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From growing up poor and fatherless in a tough Italian neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, likened to that of the film “Goodfellas,” to building a Burger King franchise empire in the mountainous West of Utah, John Gullo’s story is a quintessential example of the classic rags-to-riches tale. Yet for this…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Friday delivered his first keynote at the annual monetary policy conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, against a backdrop of uncertainty over inflation, as well as how he will guide policymakers as they consider interest rate moves. Warsh’s speech comes as the Federal Reserve has held interest…
FIRST ON FOX: A new policy report warns that the AI data center boom could drive up the cost of laptops, smartphones, cars and other everyday products as chipmakers shift scarce memory-chip capacity toward more profitable AI applications. The report, published by the Abundance Institute and first viewed by Fox…
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July,…
Dunkin’ and BARK opened their first-ever official dog drive-thru experience in Quincy, Massachusetts for National Dog Day. At the Dunkin’ in Quincy for one day only on Wednesday, one drive-thru lane remained open for guests, while the second lane was reserved for dogs to enjoy dog treats and limited-edition BARK…
A Chinese startup is giving the humble bug zapper a sci-fi glow-up, betting Americans will shell out nearly $1,000 for a laser-equipped machine that hunts mosquitoes in midair. Photon Matrix is selling an indoor version of its laser mosquito air defense system for $988, while its outdoor blue laser model…
A California McDonald’s employee allegedly shot a co-worker inside the restaurant Monday morning before the armed suspect was killed when responding officers confronted him, authorities said. The Lodi Police Department said officers responded to the McDonald’s on West Lodi Avenue at approximately 9:30 a.m. after dispatchers received a report of…
OpenAI, 100+ companies warn of coming surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, call for global defense push
OpenAI released a letter Thursday warning that within months, artifical intelligence (AI) models could become powerful enough to allow bad actors to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on hospitals, water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure. More than 100 other companies across banking, tech and cybersecurity signed the letter, including Accenture,…
The Department of Justice is planning to reactivate maritime prize courts in an effort to make it easier to claim Iranian oil tankers as war prizes to help offset the cost of the war, according to a new report. Utilizing prize courts would give the government a clearer path to…
McDonald’s is giving its fall beverage lineup a shake-up with a new seasonal flavor that moves beyond pumpkin spice. The fast-food giant announced Aug. 17 the launch of Caramel Apple Pie coffee drinks for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide, combining apple and caramel flavors with McDonald’s coffee.”Step aside…