The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.2 billion, the third-largest prize in the game's history, and winners must decide between a lump sum payout or an annuitized prize.
The FDA has authorized Novavax's updated Covid vaccine for emergency use in individuals aged 12 and older, providing an alternative to mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna.
Amazon is hosting its second mega sale of 2023 — Prime Big Deal Days — on Oct. 10 and 11, with an emphasis on gift items, and experts recommend focusing on Amazon-owned devices and brands, as well as electronics, handheld technology, fitness equipment, and kitchen gadgets.
Zoom has unveiled Zoom Docs, a collaborative document tool equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities, as it aims to compete with Google and Microsoft in the workplace content creation app market.
Intel announces plans for an IPO of its programmable chip unit, resulting in a rise in Intel stock.
Stock futures are flat following a tough session that dragged the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory for 2023, with losses driven by concerns over strong job openings data and rising bond yields.
Spotify is expanding its audiobooks service by offering 150,000 titles to its Premium subscribers without an additional charge, aiming to tap into the growing audiobook market and increase user engagement with the platform.
Netflix plans to raise the prices of its ad-free subscription plans in the United States and Canada following the end of the Hollywood actors strike, although the specific amount of the increase has not yet been announced.
Seven Starbucks locations in San Francisco will be closing down as part of a larger evaluation of their store portfolio, while the company continues to invest in new locations and renovations in the city.
National Taco Day is on October 4 and many restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Del Taco, are offering deals and promotions to celebrate.
INOVA Federal Credit Union and Credit Human are both offering a nation-leading CD rate of 6.00% APY for terms ranging from 9 to 17 months, while some lucky CD shoppers can even earn 6.25% APY with a regional offer available in five states.
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Approximately 243 workers were laid off at Ford's Chicago Heights plant as a result of workers from another Ford plant going on strike, causing anxiety among those affected and the union preparing for a possible strike, although all layoffs are expected to be temporary until an agreement is reached.
Asian markets are expected to open defensively following a volatile day in world markets, with a crushing selloff in U.S. Treasuries, political turmoil in Washington, and suspected currency market intervention from Japan.
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Ford Motor Co. has made a comprehensive offer to the United Auto Workers in an effort to reach a tentative agreement on a new contract, which includes various benefits and wage increases, while the union is seeking greater job security and retirement benefits during the transition to electric vehicles.
Key witnesses lined up for SBF fraud trial, including parents, ex-girlfriend Ellison, and Scaramucci
FTX's criminal trial involves a lengthy list of potential witnesses, including Bankman-Fried's family members, former FTX executives, investors, and high-profile names from various entities impacted by the collapse in cryptocurrency prices.
Stocks plummeted and bond yields surged, highlighting concerns about the impact of high interest rates on equities as the Dow and S&P closed at their lowest levels in over four months.
General Motors reported a 21.4% increase in U.S. auto sales for the third quarter, driven by strong sales of pickups and SUVs, as well as fleet vehicles, while the impact of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike has been negligible so far.
Meta is reportedly planning to lay off employees in its silicon unit focused on creating custom chips for augmented and virtual reality hardware, as it has struggled to compete with external providers and has relied on chipmaker Qualcomm for its current devices.
Rising yields on risk-free government bonds prompt Jeffrey Gundlach to suggest buying treasury bills.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial for federal fraud and money-laundering charges, facing a potential prison term of over a century if convicted, shining a spotlight on the cryptocurrency trading industry and its investor risks.
Over 3 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles from 2010 to 2019 are being recalled in the U.S. due to a fire risk, with affected owners advised to park their cars outside until the issue is resolved.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is accused of exploiting men for sex at parties organized with his partner Matthew Smith, according to a two-year investigation by the BBC, which interviewed 12 men who claimed to have attended or organized these events.
All Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboard models are being recalled due to safety concerns, including reports of deaths and injuries, with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning consumers to stop using the skateboards immediately.
Meta plans to charge EU users a monthly subscription fee in order to access Instagram and Facebook unless they consent to targeted advertising, in response to regulators' efforts to restrict the use of user data by big tech companies.
Elon Musk's company, X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, is being sued by another social network with the same name for unfair competition and trademark infringement.
Satellite television company Dish Network has been fined $150,000 by the Federal Communications Commission for improper disposal of a satellite, marking the first time such a penalty has been issued, as space debris continues to pose a risk to satellite operators.
Amazon's satellite internet project, Kuiper, will soon be launched into space, establishing competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.
