Parents ask Amazon to change name of Alexa speaker after kids with same name get bullied

“Alexa, change your name!”  That’s what parents are calling on companies to do after a teenage girl named Alexa legally changed her name after being bullied for having the same name as Amazon’s smart speaker assistant. U.K.-based parents revealed how their daughter’s name, Alexa, has resulted in harassment because of its association with the ubiquitous…

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Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend

It’s a good idea to check with the neighbors before planning a Fourth of July party. As the occasions approaches, people across the country are likely preparing to celebrate in traditional ways. This includes grilling with friends and family and, of course, shooting off some fireworks. For some, however, fireworks may not be a fun…

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