Realty Income, the first real estate investment trust (REIT) purchased by the author, has a strong history of market-beating performance, monthly dividend payments, and consistent increases in payout, despite its stock price declining by 20% over the past year.
Microsoft's global water consumption spiked by more than a third, equivalent to nearly 1.7 billion gallons, due to the demand for AI and the need to cool supercomputers used in developing language models like ChatGPT.
Colorado's Vehicle Exchange Program offers EV purchase rebates of $6,000 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles to income-qualified residents who trade in their older or high-emitting vehicles.
Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, has reduced starting pay for new employees in a sign of a cooling labor market, with the move potentially influencing other chains to offer lower wages to new hires.
The Powerball jackpot has surpassed half a billion dollars, with an estimated $522 million on the line for the next drawing, after 21 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente are preparing for a strike authorization vote due to concerns over unfair practices and unsafe staffing levels, potentially affecting 23 Southern California locations.
SpaceX's Starship launch, which resulted in an explosion, was a planned part of the company's milestone achievement, but it also left behind devastating destruction to the local environment, including burned acres and incinerated wildlife, according to a report by U.S. Wildlife officials.
The FDA has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers for violating safety regulations regarding the bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii found in their products.
A missing dog named Maia was found safe at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport after escaping her carrier while being transported, and she is expected to return home soon.
An Air China flight from Chengdu to Singapore made an emergency landing at Changi Airport after the left engine caught fire, causing smoke to enter the cabin.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has expressed concerns over the issues of homelessness and drug use in San Francisco, stating that these issues may lead the company to choose another city for future instances of its Dreamforce conference.
Mortgage rates are expected to trend down this year, although the exact timing is uncertain, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the latest Consumer Price Index data likely providing more insight, according to experts. Higher-than-expected inflation could keep rates elevated or even push them higher.
Approximately 146,000 U.S. auto workers are poised to go on strike if General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for substantial pay raises and restored benefits, potentially causing significant disruptions in auto production and impacting the U.S. economy.
A study finds that ChatGPT provided false information in cancer treatment plans, mixing correct and incorrect information together, indicating that it is unlikely to replace doctors due to accuracy issues.
Manhattan federal prosecutors and the SEC are investigating the use of Tesla funds for a secret project involving a glass house for CEO Elon Musk, known as "Project 42," which is prompting inquiries into potential misuse of company resources.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are slashing prices to attract buyers, but analysts believe that these cuts may be the last for a while due to strong sales and thin profit margins.
Elon Musk and Grimes have a third child named Techno Mechanicus, also known as Tau, making Musk a father of 11.
The Powerball lottery jackpot is worth an estimated $386 million, with no winner on Wednesday night's drawing, and the next drawing will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Flexport's CEO Ryan Petersen has faced backlash from recruiters after announcing the rescinding of dozens of job offers, with some recruiters expressing disapproval of the decision and questioning the impact it may have on job seekers and the perception of job offers.
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Rocket Lab successfully reflew an engine on an Electron launch, bringing them closer to reusing the entire rocket booster.
The Biden administration is expected to announce the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, marking a major step towards lowering drug prices through direct negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Kroger and Food Lion shoppers are urged to check their freezers for recalled frozen veggies due to potential listeria contamination, with Twin City Foods issuing a voluntary recall for a limited quantity of products.
Facing multiple lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, Rite Aid is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may close around 400 stores.
Passengers on Corendon Airlines can now book seats in the "Only Adult" zone to enjoy a peaceful flight without disruptive children.
Oil prices reached their highest levels of the year last week as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their production cuts, causing concerns about tight crude supplies.
Arm Holdings has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to be the biggest IPO of 2023, despite its recent struggles to return to growth and tap into demand for AI processors.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has opened access to its Ernie bot to the public, indicating a more relaxed AI policy stance from Beijing, following the release of generative AI projects by Chinese companies in response to the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
New York City is enforcing a host registration law to eliminate illegal short-term rentals, a move that Airbnb claims will severely affect its hosts but other cities have also enforced similar laws while Airbnb listings persist.
Starbucks fans are excited for the return of Pumpkin Spice Latte season and the new fall drink lineup, but some are disappointed and left impassioned comments on Instagram about the absence of the beloved Pumpkin Scone from the fall menu.
The Biden administration's Labor Department has proposed a new rule that would raise the salary cap for receiving overtime pay, potentially granting millions of salaried workers time-and-a-half pay for working beyond 40 hours a week.
Stock futures open flat as investors await economic data and earnings from tech companies.
Google Flights unveils a new feature that uses historical flight data to determine the best time to book a flight, while also offering price tracking and a price-guarantee tool.
Swiss airlines flight from Zurich to Bilbao arrived without any luggage onboard due to a shortage of ground staff, causing inconvenience and frustration for passengers.
Dollar Tree Inc., a discount retailer, is implementing new measures to combat shoplifting, including moving certain items behind the check stand and discontinuing items that can't be kept on the shelf, as the company addresses the impact of shrink on its gross margin.
Health officials in Nevada are investigating a small cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases among guests who stayed at two Las Vegas hotels, Caesars Palace and The Orleans, prompting remediation measures and environmental testing to eliminate the bacteria.
Elon Musk's company, X (formerly known as Twitter), is facing 2,200 arbitration cases from former employees seeking their promised severance, which could cost the company over $3.5 million in filing fees alone.
Vietnam Airlines is expected to sign a deal to purchase approximately 50 Boeing 737 Max jets valued at $7.5 billion.
A dog who escaped at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been found and is being treated by a veterinarian, weeks after her owner lost her during a layover.
Former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson is expected to become the CEO of CNN, bringing his experience in restructuring legacy media assets and pursuing growth strategies to the struggling cable news network.
Former Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang steps down from the cloud unit in a surprising move during a leadership transition, as co-founder Joseph C. Tsai takes over as chairman and Eddie Wu Yongming becomes the acting chairman and CEO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group.
Chip designer Arm, owned by SoftBank Group Corp, is close to securing enough investor support for its IPO at a valuation of $54.5 billion, but may consider asking for a higher valuation due to strong demand from investors.
The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai, accusing them of failing to include standard anti-theft technology in their vehicles, leading to a surge in car thefts and crime in the city.
A St. Louis jury awarded the family of a woman killed in a 2020 crash $745 million in a wrongful death lawsuit, finding that the defendant companies, United Brands and Coughing Cardinal, were responsible for distributing and selling Whippet nitrous oxide chargers that the driver consumed before the accident.
Elon Musk, according to his biographer Walter Isaacson, exhibits various contrasting personalities and deeply rooted scars from his childhood, including a lack of empathy, a love for drama, and a dangerous obsession with power.