Ford Slows Its Push Into Electric Vehicles
The automaker said it would delay new battery-powered models and shift its focus to hybrid cars, sales of which are rising fast.
TikTok Spends Millions on Ad Blitz as Congress Considers Banning the App
The video app is spending millions on ads as Congress considers a bill that could lead to a U.S. ban.
Amazon Sellers Plagued by Surge in Scam Returns
An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon has built one of the world's most efficient delivery systems. Yet people regularly ship junk back to sellers and claim they are returns, often with little to no penalty, merchants say. Amazon has
Google Weighs Offer for $32 Billion Marketing Firm HubSpot
Google parent Alphabet has been talking to its advisers about the possibility of making an offer for HubSpot, an online marketing software company with a market value of $32 billion, Reuters reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. From
Only 57 Companies Produced 80% of Global Carbon Dioxide
Last year was the hottest on record and the Earth is headed towards a global warming of 2.7 degrees, yet top fossil fuel and cement producers show a disregard for climate change and actively make things worse. From a report:
TV network denies buying interviewee sex and drugs
Australia's Seven Network had been pursuing an exclusive with the alleged rapist, a court heard.
Europe and US need each other, Nato chief says
Jens Stoltenberg says member states must come up with a plan to fund Ukraine for many years to come.
Turkey reinstates vote winner after days of unrest
Turkey's election authority scrapped a decision to annul a pro-Kurdish candidate's election victory.
In pictures: Beautiful displays as spring blooms
Spring is in the air - and trees and bushes across the world are putting on a spectacular display
WhatsApp's new link privacy feature is rolling out for some
WhatsApp is one of the best encrypted messaging services in 2024, delivering a variety of communication tools in an easy-to-use app that's available on Android and other platforms.
Google Drive’s new search bar on the web moves with you as you scroll
Google loves making small changes to its app suite’s interfaces for no reason other than to do it for the sake of it. Sometimes, those redesigns make us
End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access
For Cindy Westman, $30 buys a week’s worth of gas to drive to medical appointments and run errands.It’s also how much she spent on her monthly internet bill before the federal Affordable Connectivity Program stepped in and covered her payments.“When
Feds Join Ranks of Employers with Generous Fertility Benefits
Companies have increasingly offered generous fertility benefits to attract and keep top-notch workers. Now, the federal government is getting in on the act. Starting this year, federal employees can choose plans that cover several fertility services, including up to $25,000
Hospitals Cash In on a Private Equity-Backed Trend: Concierge Physician Care
Nonprofit hospitals created largely to serve the poor are adding concierge physician practices, charging patients annual membership fees of $2,000 or more for easier access to their doctors.It’s a trend that began decades ago with physician practices. Thousands of doctors