AI technology will decide who’s next in line at the bar
Now, British developers behind a new “AI bar” are promising to consign shouts of “who’s next” to history, with the…
In the wake of massacres, Walmart is pressured to stop selling guns
America is again confronting shocking illustrations of the devastation of mass shootings, and advocates devoted to ending gun violence and…
8chan link to El Paso shooting is at least the third atrocity this year where a suspect is believed to have used the site
8chan is an online messaging board that has been used by anonymous accounts to share extremist messages and cheer on…
Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying ‘smuggled fuel’ in Gulf
Iranian forces seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel, state media reported Sunday, marking the…
Health insurers experience July heatwave
Health insurer stocks heated up in July. Interested in Weather? Add Weather as an interest to stay up to date…
Fortnite gives away $3 million to its first-ever solo world champion
Beating out other pros and famous streamers, Kyle ‘Bugha’ Giersdorf, 16, made a name for himself by dominating from the…
Walmart and Nordstrom are building stores that don’t sell anything
So Walmart and Nordstrom are building physical stores that don’t actually sell anything. The two retailers are creating small hubs…
Watch late night hosts take on Robert Mueller's testimony
Here’s the late night shows hosts’ take on the highly anticipated testimony by former special counsel Robert S. Mueller. Source…
CNN anchor flew in stunt jet. It didn't go well
CNN’s Richard Quest took to the skies with the Breitling Jet Team for a once-in-a-lifetime flight involving daring spins, punishing…
Fortnite World Cup: unexpected winners of the duo championship
Players have flown from all over the world to compete at the first ever Fortnite World Cup, a large sporting…
Israel, US test missile defense system in Alaska
Israel and the United States say they have successfully tested a jointly developed missile defense system in Alaska. Interested in…
Macy's pulls product after complaints of body shaming
Retail giant Macy’s pulled from its shelves dishes featuring portion sizes as types of jeans after some customers complained that…
Despite calls to start over, US health system covers 90%
America’s much-maligned health care system is covering 9 out of 10 people, a fact that hasn’t stopped the 2020 presidential…
Troubled SC nuclear firm kept radioactive trash in leaky bin
Federal authorities say a nuclear plant in South Carolina kept radioactive trash in a leaky 40-foot shipping container, raising concerns…
The Latest: UN concerned heat heading for Greenland
The Latest on Europe’s heat wave (all times local): Interested in Climate Change? Add Climate Change as an interest to…
Justice Department OKs T-Mobile’s $26 billion deal with Sprint
U.S. regulators have approved T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion takeover of rival Sprint, despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in…
Black rag dolls meant to be abused are pulled from stores
Black rag dolls that came with instructions to “find a wall” and slam the toy against it have been pulled…
Congresswoman rethinks colorful hats after telephone threat
A Florida congresswoman known for her colorful hats says she’s rethinking her signature headwear following a telephone threat. The Miami…
Feds find potential fraud in student loan repayment plans
Tens of thousands of federal student loan borrowers may be getting their monthly payments lowered by lying about their income…
Asian shares fall ahead of US-China trade talks
Asian shares are lower Friday as investors continued to watch the brewing trade conflict between China and the U.S., and…
Boris Johnson becomes UK PM, aims to win over doubters
Boris Johnson took over as Britain’s prime minister Wednesday, vowing to break the impasse that defeated his predecessor by leading…
Textured breast implant recalled due to ties to rare cancer
Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for certain textured models after regulators alerted the company to…
New Trump administration proposal would cut roughly 3 million people off food stamps
A new Trump administration proposal revealed on Tuesday would cut roughly 3 million people from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Siemens CEO calls out Trump’s racism
“I find it depressing that the most important political office in the world is turning into the face of racism…
Marvel's Avengers star in new video game
Marvel Entertainment hopes to continue its box office success in the gaming industry. Check out the new trailer for “Marvel’s…
Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back to the United States
Its owner, Tru Kids Brands, announced Thursday that Toys “R” Us is being reborn in the United States with two…
Dollar stores are everywhere. That’s a problem for poor Americans
Dollar stores have never been more popular. Yet a wave of cities and towns have passed laws curbing the expansion…
General Mills is betting that kids and older people will help save cereal
The cereal category has been shrinking over the past several years as increasingly health-conscious consumers turn to other options. But…
ESPN personality goes on politically charged Trump rant
ESPN radio and TV personality Dan Le Batard called his own network “cowardly” for not addressing President Donald Trump and…
Fast, free shipping has an environmental cost
Well, not exactly. The problem is, there is a cost to the environment — and retailers are doing a careful…
Amazon strike: Minnesota workers demand safer working conditions
Prime Day is the biggest event of the year for Amazon, which has built one of the most efficient supply…
Venezuelan authorities arrest 2 Guaidó security guards
Venezuelan authorities have detained two members of opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s security team, keeping pressure on their U.S.-backed adversary even…
Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins
The first train using new equipment from China pulled out of Havana Saturday, hauling excited passengers on the start of…
US budget deficit jumps 23% through June
The U.S. budget deficit increased by $140 billion during the first nine months of this budget year to $747.1 billion…
Dow Jones industrials cross 27,000 points for first time
A turbulent day on Wall Street ended in the record books Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above…
Fox News host calls USWNT ‘unpatriotic’
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is…
Minnesota Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike next week
Amazon workers in a suburban Minneapolis are planning to mark the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event — with a…
State Department proposes $2 billion sale of arms to Taiwan
The State Department is proposing the sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 108 Abrams tanks and 250…
Oregon governor ready to take lead on divisive climate plan
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Monday that she’s ready to use her executive power to lower carbon emissions following a…
Nike cancels shoe featuring early version of American flag
“Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old…
Racist, anti-gay student flyers challenge Wyoming district
The leaflets distributed by students at a junior high school told pre-teens to “Join the KKK” and that “It’s not…
Lawsuit targets alleged Puerto Rico power company corruption
A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico‘s finances filed a lawsuit on Sunday to recover what it called massive fraudulent…
Trump at the DMZ with Kim Kong Un: Just a stunt?
President Trump repeatedly complained about press coverage as he visited the DMZ and made a historic step into North Korean…
White House unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan
The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a $50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine…
Toys ‘R’ Us plans to return in the United States
Richard Barry, CEO of Tru Kids Brands and former global chief merchandising officer at Toys “R” Us, plans to open…
Khethworks uses solar power to help Indian farmers water their crops
Rain evaporates fast in the country’s punishing summer heat, forcing farmers to rely on expensive and polluting diesel pumps to…
US likely to impose more tariffs on China if new trade deal isn’t reached
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer said before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday that the U.S. is ready to place…
CEO: Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem
The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its…
Ivanka Trump took in nearly $4M from DC hotel last year
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner took in as much as $135 million in revenue during their second year as aides…
California county questions security deal for men-only club
An annual retreat in California put on by an elite club whose ranks include former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard…
Walmart in-home delivery will get groceries from the food aisle to your fridge
In a new service announced Friday, customers will be able to order groceries online, and then a Walmart worker will…
Aldi moves in to Walmart’s backyard
Aldi opened a store in Bentonville in October. It’s part of Aldi’s $5 billion plan to expand to 2,500 stores…
Animal rights activist facing felonies in Jeff Bezos protest
A California animal rights activist can be freed from jail without bail pending her next court date on felony charges…
YouTube updates hate speech guidelines to prohibit videos
YouTube updated its hate speech policies Wednesday to prohibit videos with white supremacy and neo-Nazi viewpoints. Interested in YouTube? Add…
Joe Biden unveils $5 trillion climate plan
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a $5 trillion-plus climate proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to…
iTunes changed music. Then streaming killed it
Apple is discontinuing iTunes thanks to the rise of streaming. But at one point, iTunes revolutionized how we buy and…
Boeing says some of its 737 Max planes may have defective parts
Working with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing said it has reached out to airlines that fly 737 planes, advising them…