Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits
A federal court ruling has cleared the way for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids
2023-05-31 00:27
Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts say in new warning
Scientists and tech industry leaders, including executives at Microsoft and Google, have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind
2023-05-31 00:21
Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning
Scientists and tech industry leaders, including executives at Microsoft and Google, have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind
2023-05-30 23:25
Stock market today: Wall Street is mixed as DC moves to avoid default
Wall Street is drifting in mixed trading after Washington struck a tentative deal to avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt
2023-05-30 22:52
Consumer confidence declines again in May, 4th time in 5 months, particularly for older Americans
Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans, particularly older ones, became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation
2023-05-30 22:50
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle
2023-05-30 22:22
Central figure in German tax evasion scandal convicted in 2nd case
A central figure in a German tax evasion scandal has been convicted and sentenced to more than eight years in prison, the second verdict against him in the space of a few months
2023-05-30 21:51
US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving, says feature was disabled
U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving
2023-05-30 20:51
Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations
China’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry
2023-05-30 19:46
Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso joining forces in ecological technology
German truck maker Daimler, Toyota and two other automakers plan to work together on new technologies, including the use of hydrogen fuel, to help fight climate change
2023-05-30 17:53
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing.
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas’ economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources
2023-05-30 13:57
Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak
The man who led China's pandemic response says inquiries into its origins should consider everything.
2023-05-30 13:19