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Trump’s new crypto venture is light on details, heavy on potential ethics landmines
Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After once deriding cryptocurrency as a “scam,” former President Donald Trump on Monday formally threw his support behind World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture whose business model remains largely [Read More…]
Instagram introduces mandatory ‘Teen Accounts’ with built-in limits, parental controls
Meta (NEW YORK) — For the first time in its history, Instagram on Tuesday announced the launch of accounts designed specifically for teenage users with built-in privacy protections. The new accounts, called “Teen Accounts,” will [Read More…]
Popeyes launches new $5 deal as fast food competition heats up
Popeyes (NEW YORK) — As fast food chains continue to drop prices on popular menu items in hopes of enticing hungry customers, Popeyes is entering the arena with a new $5 deal. The popular fried [Read More…]
Lamborghini’s CEO opens up about EVs, touchscreens and Kamala Harris
The Revuelto, Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid, pairs a V12 engine with three electric motors. — Morgan Korn/ABC News (NEW YORKI) — Lamborghini has sold adrenaline-inducing speed and spaceship-like designs for decades, to much success. The [Read More…]
What to know about a possible rate cut this week
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Borrowers have waited years for a sign of relief from high interest rates for everything from credit card loans to mortgages. The wait may come to an end this [Read More…]
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction tied to FTX collapse
Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, was convicted because of a “false narrative” told by federal prosecutors at a trial “tainted” by errors, [Read More…]
Boeing union workers reject contract; 96% vote to strike
In this June 25, 2024, file photo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington. — Jennifer Buchanan/POOL via AFP via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Tens of [Read More…]
30,000 Boeing workers are poised for a potential strike. Here’s what’s at stake
Stephen Brashear/Getty Images (SEATTLE) — Tens of thousands of Boeing workers are set to cast ballots in a vote Thursday that could potentially trigger a major strike against the embattled aerospace company with far-reaching implications [Read More…]
Fearless Fund ends program for Black women, settling discrimination lawsuit
Arian Simone (L) presents the Fearless Strivers New Orleans Grant onstage during the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 1, 2022 in New Orleans. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images) [Read More…]
These two grocery categories still cost more: Expert shares silver linings of food prices for shoppers, potential long term savings
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Inflation is down significantly from its 9.1% pandemic-era peak in 2022, but the cost of food — especially groceries — may continue to puzzle some consumers at checkout lines [Read More…]
Amazon launches new Amazon Saver private label to help shoppers save, take on Walmart, Target
Amazon (NEW YORK) — Amazon is expanding its grocery footprint, simplifying online shopping and launching a “new no-frills brand” to help consumers stretch their dollar, while taking aim at rival retail competitor Walmart. On Wednesday, [Read More…]
Shares in Trump’s Truth Social fall to record low following presidential debate
Win McNamee/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Shares in former President Donald Trump’s social media company fell to a record low Wednesday on the heels of Tuesday’s presidential debate, which a CNN poll indicated was won [Read More…]
Apple unveils its iPhone 16, Series 10 watch, latest AirPods
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Apple is unveiling its new iPhone 16 on Monday replete with artificial intelligence-driven features as the company introduces the buzzy technology into its signature smartphone. The Cupertino, [Read More…]
Slowing but steady job market reported in August
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Concerns about inflation have increasingly turned to concerns about the job market. Last month’s weaker than expected jobs report led to turmoil in stocks. The U.S. added 142,000 jobs [Read More…]
Safety regulators call for investigation into Shein, Temu
Shein and Temu icons are seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Federal safety regulators are [Read More…]
Waymo takes to the streets in more cities
A Jaguar I-Pace autonomous vehicle from Waymo is seen pulling over to collect a passenger, Aug. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. — Alex Stone/ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, [Read More…]
Fisher-Price recalling over 366K dumbbell toys due to potential choking hazard
Fisher-Price is recalling over 366,000 dumbbell toys that were sold as part of the brand’s Baby Biceps Gift Set. — United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (NEW YORK) — Toy giant Fisher-Price is recalling hundreds [Read More…]
California bill would allow undocumented immigrants paying taxes to get home loans
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new bill that would allow some undocumented immigrants to receive loans to buy homes is sparking debate as it passes through the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1840 would [Read More…]
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?
Image Source/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, moved closer to a strike Wednesday after the union announced that 99.99% of service members voted in favor [Read More…]
What is a crew appreciation fee? Why one major cruise line is raising the price
David Sacks/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — This summer brought lots of buzz around “tourist taxes” and other fees that can get tacked on to normal travel expenses. Now, another fee that may be familiar to [Read More…]