Gas Prices Rise Over 4 Percent, Creating Most Of Recent Inflation
Gas prices saw a notable increase in December 2024, with the gasoline index rising 4.4%.
FDA Wants To Limit Nicotine in Cigarettes to 'Minimally or Nonaddictive Levels'
In a bold move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule that limits the levels of nicotine in cigarettes.
Vandals Cut Down 'AI' Traffic Cameras Hours After Being Installed: 'Extremely Concerning'
Police said the damaged cameras did not use 'AI software' and could not monitor emissions as some feared.
McDonald's Sued Over Hispanic Scholarship Program Because Non-Hispanics Can't Apply
A group is suing McDonald's over a scholarship program that is only available for Hispanic and Latino students.
TikTok Countdown Clock: Moment US Users Will Be Removed From Social Media Platform Revealed
TikTok is reportedly preparing to shut down the U.S. version of the app on Sunday if the Supreme Court moves to block it
1 In 3 Households Say They Don't Have Enough Savings To Last A Month If They Lose Their Job
An astonishing 33% of U.S. households lack enough savings to cover a single month of expenses if faced with job or other income loss.
Ukraine Power Grid Down As Russia Launches Major Missile Attack
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy and gas infrastructure, officials reported Wednesday.
Government Inspectors Found Filthy Conditions In Boar's Head Plants: 'Unidentified Slime'
Boar's Head faces scrutiny over unsanitary conditions described as "general filth," wrote an inspector about an Indiana plant.
More Than 1 In 10 People Say Holiday Spending 'Blew Up' Their Credit Card Debt
The holiday season wasn't just merry–it was costly, with 1 in 10 consumers admitting that they went over their budget holiday shopping.
McDonald's Closing Some CosMc's Spinoff Locations In Texas. Here's Why
McDonald's is scaling back its CosMc's spin-off by closing three larger Texas locations.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Resigns Amid Looming Trump Tariffs, Experts Predicting Long-Term Inflation
Michael S. Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, will step down from his role effective February 28, 2025 while continuing as a governor
Starbucks Says Buy Something Or Leave In Rules Change
Starbucks has ended its open-door policy, which allowed anyone, not just a customer, to use its spaces without buying anything.
Hamas And Israel 'Closet Point' Yet To Ceasefire And Hostage Deal
Qatar officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement to a ceasefire with Israel that includes the release of 33 hostages from the Gaza Strip.
Looters Are Posing As Firefighters In Los Angeles: 'Criminals Of The Worst Kind'
20 people have been arrested for looting during the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Conglomerate Boss Suggests Employees Log 90 Hour Weeks: 'Work On Sundays'
The chairman of Larsen & Toubro has ignited debate on social media for advocating a 90-hour work week for employees.
Biden Gives Ukraine Another $500M in Short Range Missiles, Other Weapons With 11 Days Left In Office
The U.S. Department of State has announced a new $500 million military assistance package to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Microsoft To Use Performance Reviews For New Round Of Job Cuts
Microsoft reportedly plans a new round of job cuts in 2025, targeting low-performing employees across several divisions, including security.
The California Wildfires Are Visible From Space
As the California wildfires continue to rage in Pacific Palisades and Eaton, scorching over ten thousand acres, they are also visible from space.
'Worst In Show' Products From CES: AI-Powered Crib, Wasteful Refrigerator
The Worst in Show Awards highlight what some consider the worst products from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Used Car Shoppers Could Have Good News In 2025: Here Are The Vehicles You'll Save Most On
Prices for used cars are finally dropping, just in time for consumers to take advantage of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cuts that affect car loans.
Biden Administration Launches 'Cyber Trust Mark' Seal For Internet-Connected Devices
President Joe Biden has launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a labeling program to help American consumers easily identify secure smart devices, in a bipartisan move to improve cybersecurity and consumer trust.
Two Israeli Hostages Originally Thought Alive And Freed From Hamas Imprisonment Found Dead In Gaza
Israel's minister of defense, Israel Katz, announced the death of two Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas.
Business Expert Warns US Now A 'Kleptocracy' After Meta Abandons Fact Checkers: 'We Are Becoming More Like Russia Every Day'
An NYU business professor accused President-elect Donald Trump of leveraging his power to shape the U.S. government in a manner resembling Russia's kleptocracy, lambasting, "We are becoming more like Russia every day, that's where we are."
Trump Asks The Supreme Court To Block His Sentencing In The New York Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case, arguing it could unfairly impact his presidency.
French Minister Warns Trump Not To Invade Greenland: 'We Are A Strong Continent'
President-elect Donald Trump has drawn ire over his recent comments about the U.S. controlling Greenland in a bid for easier Arctic access.
Actor Steve Guttenberg Volunteers Amid Raging Pacific Palisades Fire
Actor Steve Guttenberg volunteered to help firefighters in their efforts to fight a wildfire that's been ravishing the Pacific Palisades area outside of LA.
Mortgages Rates Keep Rising Despite Fed Rate Cuts
Mortgage applications are dropping as rates remain elevated. Here's what's going on.
Winter Storm Cora Update: Weather Map Reveals Which Southern States Rare Storm Will Blanket With Snow
Another winter storm is expected to sweep across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country this week, blanketing Texas and and the Carolinas with snow.
15 Million Americans' Credit Scores Could See Major Boosts, Thanks To Biden's New Rule
President Joe Biden's administration has banned the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports, a move that will benefit 15 million Americans by removing $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from their records.
Enron's Fake Product Launch of Mini Nuclear Reactor 'Enron Egg' Sparks Wave of Social Media Jokes, Memes
Enron left the internet in an uproar after it unveiled a fake product launch of an egg-shaped nuclear reactor, dubbed The Egg, that's sparked a wave of social media jokes and memes.
