Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEACE - Wisdom, Unity, Love and Truth
Friday, May 22, 2026
Russellville Spring Cruise Night Is Back! — Saturday, May 23, 2026
Good music setting the tone for the evening
Local food & treats - snacks and drinks likely available nearby (food trucks & downtown eateries often participate)
Photo opps with vintage wheels and automotive art
Arrive early with your lawn chair - popular cruise nights fill up fast, and downtown spots are prime.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
$68 MILLION GOOGLE ASSISTANT PRIVACY Class Action Settlement — What You Need to Know
A major lawsuit - originally titled In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation - accused Google of allowing its Google Assistant - enabled products to capture and transmit private conversations without users’ consent. The case centered on devices such as Google Home speakers, Nest Hub displays, and Pixel phones.
Why the Lawsuit Happened
Consumers claimed these devices were activating and recording audio even when users did not say the wake command (“Hey Google”). This problem, known as “false accepts,” occurs when a device mistakenly interprets background speech as the hot word and begins capturing audio automatically.
Plaintiffs argued these unintended recordings were then sent to Google's servers, violating user privacy. While Google denied wrongdoing, it agreed to a $68 million settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of a trial.
Deadline to File a Claim: August 27, 2026
Who Qualifies for a Payment?
The nationwide settlement includes two groups of eligible claimants:
1. Purchaser Class
Anyone who bought a Google-made device with Google Assistant between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026 (the date the court granted preliminary approval).
2. Privacy Class
Anyone who used (or lived in a household with) a Google Assistant device during the same period and had their voice recorded or transmitted, even if they did not purchase the device themselves.
How Much Can Claimants Receive?
The settlement uses a points-based payout system:
Device Owners (Purchaser Class)
- Up to 4 points per device, for up to 3 devices
- Estimated payout: $18–$56 per device, depending on the number of approved claims
Privacy-Only Claimants
- 1 point if you didn’t own a device but were recorded
- Estimated payout: $2–$10
How to File a Claim
The court-approved claims website is:
GoogleAssistantPrivacyLitigation.com
Filing Options
You can submit a claim in two ways:
Online - Use the Unique ID and PIN included in your Notice to file quickly.
By Mail - Download and print the claim form from the website, then mail it to the address listed there.
Didn’t Receive a Notice?
You can still file. The claims website includes instructions for people who:
- Did not get a Unique ID and PIN
- Lost their Notice
- Believe they qualify based on device ownership or usage
Payment Methods
During the filing process, you can choose:
- Direct Deposit (ACH)
- Zelle
If Google identified you as a potential class member, your Notice should already contain your Unique ID and PIN.
Deadline to File a Claim: August 27, 2026
References
Here are the sources this summary is based on:
- ClassAction.org — Google Assistant $68M Settlement
- TopClassActions.com — Google Settles for $68M
- Reddit discussion of Reuters coverage
Friday, May 1, 2026
$2.4 Million Anne Arundel Data Breach Class Action Settlement
If you were a patient or visited Anne Arundel Dermatology, P.A for services, your personal information may have been impacted by a data security incident.
Here's an important class action settlement that resolves claims that unauthorized third parties accessed its systems between February 14, 2025 and May 13, 2025, potentially exposing personally identifiable and protected health information.
A federal court in Maryland is overseeing the case.
Who’s Included?
You are part of the Settlement Class if you’re a U.S. resident whose personal information – including contact details or health information – was collected by Anne Arundel Dermatology on or before December 9, 2025. There are approximately 1.9 million class members.
What You Could Get
If you qualify and timely submit a valid claim by July 8, 2026, you may be eligible for:
1. Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the breach, or
2. A pro rata cash payment (estimated around $100), and
3. Three years of free medical data monitoring services to help protect against identity theft and related issues.
Claim Deadline: July 8, 2026
Opt-Out/Exclusion Deadline: June 9, 2026
Final Fairness Hearing: July 16, 2026 (the court will decide whether to approve the settlement).
If you do nothing, you won’t get any settlement compensation and will give up certain legal rights related to this case.
File a claim
You should have received an email in early April dated with a claim ID - identifying you as a class member. Go to the official claims site and enter the Notification Claim number and complete the registration and payment forms.
If you did not get a notification ID, follow the instructions on the claims site.
Go to the official settlement site:
https://www.AnneArundelPrivacySettlement.com