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bigtunaonline/iStock (NEW YORK) — Facebook will implement new tools to increase transparency and safety for users following Tuesday’s explosive whistleblower hearing, Facebook Vice President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg said Sunday. “We will, of course, [Read More…]

FlamingoImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — In 2005, when music producer and engineer Elliot Scheiner was working with the Foo Fighters on “In Your Honor,” he had the rock group sit in an Acura TL parked outside [Read More…]

Nikada/iStock (NEW YORK) — The stock market has been a roller coaster ride in recent weeks, with wild swings from day to day at times. The major indices have also hit record after record this [Read More…]

YinYang/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Hiring in the U.S. fell far below expectations last month, with employers adding just 194,000 jobs versus the expected 500,000, as the delta variant slows the pace of the recovery. The unemployment rate [Read More…]

400tmax/GettyImages (NEW YORK) — Google is cracking down on ads that deny climate change science after advertisers and digital creators complained about them running alongside their own content. The company also said it’s no longer [Read More…]

guvendemir/iStock (WASHINGTON) — United Airlines expects travel to surge in December as more people look to get away for the holidays. “We’re seeing a lot of pent-up demand in our data and are offering a [Read More…]

smithcjb/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Americans will soon be seeing new, empowering faces on some U.S. quarters. On Wednesday, the United States Mint announced its quarter designs for 2022, which feature five trailblazing American women. The five [Read More…]

alexeys/iStock (NEW YORK) — As Americans continue to cook, do laundry and use more electricity at home amid the pandemic, utility bill prices are predicted to rise this winter. Ken Gurny, a homeowner in New [Read More…]

iStock/luchezar (NEW YORK) — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are back. The apps, owned by Facebook, stopped working Monday for millions of users across the U.S., according to outage site Down Detector. Both the mobile and web [Read More…]

Carvel/Freeform (NEW YORK) — Freeform and ice cream shop Carvel conjured up a sweet collaboration to celebrate the 31 Nights of Halloween. Carvel added three limited-edition shakes, each one inspired by the Sanderson Sisters of Disney’s [Read More…]

Microsoft (NEW YORK) — Starting Tuesday, PC owners who run Windows 10 will be eligible to download Windows 11 for free. But the ability to use Microsoft’s latest operating system will largely depend on your [Read More…]

slobo/iStock (NEW YORK) — The backup of container ships off the coast of major ports of entry has greatly slowed the nation’s supply chain, prompting new possible workarounds ahead of the busy holiday retail season. [Read More…]

L. Busacca/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Whitney Houston will always be remembered as an extraordinary musician, actress and beauty icon. MAC Cosmetics is honoring her life and legacy by launching a makeup collection that’s being [Read More…]

zubada/iStock (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans have traded traditional work wardrobes for loungewear in the nearly two years of working remotely during the pandemic. Now, as companies discuss return-to-office plans, many people are also [Read More…]

Bulgnn/iStock (NEW YORK) — Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture, achievements and valuable contributions of Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx Americans who have made waves and inspired others to achieve success in their [Read More…]

Lou Rocco/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — On the latest episode of the “Behind The Table” podcast, former co-host of “The View” Lisa Ling and current co-host Sara Haines spoke candidly about their biggest regrets while [Read More…]

Tomsmith585/iStock (NEW YORK) — HomeGoods introduced a new shopping platform today to pick up your favorite candles, throw blankets and kitchen goods from the comfort of your home. HomeGoods.com, the highly anticipated online store from [Read More…]

Volkswagen (NEW YORK) — Get your sedan while you still can. The Toyota Avalon, Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat will soon join the fast-growing list of sedans sent to automotive exile. Americans’ unyielding appetite for [Read More…]

Nadya So/iStock (NEW YORK) — Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with federal prosecutors in Brooklyn on Friday to resolve a sanctions violation case that has kept her detained [Read More…]

LilliDay/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule Thursday to reduce super-polluting greenhouse gases commonly used in air conditioners and refrigerators as part of the cooling process. This is a major leap [Read More…]