Tens of thousands of Aetna-insured New Yorkers could lose coverage for services provided by New York-Presbyterian hospitals, as the two entities have failed to reach a contract agreement, with both sides blaming each other.
McDonald's is working to resolve a global technology outage that has led to temporary closures and disruptions at its restaurants worldwide, although the issue is not related to a cybersecurity event.
U.S. stocks edged higher as the week ended, with attention shifting to the upcoming Federal Reserve policy-setting meeting, while Adobe, Ulta Beauty, MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, and Coinbase saw drops in their stock prices due to various factors, and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Rivian, Hibbett Sports, and Smartsheet experienced fluctuations as well.
A giant blueberry weighing 20.4 grams has entered the record books as the heaviest blueberry ever, measuring roughly the size of a table tennis ball.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez have awarded $100 million to retired Navy admiral Bill McRaven and actress Eva Longoria as part of Bezos' annual philanthropic prize, with McRaven focusing on education programs for military leaders and Longoria continuing to support Latinas through her foundation.
A deli worker in New York sold a $1 million lottery ticket to a customer who initially thought it was worth less, and the customer promised to return and "take care" of the clerk.
American Airlines pilot Capt. Dennis Tajer expresses concern over the safety of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft, stating that he does not trust the company and its efforts, despite his trust in pilot training and procedures.
Stocks decline on concerns over sticky inflation, while Nvidia's upcoming GTC event could have significant impact on its stock price and the broader market, with key factors to watch including power supply, rising competition, profit model, sales growth, cash usage, and China restrictions.
Shares of Adobe declined 11% in after-hours trading after the software company released its first quarter fiscal 2024 report, with the drop attributed to lower-than-expected revenue guidance for the second quarter.
The crypto market experienced a 7% drop in market capitalization as major tokens like bitcoin and ether plunged, triggered by inflation data and profit-taking by traders, with further losses expected before a potential rebound.
Dollar Tree is closing 1,000 stores, but their strategy of offering refrigerated and frozen groceries at higher price tiers has been successful, with sales for consumable goods increasing by 10.8% in Q4 2023.
McDonald's experienced a system failure that resulted in store closures and disrupted online and app orders worldwide, although the issue was not related to cybersecurity.
Best Buy is recalling nearly 300,000 air fryers sold in the U.S. and Canada due to potential fire, burn, and laceration hazards, with reports of overheating, melting, glass shattering, and air fryers catching on fire.
Boeing's recent failures have brought attention to the combination of profit-driven corporate culture, inadequate regulation, and strained resources, raising concerns about the company's prioritization of cost-cutting measures over safety and the FAA's oversight. However, air travel remains extremely safe compared to other modes of transportation.
Vodafone has reached an €8 billion deal to sell its Italian business to Swisscom, marking the end of a divestment effort and potentially shaking up the competitive Italian market.
Walmart is now selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, offering customers both premium quality and affordability for the first time.
McDonald's experienced a global technology outage causing store closures and disrupted online orders, although the issue was not related to a cybersecurity incident.
Boeing faces a fresh wave of bad press and customer woes as incidents, including a nose dive during a flight, a maintenance issue, and the death of a whistleblower, continue to plague the aircraft manufacturer.
Home foreclosures in the US rose by 8% in February, highlighting the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, although foreclosure completions fell in some states, and while the current levels are below those seen during the 2008 financial crisis, high home prices and mortgage rates may exacerbate the problem.
Boeing's production and safety problems, including the recent mid-flight incident and ongoing investigations, may result in more expensive airfares and weaker economic growth, potentially benefiting its rival Airbus and impacting the broader US economy.
The rapid rise of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is causing concerns about the sustainability of its AI growth and potential risks in the smartphone industry, but analysts remain optimistic about the stock's valuation.
The housing market is experiencing unprecedented challenges, with high prices, low inventory, and a disparity between mortgage rates causing difficulties for buyers and stifling sales.
Kevin O'Leary, chief of O'Leary Ventures and a Shark Tank investor, expressed interest in purchasing TikTok if a bill prohibiting Chinese ownership is passed into law, but he warned that American buyers will have to consider the cost of retaining the user base while removing data mining without changing the app's consumer-facing qualities.
Apple's stock has fallen 10% in 2024 due to declining growth expectations and slipping iPhone sales, while Nvidia's stock has risen over 80% on the back of its dominant AI chip market position, making Nvidia the better buy between the two.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman has put OpenAI in a vulnerable position, while enhancing Musk's own AI startup, xAI, in the media, according to PR experts.
Credit card rewards may actually end up costing consumers more than they realize, with credit card interest rates at an all-time high and rewards typically in the 1 to 5% range, making it more beneficial to prioritize paying off debt rather than trying to maximize rewards.
Nissan and Honda have announced a non-binding agreement to collaborate in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology in order to catch up with global rivals such as Tesla and BYD.
The Chinese government is urging electric vehicle makers to increase their purchases of local auto chips, aiming to reduce reliance on Western imports and boost China's domestic semiconductor industry.
Japan's largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, defended its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel as a way to strengthen American supply chains and economic defenses against China, despite President Joe Biden's opposition to the deal. ### Summary Japan's Nippon Steel defends its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel as a means to strengthen American supply chains and economic defenses against China, despite President Biden's opposition.
A teenager fighting cancer receives his dream car, a Ford Mustang, to help fulfill his bucket list and create lasting memories in his limited time left.
McDonald's restaurants worldwide, including Australia, are experiencing a widespread technological issue that has forced some branches to close and customers unable to make payments.
Gerald Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner Media, has passed away at 84, after leading the company into a disastrous $182 billion merger with America Online.
Despite Tesla's poor stock performance, RBC Capital Markets analyst Tom Narayan remains optimistic in the long term, believing that the company's next big boost will come from its affordable car priced below $30,000, as well as its autonomous driving efforts and energy storage business.
Bitcoin's retreat from its record high is fueling a debate on whether the surge in cryptocurrencies is a sign of speculative froth in global markets.
United Airlines is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire over 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft as a replacement for the delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10, which is facing certification challenges and delays.
Bitcoin dropped to $67,000, following losses in gold and Nasdaq, attributed to fading rate cut expectations by the Fed, but the broader uptrend will likely remain intact as long as demand for BTC ETFs persists.
The United States is facing a housing affordability crisis, with a shortage of homes for its growing population leading to high prices and record levels of housing costs, impacting the economy and influencing voter sentiment ahead of the presidential election.
San Francisco-based Silicon Valley Bank, now under new management and owned by First Citizens Bank, is attempting to rebuild trust and correct the false narrative that it went away following its third-largest bank failure in US history, but some customers remain skeptical and have moved their money elsewhere.
The FDA has approved Rezdiffra (resmetirom), the first drug to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a common form of liver inflammation.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker has reportedly hired restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing, following a recent quarterly report that expressed doubt about the company's ability to continue operating; however, Fisker responded with a statement emphasizing its focus on raising capital and pursuing a strategic partnership with a large automaker.
Target is launching a new self-checkout policy in all its stores, allowing customers to use self-checkout lanes for purchases of 10 items or less, which proved to be twice as fast in previous tests, while also providing traditional lanes for those with more items or needing assistance.
Passengers from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, where part of the fuselage blew out, are suing Boeing, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit AeroSystems, alleging negligence and seeking damages.
Seven passengers of an Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing after a door panel blew off are suing the airline and Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, for damages.
Texas is experiencing significant population growth, with six out of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the US from 2022 to 2023 being in Texas, and the state adding the most residents overall compared to any other state in the country.
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Lyft and Uber will stop operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the local minimum wage, citing the ordinance as "deeply flawed" and unsustainable.
A Pennsylvania resident won $1 million on the Mega Millions lottery and plans to use the money to propose to his girlfriend of 10 years.
Lyft and Uber will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the local minimum wage of $15.57 per hour, a move that both companies argue will make their operations unsustainable.
United Airlines is in talks to acquire several Airbus A321neo jets from aircraft lessors as an alternative to Boeing's uncertified MAX 10 planes.
Intuitive Surgical's stock surged after receiving FDA clearance for its next-generation robotic surgery system, da Vinci 5, which offers improvements in accuracy and precision, enhanced patient outcomes, and lower costs of care.
Several potential buyers, including former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Rumble, former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok if the app is forced to sell or banned in the US due to concerns about Chinese government influence and manipulation of American users.
