Waymo expands driverless robotaxi service to 3 major US cities
Waymo on Tuesday began welcoming its first public riders in Denver, San Diego and Tampa, expanding its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to 14 cities. The Alphabet-owned self-driving car company said tens of thousands of people in each newly launched market have already signed up for access. The company plans to gradually add riders before eventually […]
DOJ seizes $560K in cryptocurrency allegedly intended for Hamas, disrupts online recruitment network
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the seizure of more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency donations and the disruption of recruitment websites connected to terrorist organization Hamas. Through court-authorized seizures, the FBI seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of domains and servers Hamas was allegedly using to raise money and recruit […]
Beloved toy retailer continues comeback with new California store as nostalgic shoppers rejoice
Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles back to another American shopping mall as the once-dominant retailer continues a brick-and-mortar comeback that has nostalgic fans buzzing. A new location is coming to Northridge Fashion Center in California’s San Fernando Valley, joining a growing roster of Toys R Us stores opening across the country, […]
Nearly 150,000 Ford vehicles recalled after defect raises risk of sudden power loss while driving
Federal regulators announced a significant safety recall affecting nearly 150,000 Ford Mustang vehicles over a critical defect that could cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving. The recall, dated Aug. 25 and initiated by Ford, affects 148,663 vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The […]
California airport considering scrapping post-9/11 policy that barred goodbyes at terminal gates
A California airport is considering a major policy shift that would allow non-ticketed visitors to undergo TSA screening and enter secure areas and greet arriving passengers or say goodbye to departing loved ones at the gate. Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s potential change would bring back the emotional send-offs and gate-side reunions that were common before […]
DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on Tuesday said it had expanded its investigation into beef affordability to include eight of the largest grocery retailers in the United States. The expansion comes after the DOJ launched an antitrust probe in May into the “Big Four” meatpackers — JBS, Cargill, Tyson Foods and National Beef […]
Weight-loss supplement recalled after FDA finds undeclared toxic substance
A weight loss supplement has been recalled over two undeclared ingredients, including a toxic substance commonly used as a pesticide and herbicide. Florida-based Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. issued a nationwide recall for Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0. Affected products have a lot number of 25M12F and an expiration date of September 2027. The […]
Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO: How he led the tech giant’s rise to $4T
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his role at the helm of one of the world’s largest tech companies after a 15-year tenure that saw Apple become the first publicly traded U.S. company with a $1 trillion market cap and other notable milestones. He announced in April that he would step down as […]
Josh Allen’s ‘Billustration’ initiative with New Era, raising over $140K for children’s hospital, returns
Last NFL season, you may have noticed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen wearing some unique hats while walking in and out of Highmark Stadium each week for his games. No, it wasn’t the usual Bills logo, or even the team’s blue and red colors, on the front. Instead, it is an array of designs, colors […]
Bessent urges G20 to ‘get back to the basics’ with deregulation and growth-first agenda
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a firm call to action to global financial leaders in his opening remarks at the G20 Finance Track meetings on Monday, urging the group to refocus on driving “stronger and more durable growth” by dismantling government-imposed economic barriers. Speaking at the gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors, Bessent […]