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The illegal streaming service Jetflicks once boasted on its website that visitors could watch just about any TV show or movie “Anytime. Anywhere.” Now the five people behind the bootleg streaming service are facing some serious jail time.

A jury found Kristopher Dallman, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi and Peter Huber guilty in a Las Vegas federal court on Friday for conspiracy to



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There’s a new swamp treat at Universal Studios Orlando’s newly opened Dreamworks Land and it pays homage to Shrek in the weirdest, most unhinged way. It’s a pretzel in the shape of Mike Myers’ ogre face inspired by the hit fairytale parody franchise—a “Shrekzel,” as it’s become known online by theme park foodies—and…

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The United States announced it is banning the sale of antivirus software from the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs on Thursday, according to a release from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. Kaspersky’s alleged close ties to the Russian government were found to pose a critical risk.…

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A Business Insider reporter took an overnight Amtrak train from New York City to Miami.
  • I recently spent 30 hours on an Amtrak train traveling from New York City to Miami in 2021.
  • I found the ride to be rough and bumpy, with far too much time spent in a cramped space.
  • But if you value the journey as much as the destination, you might enjoy the ride.

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The best things to watch this weekend.
  • Check out the "Perfect Match" finale or the "Orphan Black: Echoes" premiere this weekend.
  • Documentaries like "Tell Them You Love Me" and "Black Barbie" are newly streaming.
  • You can also catch up on new episodes of "Hart to Heart" and "My Life Is Murder."

There are a lot of new documentaries to watch if you're looking for a true story to dive into.

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I used to work a Disney World in Florida.
  • I worked at Disney World for several years, and now I visit the theme parks once a week.
  • Over the years, I've learned not to buy Genie+ or dessert party tickets at the parks.
  • I also don't tend to waste money on chicken nuggets or Loungefly bags. 

As an Orlando local and former Disney World employee, I visit the parks at least once a week.

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The Biden administration announced sanctions against 12 executives and senior leaders of Kaspersky Lab, a Russia-based cybersecurity company, on Friday. The announcement comes on the heels of the Commerce Department’s ban on the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus software in the US, citing national security concerns.

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Traffic moves along Highway 11 near the airport as viewed opposite Volcanoes National Park on December 12th, 2016, in Hilo, Hawaii. | Photo by George Rose/Getty Images

A group of young plaintiffs reached a historic climate settlement with the state of Hawaii and Hawaii Department of Transportation in a deal that will push the state to clean up tailpipe pollution.

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Satellite image from April 19, 2024, show Chinese mock-ups of what appear to be US aircraft in the Taklamakan Desert.
  • China built mock-ups of US aircraft out in the Taklamakan Desert, satellite images show. 
  • Apparent blast marks and craters suggest China may be using the area for target practice. 
  • China has previously built mock-ups of US warships and carriers, likely for similar