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Inside the Trump administration’s dicey play to block states from regulating AI
Spurred to action by tech industry lobbyists and insiders, Republicans in the Senate appear to be planning to add language to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would...
All of ByHeart’s recalled baby formula may be contaminated with botulism, tests show
Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated. Laboratory tests of 36...
Retail sales rose slightly in September as Americans pulled back on spending
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the...
Why shoppers may spend less this holiday week—even with more deals
If you think everything seems expensive this year, you’re not alone. The high cost of living is on many Americans’ minds heading into the tail end of the year—a...
Why so many brands want to piss you off
If you ask New Yorkers on the street what they think about the giant, controversial print ad campaign in the NYC subway system, their initial response might be, “Which...
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since April as Americans worry about inflation and jobs
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring, and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence...
Attorneys general are fighting for states’ rights to regulate AI
The Trump administration is hunting for ways to block the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence. In response, dozens of state attorneys general have now sent a letter...
Boeing’s troubled Starliner won’t carry astronauts on its next mission
Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company’s next Starliner flight and instead perform a trial run with cargo to prove its safety. Monday’s announcement comes eight...
How to rebalance your portfolio in a soaring market
If you’ve chosen a target asset allocation—the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash in your portfolio— you’re probably ahead of many investors. But unless you’re investing in a set-and-forget...
Tesla faces lawsuit for these lethal design flaws in Washington State crash
Design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to suddenly accelerate out of control before it crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames, killing a woman and severely...
