athlete Leo Gestetner’s New Platform Guides Entrepreneurs to Scale Smart, Stay Healthy, Live Fully, and Thrive in Family Life

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Entrepreneur and Endurance Athlete Leo Gestetner’s New Platform Guides Entrepreneurs to Scale Smart, Stay Healthy, Live Fully, and Thrive in Family Life.

Santa Monica, California, August 11, 2025, Entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and business mentor Leo Gestetner has launched his personal brand platform, leogestetner.com, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve sustainable growth without sacrificing health, family, or personal fulfilment.

With decades of experience building international businesses and a commitment to health and family balance, Gestetner’s new platform offers resources, insights, and inspiration for founders and business leaders who want to scale smart and live fully.

The platform features:

• A Founder’s Life Podcast: In-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, health experts, and thought leaders about creating thriving businesses and balanced lives.

• Personal Blog Series: Stories and lessons from Gestetner’s entrepreneurial journey, marathon training, and life as a digital nomad.

• Consulting & Mentorship: Practical guidance for founders seeking growth strategies that align with their personal values and wellbeing.

Gestetner’s journey began with founding his first business at 13, sparking a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship. Over the years, he has built and led multiple companies across technology, staffing, and wellness, while raising a family and maintaining a commitment to health. His path reflects a belief that personal wellbeing and business success are interdependent — a philosophy that now underpins everything he does.

Today, he is actively leading and growing ventures in technology, staffing, and wellness, including:

  • Thankz: Global Recruitment. Build a remote team with world-class talent from Asia, LATAM, and beyond — fast & affordable.
  • Livio: Livio’s mission is to help you build sustainable healthy habits that seamlessly fit into your lifestyle. The Livio App was created out of a passion for holistic health and a desire to create a solution that supports and rewards consistency and commitment – without the pressure of an all-or-nothing approach.
  • Zenvoy: Applying A.I. to Employee Engagement is becoming one of the top priorities for today’s HR departments. Explore some of the unconventional uses of applying A.I. to employee engagement and how that can have a significant positive impact on organizational culture.

Having run multiple marathons, embraced a location-independent lifestyle, and raised two children while growing successful companies, Gestetner’s message is rooted in lived experience. His approach blends entrepreneurial expertise with health and lifestyle strategies that foster resilience and long-term fulfilment.

About Leo Gestetner:

Leo Gestetner is a British entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and business mentor who has founded and currently leads multiple international companies in technology, staffing, and wellness. His mission is to help business leaders achieve professional success while maintaining balance in health, family, and lifestyle.

Visit: https://leogestetner.com/ to explore the latest content, listen to the podcast, and learn more about consulting and speaking opportunities.

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President Donald Trump is expected to hold a news conference at the White House on Monday to discuss crime in Washington. D.C., as federal agents deploy to the streets. 

The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET in the White House briefing room. Trump said on social media on Sunday that the news conference on crime and “beautification” will “not only involve ending the Crime, Murder, and Death in our Nation’s Capital, but will also be about Cleanliness and the General Physical Renovation and Condition of our once beautiful and well maintained Capital.”

“We are not going to allow people to spend $3.1 Billion Dollars on fixing up a building, like the Federal Reserve, which could have been done in a far more elegant and time sensitive manner for $50 to $100 Million Dollars,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. “The Renovation would have actually been better, and we would have saved $3 Billion Dollars, Traffic Jams, and never-ending Construction.” 

Trump described D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser – who publicly clashed with Trump during the George Floyd riots in 2020 – “a good person who has tried, but she has been given many chances, and the Crime Numbers get worse, and the City only gets dirtier and less attractive.” 

TRUMP VOWS TO MAKE DC ‘SAFER’ AND ‘BEAUTIFUL’ AS CAPITAL BATTLES CRIME AND HOMELESSNESS

FBI and Border Patrol officers arrest a man along the U Street on Aug. 10, 2025. President Donald Trump ordered an increased presence of federal law enforcement to Washington, D.C. in an effort to curb crime.  (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)

“The American Public is not going to put up with it any longer,” the president wrote. “Just like I took care of the Border, where you had ZERO Illegals coming across last month, from millions the year before, I will take care of our cherished Capital, and we will make it, truly, GREAT AGAIN! Before the tents, squalor, filth, and Crime, it was the most beautiful Capital in the World. It will soon be that again. Thank you for your attention to this matter — See you tomorrow at 10 A.M.!” 

The president has reignited his warnings about a federal government takeover of Washington, and said he may even deploy the National Guard over recent crime. 

Bowser told MSNBC on Sunday that “it is always the President’s prerogative to use federal law enforcement of the National Guard even.” Bowser said multiple times throughout the interview that the District is not experiencing a spike in crime. 

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, on Sunday, police instituted a juvenile curfew in the popular Navy Yard neighborhood, after a stolen gun was discharged during a large gathering of young people late on Saturday. The incident came even as the White House had deployed a surge of federal law enforcement officers in the city over the weekend. 

Trump also said the homeless population would have to move “immediately,” posting photos of encampments and trash on the streets. 

“There will be no ‘MR. NICE GUY,’” Trump posted. “We want our Capital BACK.”

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FBI and Border Patrol officers arrest a man along the U Street corridor during a federal law enforcement deployment to the nation’s capital on Aug. 10, 2025. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)

Last week, Trump teased taking federal control of D.C. after former Department of Government Efficiency employee Edward “Big Balls” Coristine was brutally beaten during an attempted carjacking by teenage suspects. 

“Local ‘youths’ and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released,” Trump wrote. “They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it’s going to happen now!” 

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Trump said D.C. law must be changed to prosecute minors accused of violent crimes as an adult and to “lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14.”

Fox News’ Mark Meredith and Alexandra Hoff contributed to this report.

Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: @danimwallace. 

Alzheimer’s disease linked to lithium deficiency in new Harvard study

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Researchers have uncovered a new factor that could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease development.

A study by Harvard Medical School has identified low lithium levels in the brain as a possible trigger for the common dementia.

Lithium is known to have many functions in the brain, including balancing mood-regulating chemicals, protecting neurons and managing emotional processing. It has also been used to treat bipolar disorder and depression.

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Now, new findings show that the metal could be a “missing link” in Alzheimer’s risk, according to a Harvard press release.

The researchers tested lithium’s effects in mice, as well as human brain tissue and blood samples.

In a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, lithium deficiency, right, dramatically increased amyloid beta deposits in the brain compared with mice that had normal physiological levels of lithium, left. Bottom row: The same was true for the Alzheimer’s neurofibrillary tangle protein tau. (Yankner Lab)

The human brain samples were obtained in partnership with the Rush Memory and Aging Project in Chicago, which maintains post-mortem brain tissue from thousands of donors. 

The samples represented the full spectrum of cognitive health, ranging from no sign of disease to mild cognitive impairment to advanced Alzheimer’s, the release stated.

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They discovered that lithium levels became lower as signs of the disease increased, showing as “greatly diminished” in advanced Alzheimer’s patients.

“It’s the first time anyone’s shown that lithium exists at a natural level that’s biologically meaningful without giving it as a drug.”

As toxic amyloid plaques build up in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s — they begin to attach to lithium, keeping it from performing its protective functions.

When the mice were fed a “lithium-restricted diet,” their brains’ lithium levels decreased, causing accelerated aging, formation of amyloid-beta plaques, greater inflammation, memory loss and cognitive decline.

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Lithium deficiency thinned the myelin that coats neurons, right, compared to normal mice. (Yankner Lab)

“Lithium turns out to be like other nutrients we get from the environment, such as iron and vitamin C,” said senior author Bruce Yankner, professor of genetics and neurology in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, in the release.

“It’s the first time anyone’s shown that lithium exists at a natural level that’s biologically meaningful without giving it as a drug.”

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The researchers also discovered a new type of lithium compound — lithium orotate — that did not bind to amyloid. When mice drank water containing this compound, it helped to restore memory and reverse brain damage, even for those who had advanced signs of disease.

The findings were published in the journal Nature.

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The brain tissue samples represented the full spectrum of cognitive health, ranging from no sign of disease to mild cognitive impairment to advanced Alzheimer’s disease. (iStock)

“What impresses me the most about lithium is the widespread effect it has on the various manifestations of Alzheimer’s,” said Yanker. “I really have not seen anything quite like it in all my years of working on this disease.”

“The idea that lithium deficiency could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease is new and suggests a different therapeutic approach.”

Potential limitations

While the study did suggest that the amount of lithium in the brain could be related to amyloid beta buildup, it did have some obvious limitations, according to Ozama Ismail, Ph.D., director of scientific programs for the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago.

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While studies in mouse models are a “vital early step” in therapeutic research, the lead study author emphasized that much more research is needed to understand the health effects of lithium levels in the brain. (iStock)

“Animal models do not directly replicate Alzheimer’s in humans; rather, they can provide some insights into the biology of disease progression and development,” Ismail, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.

“The mouse models have been modified to accumulate amyloid beta, a hallmark protein that builds up in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.”

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While studies in mouse models are a “vital early step” in therapeutic research, Ismail emphasized that much more research is needed to understand the health effects of lithium levels in the brain.

“Understanding if lithium can be therapeutic for Alzheimer’s requires large clinical trials in representative populations,” he said.

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If future studies confirm these findings, the scientists say that routine blood tests could potentially screen for lithium levels and identify people at risk. (iStock)

Much like other major diseases, it is likely that Alzheimer’s treatment will require multiple approaches combining medication and lifestyle changes, Ismail predicted.

The researchers agreed that more research in human clinical trials is needed.

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“You have to be careful about extrapolating from mouse models, and you never know until you try it in a controlled human clinical trial,” Yankner noted. “But so far, the results are very encouraging.”

If future studies confirm these findings, the scientists say that routine blood tests could potentially screen for lithium levels and identify people at risk.

“My hope is that lithium will do something more fundamental than anti-amyloid or anti-tau therapies.”

In the meantime, Yankner cautioned against people taking lithium compounds “on their own.”

“My hope is that lithium will do something more fundamental than anti-amyloid or anti-tau therapies, not just lessening but reversing cognitive decline and improving patients’ lives,” he said.

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The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Ludwig Family Foundation, the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and the Aging Mind Foundation.

Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.

The steps to take if you want to keep using Yahoo for free

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If you’ve had the same Yahoo email since the early 2000s, you’re not alone. Many of us have been dragging that inbox along for 20+ years, stuffed with decades of old messages, forgotten subscriptions and heavy attachments that could probably sink a server.

Recently, Stacy from Nashville, Tennessee, wrote in asking if a message from Yahoo about storage limits and pricing was real or just another scam. The email claimed she’d maxed out her free storage and risked losing email access unless she upgraded or cleared space. Sound familiar?

If you’ve seen the same warning, you’re in good company, and yes, it’s legit. But that doesn’t mean you should click and pay without thinking. Here’s what’s actually going on and if it might be time to consider a new provider.

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Email sent to Yahoo users about exceeding free storage limit. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Why are you getting this Yahoo email?

Yahoo Mail users with overflowing inboxes are being notified that their storage has exceeded the free limit. Yahoo is making changes that kick in on Aug. 27, 2025. If your account is still over the limit by that date, you won’t be able to send or receive emails.

The email Stacy received originally had incorrect pricing meant for Canadian users. Yahoo followed up with corrected U.S. pricing:

  • 20 GB for Free with every account: Perfect for everyday use.
  • 100 GB for $1.99/month: Suits more active users who receive newsletters, photos and attachments.
  • 1 TB for $9.99/month: Best for longtime Yahoo users with extensive archives and large files.
  • Yahoo Mail Plus: 200 GB of storage, plus premium features like an ad-free inbox, enhanced privacy controls, and priority customer care. You can combine Yahoo Mail Plus with a Yahoo Mail Storage plan, giving you up to 1.2 TB of total storage.

This is part of Yahoo’s broader push to monetize its email platform while encouraging users to either clean up their inboxes or pay for expanded storage.

Yahoo Mail app on a smartphone home screen (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Yahoo Mail app on a smartphone home screen. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

What you can do inside Yahoo

If you want to keep using Yahoo for free, here are the steps to reduce your storage:

1) Use Yahoo’s cleanup tools

Access your storage dashboard in Yahoo Mail settings. Sort and delete large emails, especially those with big attachments. It’s easy to keep your email inbox tidy. Here’s how to delete a single email, or how to delete multiple emails at the same time, in New Yahoo Mail.

Delete 1 or more emails

  • Select a single email or multiple emails you’d like to delete using the checkbox next to each email message.
  • Alternatively, select one email using the checkbox next to it, then click the Expand icon in the upper left to choose the emails you’d like to delete. This menu gives you the option to select all emails, read emails, unread emails, starred emails or unstarred emails.
  • Click the Delete icon at the top of the page.

By default, selecting all emails will only select 100 emails at a time. A pop-up notice will be displayed near the top of the screen that gives you the option to select all messages in your inbox.

Delete all messages in a folder

This option isn’t available for your Inbox or system folders.

  • Click the Folders icon.
  • Mouse over a folder title.
  • Click the More options icon.
  • Select Delete all emails.

(Note: This doesn’t work for system folders like Inbox or Spam.)

Find and delete Yahoo Mail emails with large attachments

Older version of Yahoo Mail:

(These steps apply to the older Yahoo Mail interface and may differ slightly depending on your browser or account settings.)

  • Use Yahoo Mail on a desktop browser.
  • In the search bar at the top, click the Advanced arrow.
  • Check “Has attachment” to filter messages by attachments.
  • Review the displayed emails, select the ones you want to remove using the checkboxes.
  • Then click Delete.

Newer version of Yahoo Mail:

(These steps apply to the newer Yahoo Mail interface and features may vary by account. Yahoo may update these steps at any time.)

  • Open Yahoo Mail (desktop browser works best).
  • In the search bar, type the following: has:attachment larger:10MB (You can change 10MB to a different size (e.g., 5MB, 20MB) to adjust the filter.)
  • Press Enter. Yahoo will show all emails with attachments larger than the size you specified.
  • Review the results and delete emails with attachments you no longer need.

Pro tips:

  • In the newer version of Yahoo mail you can’t sort the results by file size, unfortunately.
  • There’s also no built-in attachment manager like in Gmail or Outlook, so you’ll need to scroll through and delete manually.

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2) Empty your Yahoo Mail trash and spam folders

They still count against your storage, even if you don’t see them in your main inbox.

On desktop (web browser):

To empty your Trash folder:

  • Log in to Yahoo Mail.
  • In the left sidebar, click Trash.
  • At the top of the Trash folder, click “Empty Trash.”
  • Confirm when prompted. This will permanently delete all emails in the Trash.

To empty your Spam folder:

  • Click Spam in the left sidebar.
  • At the top of the Spam folder, click “Delete all spam messages.”
  • Confirm the action when asked.

On the Yahoo Mail App (Mobile):

To empty Trash:

  • Open the Yahoo Mail app.
  • Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines ☰) in the top left.
  • Tap Trash.
  • Tap the three dots (•••) in the top right.
  • Select “Empty folder.”
  • Confirm deletion.

To empty Spam:

  • Repeat the steps above, but select Spam instead of Trash.

Important: Deleting messages from Trash and Spam is required to actually free up storage. Emails in those folders still count toward your Yahoo Mail quota until they’re permanently removed.

3) Monitor your Yahoo Mail storage space

Check your real-time usage under settings so you’re not caught off guard.

Using desktop (Web) Yahoo Mail

  • Sign in to Yahoo Mail using a desktop browser.
  • Click the Settings (gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
  • Choose More Settings from the dropdown.
  • On the bottom left of the More Settings page, you’ll see your current storage usage.

Using the Yahoo mobile app or mobile site

  • Open the Yahoo Mail app (or mobile site).
  • Tap your Profile icon (or Yahoo logo) in the upper left.
  • Your storage usage will appear below your email address.

This ensures you’re up to date and never surprised by a storage cap.

A woman checking her email on her laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

A woman checks her email on her laptop. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

What you can do outside Yahoo

If you’re frustrated with storage limits, privacy concerns or the uptick in paid features, you’re not stuck.

1) Back up your Yahoo emails (the Easy Way)

Option 1: Forward important emails to another email address

This is the quickest, no-tech-required method.

  • Open the email you want to back up.
  • Click Forward.
  • Enter a backup email address (like Gmail or another provider).
  • Click Send.

Tip: Create a separate folder in your other email account for these backups.

Option 2: Download emails as files

Great if you want offline access or to store them on a drive.

  • Open the email in Yahoo Mail.
  • Click the More menu (••• or three dots).
  • Select “View Raw Message.”
  • Use Ctrl+S (Windows) or Cmd+S (Mac) to save it as a .txt or .eml file.

You can save these files to your desktop, external hard drive, or cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox.

2) Try a new email service

Consider switching to a more modern provider that offers better value and enhanced privacy features. Many newer email services focus on user privacy, provide clutter-free inboxes and often support the use of alias addresses for added security. Free options are available that seamlessly integrate with popular productivity tools.

For recommendations on private and secure email providers that offer alias addresses, visit Cyberguy.com/Mail 

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3) Set up auto-forwarding in Yahoo Mail

If you’re not ready to cut ties completely, forward Yahoo emails to your new address so you don’t miss a beat. Here’s how to do it:

  • Log in to Yahoo Mail on your desktop browser (auto-forwarding can’t be set up via the mobile app).
  • Click the Settings icon in the upper right corner.
  • Click More Settings at the bottom of the dropdown.
  • In the left sidebar, select Mailboxes.
  • Under Mailbox list, click on your Yahoo email address.
  • Scroll to the Forwarding section.
  • Enter the email address you want your messages forwarded to.
  • Choose whether to:Store and forward (keeps a copy in Yahoo Mail)Forward only (removes the message from Yahoo after forwarding)
  • Store and forward (keeps a copy in Yahoo Mail)
  • Forward only (removes the message from Yahoo after forwarding)
  • Click Verify (Yahoo will send a confirmation email to the forwarding address).
  • Open that verification email and click the link to complete setup.

What you should know:

  • You must verify the forwarding address before it starts working.
  • Free Yahoo accounts allow forwarding, but features may vary slightly depending on your region or whether you use Yahoo Mail Plus.
  • Some spam or promotional emails might not forward, check both inboxes regularly for a while.

Bonus tip:

If you use Yahoo Mail Plus, you can set up filters and more advanced forwarding rules for even more control.

A person looks at email on a laptop.(Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

A person looks at email on a laptop.(Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

What this means for you

Yahoo is no longer just an old-school email provider; it’s a business looking to turn free users into paying customers. If you rely on Yahoo Mail for critical communication, it’s time to decide:

  • Clean up and stay for free
  • Pay a few bucks a month
  • Or migrate to something better aligned with your needs

Whatever you choose, the worst option is doing nothing and losing access on Aug. 27.

Pro tip: Protect your inbox with strong antivirus software

Now, before you click anything in that email from Yahoo, take a pause. While this particular message from Yahoo above is real, scammers love to copy messages like this to trick people into clicking fake upgrade links or entering personal info. Always go directly to Yahoo.com or open the Yahoo Mail app to manage your account. Never click links in unexpected emails, even if they look official. You’ll also want to protect yourself with strong antivirus software. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Think of it as your first line of defense against email scams.

Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at CyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Stacy’s email wasn’t a scam. It was a real warning from Yahoo, but one that deserves a smart response. Whether you stick with Yahoo, trim your inbox or start fresh with another service, the key is to act now. Don’t wait until your inbox locks you out.

What About You? Would you pay for more Yahoo storage, or is it finally time to switch to a new inbox? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact

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