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United Airlines CEO Addresses Recent Plane Incidents
The CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby, has penned a letter to reassure passengers amidst a recent surge in concerning plane incidents.
Apple Could Collaborate With Google for Gemini-Powered Feature on iPhones
Apple and Google are in discussions to reach a partnership agreement to leverage the power of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence tool to diversify features on the iPhone.
Blue Bell Announces New Flavor: Gooey Butter Cake
Blue Bell has just introduced a new flavor that might be bound for success: Gooey Butter Cake.
McDonald’s Struggles With Changing Prices and Home-Cooked Meals
During a recent investor conference, McDonald’s CFO Ian Borden revealed a notable trend among lower-income Americans: a shift away from fast food in favor of home-cooked meals.
LaGuardia Airport Rises From Worst to First, Named Best in North America
Renovations helped rank LaGuardia as one of the best airports in a 2023 survey.
Reddit Faces FTC Inquiry Over AI Data Ahead of IPO
In a recent update to its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus, Reddit disclosed that it’s under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its data-licensing practices for training artificial…
Tyson Foods Faces Boycott After Report Claims Company Plans To Hire Asylum Seekers
Tyson Foods, the well-known food processing company, finds itself in hot water as calls for a boycott surge due to allegations of planning to employ migrants at its factories.
Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy
Walmart self-checkout lanes are possibly being reserved for select customers like Walmart+ subscribers and delivery drivers as part of an experimental phase where different methods are being tested.
JOANN Files for Bankruptcy Due to Drop in Consumer Spending
Due to a steep drop in discretionary spending by customers, JOANN, the 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer based in Ohio, has filed for bankruptcy.
Apple Settles Lawsuit Over China iPhone Sales
Apple has finally agreed to pay $490 million to resolve the claims about how CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a decline in iPhone sales in China.
Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Spent the Night Alone in an Ohio Target
A 12-year-old boy was found alone in a Target store in Blacklick, Ohio, before it opened for business on March 11.
Cybertruck Engineer Pleads Tesla Owners To Stop Torturing the Truck
A Cybertruck engineer has asked owners to put an end to recent torturous tests.
New Frozen Treats by OREO for St. Patrick’s Day
OREO is ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a frosty surprise. While it won’t be handing out pots of gold, it’s offering a chance to snag some delicious treats.
Nissan and Honda To Explore Joining Forces for EVs
Nissan and Honda announced that they signed an agreement to start a study into the feasibility of a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.
Air Fryer Recall: Best Buy Urges Immediate Action
Best Buy is urging customers who purchased an Insignia air fryer to act fast, as the company issues a recall due to potential hazards.
McDonald’s Global Technology Outage
McDonald’s found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.
US Retail Spending Inches Up, Gasoline Sales Drive February Rebound
Retail spending in the United States showed a modest recovery last month, with Americans increasing their purchases, especially in gasoline, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department released…
Driverless Robotaxis Roll Out in Los Angeles
In Hollywood, if you spot a car cruising without a driver, don’t panic. About 50 driverless robotaxis hit the streets of Los Angeles this Thursday.
Biden Opposes US Steel Sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel
President Joe Biden recently declared his stance against the announced sale of the U.S. Steel company to Japan’s Nippon Steel, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining American ownership and…
Target Introduces New Express Self-Checkout Nationwide
Target has announced the launch of its new self-checkout policy, set to commence next week across all stores.
Amazon’s New Feature Enables Sellers To Create Listings Through a URL Using AI
Amazon’s latest innovation uses generative AI to extract information from an item’s URL on external sites and automatically generates an Amazon listing.
Uber and Lyft Threaten To Exit Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Motion
Minneapolis is at the heart of heated discussions around two pivotal questions in the ride-hailing industry: How much money do Uber and Lyft drivers make, and what minimum pay should…
Frontier Airlines Offers Upfront Plus Seating With a Guaranteed Middle Seat
Frontier Airlines is offering Upfront Plus seating as a new incentive. This upgraded seating option provides passengers extra space and comfort in the first two rows of the aircraft.
Bass Pro Shops To Open Pittsburgh Location
The outdoor superstore is opening a new store in South Fayette Township.
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says He’ll Form a Group To Buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is organizing an investor consortium to purchase TikTok as bipartisan legislation looms over the fate of the social media platform in the U.S.
Amazon Announces Its Big Spring Sale
Amazon has recently announced its first-ever Big Spring Sale event in North America, scheduled to run from March 20 to 25.