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YouTube TV subscribers will see their monthly bills increase to $82.99 starting in January, marking the latest in a series of price hikes for the popular streaming service. The company cites rising content costs as the reason for the increase, which brings the monthly cost of YouTube TV to more than double what it was at its launch in 2017.

AI-powered voice cloning tools are enabling criminals to impersonate loved ones and defraud unsuspecting victims, particularly older adults, out of large sums of money. To combat these scams, experts recommend creating a family "safe word" and establishing a protocol for verifying a caller's identity.

Google has uncovered thousands of fake business listings on Google Maps and has filed a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The company has implemented a range of tools to identify and remove fake business listings and plans to donate any damages it wins in the lawsuit to organizations working to fight scams.

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its current interest rate at its upcoming meeting, reflecting a cautious approach amidst global economic uncertainty. While the stock market has shown positive movement, concerns remain regarding the potential impact of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its trading partners.

Georgetown University researcher Badar Khan Suri was detained by immigration authorities for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism on social media, while Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was arrested for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Both are being held in Louisiana detention facilities.