This Christmas-themed Trump ‘pooper’ figurine is selling fast in Spain
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is once again the star of an army of clay figurines caught with their pants down and defecating, produced by Spanish craftsmen in keeping with a tradition from the...
View ArticleEVs and hybrids have improved their reliability, Consumer Reports survey finds
The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports. But vehicles...
View Article‘So LAZY this year’: The internet is furious that Spotify Wrapped embraced...
Before fully immersing yourself in the holiday spirit, there’s another yearly tradition to dive into: Spotify Wrapped day. This annual event gives Spotify’s 640 million users a chance to celebrate, or...
View ArticleGleeful social media response to UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reveals deep...
The apparent targeted attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot early Wednesday morning outside his midtown Manhattan hotel, has sparked a noticeably intense backlash on social...
View ArticleGen X just saw a big bump in 401(k) millionaires
Wall Street is hitting new record highs on a regular basis these days—and that’s making a strong case for people to invest in their retirement plans. A new report from Fidelity finds that the number...
View ArticleBad news for millennials: An Oxford study found a link between owning a home...
A new study has revealed a few connections through which homeownership can impact longevity. The study, led by Dr. Casey Breen, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Leverhulme...
View ArticleBitcoin $100K party: Why the price is a psychological milestone for longtime...
Crypto enthusiasts are rallying on social media over their new riches after Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold on Thursday. “$100,000 is a psychological milestone,” entrepreneur and investor...
View ArticleDollar General is testing same-day delivery in some 75 locations as dollar...
Dollar General is aiming to stay competitive with a helpful new service. The discount retailer is now offering same-day delivery to customers who want their orders in a hurry. On Thursday, CEO Todd...
View ArticleJudge rejects Boeing’s plea deal for conspiracy case over fatal 737 MAX crashes
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine for misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before...
View ArticleBiden administration renews push for airlines to pay passengers for flight...
The Biden administration said Thursday it will take steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers who are stranded when an airline causes flights...
View ArticleAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses course on controversial anesthesia...
Health insurance provider Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is backtracking on a planned policy change that had recently sparked the ire of anesthesiologists. The change, which critics said would have...
View Article$3.6B was donated on GivingTuesday this year
U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, now known as GivingTuesday, has...
View ArticleEPA boosts enforcement efforts the final year of the Biden administration
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enhanced enforcement efforts this year, doubling financial penalties issued to polluters and issuing the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime,...
View ArticleCharacter.AI is under fire for hosting pro-anorexia chatbots
“Hello, I am here to make you skinny,” opens the conversation on popular startup Character.AI. “Remember, it won’t be easy, and I won’t accept excuses or failure,” the bot continues. “Are you sure...
View ArticleFormer PayPal COO is Trump’s pick for ‘White House A.I. & Crypto Czar’
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he was appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar,” another step towards overhauling...
View ArticleCucumber recall expanded to more states, Walmart and Kroger stores, as...
A cucumber recall that began days before Thanksgiving is being expanded again amid ongoing fears that a wide variety of products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This week, no fewer than four...
View ArticleThe world’s food prices are at a 19-month high. Here’s why
The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Governor Newsom announces plans for this new legal border crossing
California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of trade with Mexico and immigrant labor at a press conference near the border on Thursday, striking a contrast with President-elect Donald...
View ArticleUnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reveals complexities in safeguarding corporate...
He’s one of the most famous and widely admired corporate leaders in the world. But it’s the haters that companies like Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta worry about.In an era when online anger and social...
View ArticleWhat to know about the $45 million dinosaur fossil now on display in New York...
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday.The giant stegosaurus fossil,...
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