After fire kills 3, NYC officials say retailers, delivery apps must do more to ensure e-bike safety
New York City officials say retailers and food delivery companies must do more to halt the proliferation of unsafe e-bike and e-scooter batteries, after a fire blamed on an electric scooter’s lithium ion battery killed three people
2023-11-15 04:25
After Nevada crash, federal accident investigators want cars to warn drivers if they're speeding
Federal accident investigators want automakers to install systems on all new vehicles that warn drivers when they go over the speed limit
2023-11-15 04:22
The Bird flu outbreak isn't over, but it's less severe, helping egg and poultry prices recover
Nearly 5 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been slaughtered this year because of a persistent bird flu outbreak that began in 2022, but as big as that number may sound, it’s far less than the number of birds killed last year and that means consumers generally aren’t seeing as much impact on poultry and egg prices
2023-11-15 03:54
Millennial Money: These Airbnb horror stories can teach you what to watch for
Airbnb “horror stories” are a genre unto themselves
2023-11-15 01:00
'A noisy rock 'n' roll': How growing interest in Formula One is felt across the music world
Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One
2023-11-15 00:29
Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court
Disney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending
2023-11-15 00:16
YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspension
YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including requiring creators to reveal whether they’ve used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos
2023-11-14 23:58
A third round of US sanctions against Hamas focuses on the money transfers from Iran to Gaza
The United States says it has imposed a third round of sanctions on a group of Hamas officials, members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad who work to transfer money from Iran to Gaza, and a Lebanese money exchange service that facilitates the transfers
2023-11-14 21:49
Finance may be junked from EU climate law, leaked memo shows. Critics say it could be unenforceable
Flagship EU legislation that's meant to force European companies to screen out climate harms from their business operations faces being dramatically watered down
2023-11-14 20:45
Long-haul carrier Emirates signals it will hold off on major Airbus purchase over engine worries
Long-haul carrier Emirates has signaled it will hold off on a major purchase of Airbus A350 aircraft over concerns about their Rolls Royce engines, marking a major blow for the European manufacturer as it hopes to close the sale during the Dubai Air Show
2023-11-14 19:53
Home Depot sales continue to slide but the biggest home improvement chain still tops expectations
Home Depot is continuing to see its sales decline amid inflation concerns, and the home improvement retailer narrowed its fiscal 2023 outlook
2023-11-14 19:46
Russian court fines Google for failing to store personal data on its users
A Russian court has fined Google for failing to store personal data on its Russian users, the latest in a series of fines on the tech giant amid tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine
2023-11-14 19:25