OpenAI: The cast of characters of Silicon Valley’s latest, juiciest upheaval
CNN By Jennifer Korn and Paul Glader, CNN (CNN) — When technology firm OpenAI ousted its CEO Sam Altman last week with little warning and less…
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Here are the dozen brands that have paused ads on X amid ongoing crisis for Elon Musk’s platform
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — At least a dozen major brands have halted ad spending on X, formerly Twitter, since its latest…
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TSA rules: What’s allowed in — and prohibited from — your carry-on bag this holiday season
Packing for a trip can be a daunting experience — especially if you’re traveling home for the holidays. You want to streamline your…
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Holiday shopping: Month-long sale season may dilute the impact of Black Friday
New York (CNN) — Black Friday, for plenty of people, will mark a day of relaxation after family and friends gather around a traditional turkey…
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IRS delays reporting rules for users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps will get a bit of a tax reprieve this year.…
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8 ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday
Lendio outlines 8 things small businesses should do to prepare for Cyber…
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How to help your business prepare for and recover from natural disasters
Natural disasters are unpredictable, but companies can mitigate damage. Westfield compiled a list of the worst natural disasters and found expert…
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10 tech innovations that have improved driving safety since 2000
Westfield compiled a list of 10 tech innovations since 2000 that have helped make cars and roads…
Continue Reading Elon Musk is now boosting the ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk on Monday boosted the dangerous, years-old “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory in a post on X,…
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Home sales slumped to slowest pace in more than 13 years in October as prices, borrowing costs, soar
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped in October to their slowest pace in more than…
Continue Reading The fate of OpenAI hangs in the balance
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Nearly a week into a leadership crisis that’s thrown the artificial intelligence industry into chaos,…
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Senate subcommittee issues subpoena to Live Nation and Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco
New York (CNN) — After ticket meltdowns for Taylor Swift and Bruce Spingsteen concerts earlier this year, the Senate Subcommittee on…
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Millennial Money: How to set good money examples for kids
By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet Kids absorb money lessons whether you intend for them to do so or not. They observe your spending decisions, overhear…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 21: Israel, AI, Seasonal viruses, Trump, Gun violence
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A few days before Thanksgiving, the White House appears eager to promote dropping prices on everything…
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Drive-thru pet wellness clinic serves hundreds of borderland pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Animal Services Department working in conjunction with Petco Love hosted a fourth free pet wellness…
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A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press The best holiday gifts for gardeners will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days ahead, and spread a…
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Disneyland’s $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager…
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6 stats you need to know about LGBTQ+ youth mental health
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of statistics about LGBTQ+ youth mental health using data from The Trevor Project’s 2022…
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New store selling Chihuahuas, Locomotive gear opens at the Fountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group opened a new Sports Shop at the Fountains of Farah. The new shop welcomed shoppers on Friday…
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Is it safe to drive after eating Thanksgiving turkey?
With the elevated number of cars on the road during the Thanksgiving holiday, Automoblog looked into whether the reported effects of turkey…
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Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the…
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‘It’s degrading’: Starbucks workers to strike on Red Cup Day in largest work stoppage in company history
(ABC NEWS) — Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are set to walk off the job on Thursday in the largest work stoppage in the…
Continue Reading Walmart, Costco and other companies rethink self-checkout
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The backlash against self-checkout is growing, and stores are starting to dial back on the…
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Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press The Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain — the minerals and…
Continue Reading ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is here
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN Bet, a sports-gambling service rebranded with the name of the Disney-owned sports channel, launched Tuesday in 17 U.S. states.…
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Vehicles with higher, vertical front ends raise risks for pedestrians
Motor vehicles with higher, more vertical front ends are the most dangerous to pedestrians, according to a highway safety organization.An Insurance…
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Las Vegas Sphere reports nearly $100 million revenue loss
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVIA) — The Sphere is one of Las Vegas’ biggest and newest attractions. Yet the company that oversees the 18,000 seat music and…
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New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer A federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big…
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This unmanned lifeboat could rescue drowning people on its own
CNN By Rebecca Cairns, CNN; video by Hazel Pfeifer, CNN (CNN) — Far from the watchful eyes of the coastguard, Scotland’s waters are home to…
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Virgin Galactic says layoffs were necessary for future growth
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Virgin galactic laid off 73 people in Las Cruces, mainly technical operators. The company told ABC-7 the layoffs…
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