Uber ordered to pay $40M to parents of woman fatally struck after being left on freeway
(NEW YORK) -- The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was struck and killed after her Uber driver left her along a Southern California... Read More.
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Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023
(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will issue a decision on the level of interest rates as the United States weathers a months-long... Read More.
What are the top threats posed by AI and should you be worried?
(NEW YORK) -- The most powerful executives in the artificial intelligence industry in recent days warned of a grave threat posed by the technology,... Read More.
What does the closure of Saudi-Arabia’s East-West pipeline mean for gas prices?
(WASHINGTON) -- Global oil prices on Monday climbed to their highest level since May after Saudi Arabia shut down a key pipeline, choking worldwide... Read More.
Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
(WASHINGTON) -- Amazon announced Sunday it's pausing operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following last week's cargo plane crash in Miami, which killed five... Read More.
Anthropic says it blocked potential AI bioweapon misuse
(NEW YORK) -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it blocked several possible attempts to use its AI technology for research that could potentially support... Read More.
Inflation holds steady at elevated level as Iran war pushes up gas prices
(WASHINGTON) -- Inflation held steady in August but price increases remained elevated as the Iran war continued to push up fuel prices months after... Read More.
How some influencers are reacting to followers’ economic woes
(NEW YORK) -- If you're a millennial, you may remember the beauty and lifestyle influencers of the 2000s and 2010s. Back then, influencers were... Read More.
US-Canada trade war threatens economic fallout in key midterm states
(NEW YORK) -- Barters Island Bees, a honey seller in Maine with flavors like "Gentle Ginger" and "Blueberry Lemon," grew year after year --... Read More.
Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
(LONDON) -- The global price of oil topped $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July, as continued tensions between Iran... Read More.
Apple announces new products Wednesday. Here’s what to know
(NEW YORK) -- Apple held its annual product event on Wednesday as customers worldwide watched for fresh products as well as the debut of... Read More.
TSA launches program allowing non-travelers past security
(NEW YORK) -- The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program that allows some people without a plane ticket to go through airport... Read More.
