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US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants

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Almost all of the 20 U.S. state government-run health insurance marketplaces shared residents’ application information with advertising and tech giants, including Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and Snap, according to a new investigation by Bloomberg.

The report drives home the privacy problems created by pixel-sized trackers, which allow website owners to collect information about their visitors, often for web analytics and identifying bugs. A common tool in digital advertising, these trackers also allow the collection of personal information if misconfigured and placed on websites that contain sensitive content, such as healthcare data.

Per Bloomberg, New York’s health insurance exchange shared information with several tech companies about a person’s application, including whether they provided details about whether they have incarcerated family members.

The health insurance exchange for Washington, D.C. also asked residents about the person’s sex and race, which TikTok’s pixel tracker attempted to redact. Some races were masked and others were not, the publication reported. A spokesperson for the Washington, D.C. exchange told Bloomberg that residents’ email address, phone number, and country identifiers were also shared with TikTok.

Washington, D.C. paused its rollout of the TikTok tracker, and Virginia removed the Meta tracker from its website after Bloomberg found it was sharing residents’ ZIP codes with the tech giant.

This is not a new problem, and has previously caught out telehealth startups and healthcare giants alike. Several companies and healthcare giants have had to notify millions that they inadvertently collected and shared their health information with tech giants, whose profits are derived from using consumer data for advertising.

But Bloomberg’s investigation shows that these pixel trackers can affect large swathes of the population when placed on government websites. The publication noted that more than seven million Americans purchased health insurance for this year through a state health insurance exchange.

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2027: Peter Obi not loss to ADC, he’s having fun in NDC – Atiku’s aide

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Special Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, says the exit of former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, from the ADC was never a loss to the party.

Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Sunday, Shaibu said Obi was having fun in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

He was speaking on the exit of Obi from the ADC early last month.

Recall that Obi and former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, dumped the ADC for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases.

Airing his own opinion, Atiku’s aide said, “I don’t see Peter Obi’s exit as a loss to the ADC. Peter has found a haven in the NDC or wherever he is. He’s simply having fun there.

“Let me tell you something. In that place, they have what we call the office of the Supreme Leader.

“That’s the only party in Nigeria where I have not seen the party officials. I’ve never heard the party chairman. I’ve never heard of the party secretary. I only hear from their Supreme Leader.”

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DO-OR-DIE AT SHOWTIME: Warriors Eye Final Spot As Knights And Rebels Prepare For Winner-Takes-All Showdown

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The road to the Showtime Bowl reaches a dramatic crossroads today as Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki prepares to host one of the biggest nights in Showtime Flag Football history.

After an electrifying first leg that produced intense battles, playoff drama, and an unforgettable 82-point thriller, the Showtime Bowl Series XIV Playoffs return today for the decisive second leg — where championship dreams will survive or die.

Four teams remain in the hunt.

Only two will move one step closer to lifting the Showtime Bowl trophy.

And by the end of tonight, the playoff picture will look completely different.

The opening matchup of the evening sees the Abia-Warriors return to battle the Ibom Raptors after securing a hard-fought 21-13 victory in the first leg.

The Warriors once again showed why they have become one of the most dominant teams in Showtime football, using their experience and discipline to take an eight-point advantage into today’s clash.

But despite the defeat, the Raptors left the first leg with renewed belief.

Unlike previous meetings where the Warriors completely controlled the contest, the Raptors fought fiercely and proved they have the talent to challenge one of the league’s biggest powerhouses.

Now they face their biggest test yet.

Can the Raptors produce the comeback that could shake the entire league?

Or will the Warriors continue their march toward another championship appearance?

With stars on both sides capable of changing a game in an instant, the opening playoff battle promises tension, physicality, and elite football from the first whistle.

Then comes the game everyone is talking about.

The Lagos Knights and Lagos Rebels return to the field after producing one of the greatest playoff spectacles in Showtime history.

Their first-leg encounter ended in a breathtaking 41-41 draw, leaving absolutely nothing between two of the hottest teams in the league.

It was football at its finest.

Touchdowns. Big plays. Momentum swings. Pure entertainment.

Now the rivalry enters its final chapter.

The Knights arrive carrying momentum from their remarkable rise during the postseason, including a dominant 59-0 Wildcard victory that announced them as serious contenders.

The Rebels, meanwhile, continue to play with confidence, swagger, and the fearless attacking style that has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.

Today there will be no second chances.

No draws.

No escape.

One team advances. One team’s season ends.

The atmosphere inside Showtime Arena is expected to be electric as players, coaches, and supporters prepare for what could become one of the defining nights of the Showtime Bowl Series XIV season.

From rising stars and fierce rivalries to unforgettable moments and championship ambitions, Showtime Flag Football continues to showcase why it remains one of the fastest-growing and most exciting sports platforms in Nigeria.

Today is about more than football.

It is about pride.

It is about legacy.

It is about earning the right to continue the journey.

Four teams enter Showtime Arena with dreams of championship glory.

By the end of tonight, only the strongest will remain standing on the Road to the Showtime Bowl.

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