Tech giant Meta is threatening to cut off access to its social media platforms in New Mexico as a response to the state’s legal effort to compel changes to child safety protocols on the platform. Meta and the state of New Mexico are expected to proceed to the second stage…

An exclusive holiday gathering just north of San Francisco reportedly turned into a stomach-churning fiscal nightmare for California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Back in December, Newsom and Google co-founder Sergey Brin attended the same “treehouse party” hosted by crypto investor Chris Larsen. It was there, according to a Bloomberg report, that…

Long known for its sprawling freeways and car-centric lifestyle, Los Angeles is reaching a breaking point as fuel costs turn the simple act of driving into a “miserable, miserable, miserable” experience. As regional gas prices soar past $8 a gallon, residents in the once-thriving Golden State are checking their eyes…

Thermos is recalling more than 8 million food jars and bottles after a dangerous defect caused stoppers to “forcefully eject,” leaving some consumers blind. The Illinois-based company’s recall impacts about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles sold over more than 15 years,…

Ford Motor Company is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a nationwide pricing push aimed at giving U.S. customers a break. The Michigan-based automaker on Friday launched its “American Value. For American Values” campaign, offering employee pricing to all U.S. customers on most new 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles…

The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday. The current figure is a whopping $0.333 higher than the week-ago average price of $4.059, according to AAA. The year-ago average for…

Bayer issued a recall for nearly 800,000 units of Afrin nasal spray bottles after the packaging was found to be not child resistant on Thursday. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, saying any customers who purchased the product are entitled to a refund. The recall…

About 36,000 Build-A-Bear plush bears are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, which features a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads that can be…

Hertz is expanding beyond its traditional car rental business through a new partnership with Uber aimed at powering both autonomous robotaxi fleets and driver-led rideshare operations, signaling a broader shift in the transportation industry. Under the agreement, Hertz’s newly launched unit, Oro Mobility, will manage vehicle operations for Uber, including…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday the company’s latest round of layoffs is tied to increased spending on artificial intelligence, while leaving the door open to additional job cuts. Zuckerberg made the remarks during a company town hall, his first time addressing employees since Meta confirmed plans to cut roughly…