Former President Donald Trump is urging fellow Republicans in Congress to shut down the government in order to avoid federal prosecutions against him, although any funding lapse is unlikely to stop the cases from proceeding.
Facebook users can now create multiple personal profiles with unique feeds and relevant content for each one, allowing for easier organization and customization of their social media experience.
After 30 years of operation, The Signature Room, a renowned fine dining restaurant in Chicago, has announced its closure due to failed lease negotiations with the landlord and economic hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The use of AI in journalism is on the rise, with over 75 percent of newsrooms incorporating AI tools in the news gathering, production, and distribution process; however, concerns about ethical implications and the misrepresentation of marginalized groups still exist among journalists.
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Sony's PlayStation Portal, a Remote Play handheld device designed for PS5, is available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop for $200 with a release date of November 15; it features an 8-inch LCD screen, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and supports a resolution of 1080p at 60fps.
Nacon has introduced the Revolution 5 Pro controller, designed to work on PlayStation consoles, featuring Hall Effect technology to prevent stick drift and offering extensive customization options, but with a higher price tag than the DualSense Edge.
The best deals for Thursday, September 21 include Super Mario Wonder for $48.99, Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $199, an Xbox Series X bundle with Starfield, a 50% off discount on the Star Wars R2-D2 Tamagotchi, an electric standing desk for $106.79, cheap screen protectors for the new iPhone 15 starting at $5.49, and more.
A government shutdown could lead to disruptions in food aid, air travel, and financial markets, and increase the risk of cyber attacks on critical financial infrastructure, according to Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics Inc.
Amazon has implemented a new policy that limits self-published authors on its Kindle platform to publishing only three books per day in order to prevent abuse of AI-generated books.
Democratic Senator John Fetterman becomes emotional during a committee hearing as he addresses mocking from individuals regarding his auditory disability caused by a stroke and calls for more empathy and effectiveness from senators.
Georgia state senator Colton Moore, a Trump loyalist who pushed to investigate the district attorney prosecuting Donald J. Trump, has been suspended indefinitely by his Republican Caucus for incendiary rhetoric towards his own party members.
The Bank of England has paused its interest rate increases due to a slowdown in the British economy and falling inflation, but Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized that the central bank's job is not yet complete, as growth remains fragile and there are signs of the tightening monetary policy impacting the labor market and real economy; however, the bank remains prepared to raise rates again if needed.
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The iPhone 15 Pro's modular design allows for easier repairs, but its overall repairability score has been lowered due to Apple's parts pairing program, limiting functionality and hindering independent repair shops.
Brightline, the high-speed train service in South Florida, has launched its intercity rail route connecting Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport, offering convenience and business opportunities for travelers, although ticket prices have been criticized for being expensive.
Tesla's non-union workforce and unfair labor practices have allowed the company to gain an advantage over the American auto industry, leading to a current UAW strike, while legacy automakers are building new EV-specific plants in union-hostile states to compete with Tesla but also taking advantage of their workforce, highlighting the need for Tesla workers to unionize for better working conditions and a larger share of the company's profits.
Wonder Group is acquiring Blue Apron for $103 million in an effort to enhance its offerings, with plans to continue Blue Apron's operations under the same brand.
The developers of the game Terraria have decided to donate $200,000 to two open-source game development engines, Godot and FNA, in response to the widely condemned pricing policy change by Unity, showing support for more accessible game engines.
The Biden administration plans to develop federal rules that would prevent unpaid medical bills from impacting Americans' credit scores, providing relief to the estimated 100 million people burdened by medical debt.
Alphabet's unit Google may drop Broadcom as its supplier of artificial intelligence chips due to cost disputes, leading to a stock sell-off for Broadcom.
The leaked images suggest that the Google Pixel 8a will have a more rounded design compared to its predecessor and will feature a pill-shaped camera cutout on the back.
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix three new zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited to target iPhone and Mac users, bringing the total number of zero-days fixed this year to 16. The vulnerabilities allowed attackers to bypass signature validation, execute arbitrary code, and escalate privileges. The impacted devices include iPhone 8 and later, iPad mini 5th generation and later, Macs running macOS Monterey and newer, and Apple Watch Series 4 and later. The zero-days were discovered and reported by security researchers at Citizen Lab and Google's Threat Analysis Group.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. and its private-equity backer, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, alleging that they engaged in anticompetitive practices to monopolize the anesthesia market in Texas and drive up prices for patients. This case highlights the FTC's scrutiny of smaller buyouts by private-equity firms and their potential to create monopoly power.
Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon has revealed the existence of a two-hour secret section in the game that nobody has discovered yet.
Leaked images reveal a possible early look at Google's Pixel 8a, featuring design elements from the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8, with rounded corners and a blue shade, likely to be released in mid-2024.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville forced Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's hand and secured floor votes for stalled military nominations after initiating a cloture vote, prompting Schumer to change course and proceed directly to the votes.
The Turkish central bank has increased interest rates by five points to 30% in an effort to combat soaring inflation, which is above expectations, and the bank suggests that more rate hikes are likely in the future.
Microsoft has introduced new features to its AI chatbot, Bing Chat, including more personalized answers, an improved shopping experience, and an Image Creator powered by OpenAI's DALL-E 3.
Apple has released iOS 17.0.1 with three important security patches, addressing actively exploited vulnerabilities, including a kernel flaw, a signature validation bypass issue, and a WebKit vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) calls out Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee more than 496 days ago, highlighting Republican hypocrisy during a hearing on alleged Department of Justice “weaponization."
Google allegedly paid billions of dollars to key companies to maintain its search engine as the default on computers and mobile devices, making it difficult for smaller rival DuckDuckGo to grow its market share, according to testimony by DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg at a trial investigating alleged antitrust violations by Google.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits decreased to an eight-month low, indicating a tight labor market despite slowing job growth.
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McDonald's is facing another lawsuit over a hot coffee spill, this time in San Francisco, where a woman claims she suffered severe burns due to the improperly attached lid.
OnePlus is set to officially launch its first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, on October 19th, according to a well-known leaker, Max Jambor, while a leaked image confirms Oppo's Find N3 as another upcoming foldable device with Hasselblad camera tunings.
Despite claims of being more environmentally friendly, Apple's new "FineWoven" range of iPhone cases and accessories made with a microtwill fabric have received negative feedback from customers, who criticize the quality and feel of the products.
Artificial intelligence can be integrated ethically in workplaces by creating strong human-robot teams that extend and complement human capabilities instead of replacing them, as demonstrated by NASA's robotic spacecraft teams exploring Mars.
Instacart's stock falls below its IPO price, reflecting investor disappointment with the grocery-delivery company and other recent tech stocks.
Negotiations are ongoing on day seven of the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit Three plants, with the union threatening to send more workers to picket lines if progress is not made; key issues like wage increases and a tiered-wage system remain unresolved.
Google is renewing its campaign to pressure Apple into adopting the RCS messaging protocol, highlighting the drawbacks of Apple's SMS-based iMessage system and advocating for a better texting experience for all users.
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The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency, has passed the House Financial Services Committee and will now face a congressional vote.
