The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck receives updates including styling changes, off-road enhancements, larger displays, and new tech features, while pricing details are yet to be announced.
A diaper manufacturer in Japan is shifting its focus from producing diapers for babies to diapers for adults due to the declining birth rate and increasing demand from the country's elderly population.
Embattled healthcare company Steward Healthcare is attempting to sell its network of physicians and hospitals in Massachusetts to United Health Group in order to address its outstanding bills, including unpaid rent. However, this proposal is being met with skepticism from Massachusetts senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey due to concerns over antitrust issues and the potential harm to patients and healthcare workers.
Hyundai has unveiled the 2025 Santa Cruz, a truck-like pickup with new interior features, a more serious off-road trim, and a potent 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, making it feel more like a hot hatch with a bed than a pickup truck. The updated model also comes with a revamped dashboard, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, all-terrain tires, and a 360-degree camera system.
The MTA board has approved congestion pricing, allowing the agency to charge drivers a $15 daytime toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, but the program's fate still depends on ongoing lawsuits and potential congressional action.
Chick-fil-A will be shifting away from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring, joining several fast-food chains, including Burger King and Starbucks, that still use antibiotics in their meats, according to a report by the non-profit U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan following support from the state and the Biden administration.
Donald Trump's media firm "Truth Social" experienced a surge in its stock price, making it the most expensive US stock to bet against, despite concerns that it is a highly volatile "meme stock" like AMC or GameStop.
Nearly 20 people are suing three strip clubs in Arizona, claiming they were drugged, scammed, and charged a total of $1.1 million in VIP rooms.
Legal experts believe that Apple could have an advantage in the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against the company, with a potential win on appeals to the Supreme Court, despite facing allegations of maintaining market dominance through exclusionary practices.
Robinhood has launched a new credit card that allows users to invest their cash-back bonuses, a move that may be aimed at attracting customers away from Apple's credit card offering.
A landmark legal case against the National Association of Realtors has resulted in a settlement that will lower home sale commissions in the United States, eliminating the practice of sellers' agents offering commissions to buyers' agents on most databases where homes are listed for sale.
Insurance companies in California are opposing proposed rule changes by the Department of Insurance that would allow them to raise prices for home and auto policies more quickly, believing that the changes would exacerbate existing problems and cause further delays.
Fisker has reduced the price of its most expensive Ocean SUV by nearly 40% in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy, making it now cheaper than the average car. However, such deep discounts can negatively impact resale values.
Bitcoin and the wider crypto market are experiencing a downturn after the Securities and Exchange Commission's legal victory over Coinbase and its staking program, leading to increased volatility and potential short squeeze.
Egg prices for Easter this year are around $3 per dozen on average, which is down from last year but still more than double the pre-pandemic average cost, and some people are opting for eggless activities and decor or using potatoes instead, while others are still planning to buy eggs despite the high prices.
Costco has announced that non-members will no longer be allowed to use its food courts starting April 8, a move prompted by the increasing popularity and long lines at these locations, and the draw of its inexpensive $1.50 hot dog and drink combo.
Major stock indexes attempted to rebound after three consecutive days of losses, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 showing positive movement, while Nvidia struggled and Robinhood soared; meanwhile, Tesla faced a downgrade from analysts.
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) saw a 14% increase on its second day of trading on the Nasdaq, following its merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp., as meme stocks continue to have high returns and the company's market cap reaches $8 billion.
Three metro Atlanta zip codes, including Alpharetta, midtown, and Atlantic Station, are ranked among the best places to live in the US in 2024 based on factors like public schools, nightlife, diversity, and family-friendliness.
GameStop's stock struggles and decline in sales have led analysts to predict the company's demise in the next few years, with its lack of clear strategy to replace lost game sales and inability to trim costs fast enough being key concerns.
Costco may be cracking down on nonmembers using its food court, requiring an active membership card to purchase items, though the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo price is expected to remain the same.
Kia has confirmed that the K4 hatchback, a practical and stylish vehicle aimed at a dynamic and urban lifestyle, will be coming to the US at a later date.
MyPillow, the company founded by Mike Lindell, has been evicted from a Minnesota warehouse for failing to pay rent, as the company continues to face financial difficulties after the CEO's involvement in the Capitol riots and lawsuits for his election fraud claims.
GameStop has announced job cuts and a decline in revenue as digital downloads continue to impact physical retail, causing concern about the sustainability of sales.
Mark Zuckerberg directed his employees at Meta to find a way to track user analytics from Snapchat, including breaking its encryption, according to newly unsealed documents from a lawsuit against the company.
Analysts at Mizuho Securities have initiated coverage of DraftKings with a "buy" rating and a $58 price target, citing the company's commanding lead in the North American online sports betting market and potential for higher profits due to lower marketing expenses.
Kia is introducing the 2025 K4 sedan, which will be the largest compact sedan in its segment, with two powertrain options and a bold design.
Trading platform Robinhood is launching its first-ever credit card, the Robinhood Gold Card, in an effort to expand its offerings beyond investments and provide a comprehensive financial ecosystem for its customers, according to CEO Vlad Tenev.
GameStop shares fell after reporting disappointing fourth-quarter results, while Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) saw its stock soar for a second day following its merger and rebranding.
Krispy Kreme plans to sell its doughnuts at McDonald's locations across the United States, doubling its access points by 2026.
The U.S. Department of Energy has granted a $1.52 billion loan to Holtec International for the reopening of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan.
Fisker Inc., an American EV automaker facing potential bankruptcy, is offering unprecedented discounts on its Fisker Ocean SUV in an effort to maximize revenues and stay afloat.
Egan-Jones Ratings Co. has joined Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) in recommending that Disney shareholders vote for Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo as board members, citing a lack of long-term succession planning and mediocre financial performance as reasons for their support.
Robinhood, known for commission-free trading, is launching a credit card with no annual cost or foreign-transaction fees, offering 3% cash back on all purchases, as it aims to expand its financial-services offerings.
The state of Mississippi has issued a cease and desist order to BlackRock, accusing the asset manager of fraud for misleading investors through its climate policies.
China's nationalist leader, Xi Jinping, emphasizes the importance of closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with American business leaders, highlighting the mutual benefits despite ongoing trade disputes and accusations of unfair trade practices.
Starbucks is facing challenges from rising global competition, including a pullback in visits in the US, cautious consumers in China, and increasing investment in coffee from various players, but analysts believe the worst is over and the company can turn things around with product innovation targeting younger customers.
Someone in New Jersey won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, with the winning ticket being sold at ShopRite Liquor in Neptune Township.
Advisory firm Egan-Jones recommends that Disney shareholders vote to add Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo to the studio's board of directors, while also backing Peltz's Trian Partners in recommending shareholders withhold their votes for current board members Michael B.G. Froman and Maria Elena Lagomasino; Egan-Jones argues that Disney's outdated business model and lagging stock performance necessitate a change in board members.
Hospital operator Steward Health Care plans to sell its physician network to UnitedHealth's Optum Care arm, in a move to strengthen its national network of hospitals and resolve financial issues.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving diagnoses, personalized support, faster drug discovery, and greater efficiency, but integration has been slow and mediocre due to challenges in data, regulation, and incentives.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz receives a refreshed exterior and significant interior upgrades, including a new grille, all-terrain tires, a curved panoramic screen, advanced technology features, and a choice between two engines, with pricing to be announced closer to its release this summer.
Carnival Corp raises its annual profit forecast as bookings for its cruises reach record levels, benefiting from the trend of "revenge travel" and the shift towards more affordable sea-based vacations.
Subaru of America is recalling over 118,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles due to a potential issue with air bag deployment, where a cracked capacitor in the sensor may prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Investor interest in gold is rising as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, driving its price to record highs, with experts predicting that it could reach $2,300 to $2,400 within a one to two year time period.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report addressing the cybersecurity risks of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector, offering recommendations to bridge the capability gap between large and small institutions, narrow the fraud data divide, coordinate regulations, expand the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, establish best practices for data supply chain mapping and AI solution explainability, address gaps in human capital, establish a common AI lexicon, and untangle digital identity solutions.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has been listed as one of the most searched stocks, and while its future direction remains uncertain, its earnings estimates and revenue growth forecast show positive trends.
Proxy advisor Egan-Jones has become the second independent firm to support activist Nelson Peltz's bid for seats on the Disney board, citing a lack of a long-term succession plan and an unwillingness to engage with investors.
Apple has responded to the antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Department of Justice, refuting the claims and stating that it does not block competitors' apps and services or employ anticompetitive tactics.