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Apple and Meta are ramping up their feud over who is in charge of protecting kids

Meta and Apple dispute responsibility for teen age-gating, impacting mental health and parental oversight.

I judge culinary competitions for a living. Here are 10 of my favorite things to make in the air fryer.

Favorite snacks and meals in the air fryer include tater tots, samosas, and crispy chicken.

Katy Perry finally addressed her controversial reunion with Dr. Luke

Katy Perry evades Dr. Luke question, deflects to motherhood during podcast appearance on Call Her Daddy.

Tesla Superchargers number more than 50,000 on the map. Learn where to find and how to use one.

Tesla Superchargers are the fastest way to charge, providing up to 322 miles in 15 minutes.

George R. R. Martin criticizes the changes made by ‘House of the Dragon’ in a quickly deleted blog post

George R. R. Martin criticizes HBO's "House of the Dragon" changes in new blog post.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says women founders say they can’t go ‘founder mode’ like men and that it needs to change

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky addresses the imbalance in embracing "founder mode" by women in tech.

Where children of the past 13 US presidents attended college

Barron Trump embarks on his freshman year at NYU, diverging from the family's alma maters.

A couple moved onto a never-ending, around-the-world cruise that’s been stuck at port for 3 months — see inside the Villa Vie Odyssey ship

Villa Vie Odyssey, a unique residential cruise ship, faces delays but offers travelers a grand adventure.

5 simple ways to improve your blood sugar levels, according to a doctor

Regular exercise is key to managing blood sugar levels and preventing prediabetes and diabetes risks.

Longtime Unilever media exec Luis Di Como is leaving amid a broader shake-up of the business

Unilever to see major changes as global media head Luis Di Como exits after 33 years.

A US ally in the Pacific just took an important step toward adding nuclear-powered submarines to its fleet

Australia assists the US in maintaining nuclear-powered submarine, a key move for AUKUS alliance goals.

How Elon Musk and X got into a messy situation in one of its biggest markets

Brazilian Justice clashes with Elon Musk over content moderation, resulting in fines and restrictions on X.

A complete timeline of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s relationship and long-term engagement

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship journey includes a proposal, therapy, and public milestones together.

23 surprising things you probably didn’t know about ‘How I Met Your Mother’

How I Met Your Mother" ran for nine seasons, with Britney Spears' guest role boosting ratings.

Hit streaming show ‘Dimension 20’ is raring to go with an all-new season of ‘Misfits and Magic’

Dimension 20 returns with a new season of Misfits and Magic, led by game master Aabria Iyengar.

Inside Chateau-sur-Mer, an Italianate-style villa known for its extravagant parties during the Gilded Age

Chateau-sur-Mer, a historic estate in Newport, Rhode Island, once hosted lavish events for the elite.

ESPN Bet has big ambitions and a tough outlook as it launches in New York and aims to gain share in sports betting

ESPN's growth strategy includes launching ESPN Bet in New York amid competition with FanDuel, DraftKings.

Every couple from ‘The Bachelor’ universe that’s still together

Jenn Tran's Bachelorette season ended in heartbreak as her engagement to Devin Strander was called off.

An airline’s first-class seats are too heavy. Its planes now need even more weight to fix it.

Swiss International Air Lines faces weight dilemma with new first-class seats for A330s. Remedies discussed.

8 ways a former pastry cook upgrades a box of cake mix

Upgrade your boxed cake mix with simple hacks like adding extra eggs or using milk.

Tesla’s summon feature just got a lot smarter — and a cheeky new name

Tesla introduces the Actual Smart Summon feature after delays, enabling remote control of cars via app.

The hot social media platform after Brazil’s X ban: Bluesky

Bluesky gains 2 million new users in Brazil after country bans X and Musk feud.

Where is Tesla headquarters? HQ has moved and expanded over the years

Elon Musk relocates Tesla HQ from California to Texas in 2021, citing housing affordability and scaling.

The most beautiful college in every state

Universities in the US boast diverse architectural styles with inspiring histories and lush landscapes. Students explore.

Why ‘fake heiress’ Anna Sorokin, quietly released from house arrest, can compete in ‘Dancing With the Stars’ with an ankle monitor

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, to compete on Dancing With the Stars with ankle monitor.

I visited the only taco stand in the world with a Michelin star. The best thing I ordered was only $4.

El Califia de Leòn, a Michelin-star taco stand in Mexico City, offers an affordable and delightful dining experience.

Tesla Model S Plaid is one of the world’s fastest EVs. Learn about cost, horsepower, and comparisons to other EVs.

Tesla's Model S Plaid boasts incredible acceleration, beating records as one of the fastest EVs.

The height differences between all the US presidents and first ladies

George Washington stood at a towering 6-foot-2 compared to his wife Martha at 5 feet.

Drew Barrymore says she’ll be the parent she needed by limiting her kids’ access to tech. Experts say her approach is a good one.

Drew Barrymore implements boundaries to protect daughters from tech 's access and excess, drawing from own experience.

Delta flight with 281 passengers diverted to JFK after a customer medical issue said to be diarrhea

Delta flight from Boston to Rome diverted due to passenger diarrhea, leading to aircraft switch.

2 friends quit their healthcare jobs to run a dating-app startup together. Here’s how they scaled to 60,000 users.

Founders left healthcare jobs to create Fourplay, a double-dating app with 60,000 users. Strict work boundaries set.

4 things an executive learned from reporting to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

Airbnb VC Vlad Loktev shares key lessons learned from CEO Brian Chesky, including embracing chaos.

News outlets reported Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer with alternative therapies. Doctors say that’s misleading and potentially dangerous.

Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson shared her breast cancer journey, cautioning about misleading alternative treatment claims.

China is hosting African leaders in a lavish display of its global ambition

A lavish summit in Beijing showcases China's extensive influence and high-stakes rivalry with the US.

I tried frozen custard from Culver’s, Andy’s, and Freddy’s, and my favorite had the best value and flavor

Meredith Schneider compares custard from Culver's, Andy's, and Freddy's to find the best flavor.

Luxury watchmakers resort to state aid as demand falls

Swiss luxury watchmakers seek state support amid declining demand to prevent job cuts and losses.

I spent 4 nights on the Amalfi Coast. It was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, but I’d never go back.

Disappointed newlyweds share their less-than-perfect honeymoon experience on Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast. Sidewalk struggles.

Celsius CEO says one of the scariest times for the energy drink brand was getting ‘pink slipped’ by Costco

Celsius, once struggling, now soars as a top energy drink brand available at major retailers.

We have 5 kids and live on my husband’s public school salary. We have no way of saving for their college education.

Husband and wife with five kids have no plan to pay for college educations. Financial challenges.

One of China’s neighbors is sending out more naval patrols to challenge its attempts to dominate the South China Sea

Philippine Coast Guard increases patrols in South China Sea amid escalating tensions with China.

The tech industry is ready for robot taxis. But are the rest of us willing to go along for the ride?

In a world of robot taxis, riding becomes normal after initial futuristic feelings subside.

This leaked 2007 DoubleClick pitch deck is set to play a central role in Google’s blockbuster adtech antitrust trial

Google faces federal adtech antitrust trial with allegations of acquisitions dominating the $300 billion market.

A beloved whale long suspected of being a Russian ‘spy’ was shot dead, animal-rights groups say

Beloved beluga whale Hvaldimir, suspected Russian spy, found shot dead off Norwegian coast. Whaling controversy.

I moved from the US to Germany 2 years ago. Here are the 7 biggest culture shocks I’ve experienced.

Moving to Germany, the surprise of no Sunday store openings led to adapting without A/C.

This new air-to-air missile appears to be the US Navy’s answer to the growing reach of China’s weapons

US Navy deploys new long-range air-to-air missile to counter China's advanced arsenal.

5 reasons why Airbus went from struggling outsider to beating Boeing

Airbus surpasses Boeing in market cap amid share price drop; Airbus' fuel-efficient A320neo gains popularity.

A small bakery is out thousands of dollars after a check for a 1,000-cupcake order turned out to be a scam

Los Angeles bakery owner falls victim to $7,500 cupcake order counterfeit check scam. Bank funds stolen.

Meet the professor who just won the Millennium Technology Prize — and $1.1 million

Bantval Jayant Baliga wins prestigious award for inventing IGBT, reducing carbon emissions and boosting efficiency.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang just crashed out of the $100 billion club after his net worth plunged by almost $10 billion

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang falls out of $100 billion club as stock plunge shrinks wealth.

Jenna Ortega was asked if she’d play a female Edward Scissorhands. She said women should have their own characters, not just act in spinoffs.

Jenna Ortega discusses female character representation in films, advocating for original roles over spinoffs.

Mongolia explained why it didn’t arrest Putin when he visited: oil

Mongolia's economic dependence on Russian oil led to Putin avoiding arrest during official visit.

My family decluttered my grandmother’s house and organized a huge garage sale. It helped me clean my own apartment.

Three generations of family declutter their grandmother's house with a successful two-day garage sale.

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI is a case of sour grapes, Reid Hoffman says

Reid Hoffman invested $10 million in OpenAI, criticizes Elon Musk's lawsuit as "sour grapes.

A millennial DINK couple gave up a combined six-figure income to take an adult gap year. They loved it.

Erin Hynes and Lucas Amormino quit tech jobs for a 6-month travel adventure through 7 countries.

More workers are returning to the office in Paris than other top global business hubs, study finds

Employees return to offices at varying rates globally, indicating gradual acceptance of hybrid work.

Trump remains fixated with Biden weeks after he dropped out of the race

Trump continues to bring up Biden's withdrawal from the race, expressing disbelief and frustration in interviews.

You don’t have to be a millionaire to retire before 50, accountant says. Here’s how she did it.

Sonia Smith retired at 47 using savings, a side hustle, and smart financial planning strategies.

A Gen Zer who moved from Boston to New York City says the higher cost of living is worth it for the better life...

Gen Zer Jillian White finds New York City's higher cost of living worthwhile for better experiences.

Her intern’s meltdown over a parking spot went viral. She could have fired him. She didn’t.

Boss defends employee in viral video, emphasizing character over social media judgments amidst public scrutiny.

These Nvidians say Jensen Huang is a demanding perfectionist who demands ‘intellectual honesty’

Profiling Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang: Visionary leader with high expectations, a demanding nature, and strategic tactics.

The hot new status symbol: phone calls

Customers increasingly view customer-service interactions as "fancy" encounters in a world of automated efficiency. Phone calls: premium status symbols.

I gave my kids cellphones when they were 6 and 9. I needed to stay in touch after divorce.

Author shares decision to give kids phones for communication after divorce, transforming parenting experience significantly.

I’ve been taking Waymo taxis, and it’s even weirder than I expected

Riding in a robot taxi is weird at first, but quickly becomes normal. Welcome to the future!

A US Navy chief who wanted WiFi on her warship secretly ran an illegal Starlink network that she named ‘STINKY’: report

US Navy leader demoted for installing illegal WiFi on warship, named network "STINKY," misled superiors.

I moved to Australia after my marriage ended and burnout overwhelmed me. I’m the best version of myself here.

Ruth Faulkner found renewal, starting her own business and a fulfilling life in Australia.

Frontier Content: How to survive online in the age of AI

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on 'frontier content,' AI impact on online info consumption and website survival.

A US Navy warship commander was relieved of duty over a ‘loss of confidence’ 4 months after he was photographed firing a rifle with...

US Navy commander relieved of duty after rifle scope mistake, facing loss of confidence allegation.

A top New York official was paid off by China with salted ducks, a job for her cousin, and millions to her husband’s business:...

Former NY gubernatorial aide Linda Sun charged with working for China, receiving gifts like salted ducks.

Burning Man, tech bros’ favorite festival, got engulfed in a huge dust storm that snarled exits from the desert camp

Burning Man participants faced six-hour waits amid a massive dust storm on the festival's last day.

Nvidia just recorded the biggest single-day wipeout by a US company

Nvidia stock drops 9.5% as worries about AI and US economy spark investor concerns.

Tori Spelling has the ultimate parenting hack for back-to-school season

Tori Spelling reveals back-to-school parenting hack: dressing son in next day's outfit for ease.

Jimmy Fallon plans to tape his mouth shut for a better night’s sleep

Jimmy Fallon prioritizes health for his 50th, opts for nose breathing over mouth, disagrees on taping.

Kevin O’Leary says ‘right to disconnect’ laws are crazy and he’ll just fire staff who don’t answer his texts and calls

Kevin O'Leary criticizes Australia's new "right to disconnect" law as "crazy" and "dumb," questioning its necessity.

I’m a personal stylist who helps execs at Big Tech firms figure out what to wear. This is what goes into making a techie...

Julia Blank helps Big Tech executives appear professional by providing wardrobe, makeup, and fragrance guidance.

He moved from Vancouver to Japan to teach English. 20 years later, he’s built a life there — and a family home in the...

Jordan, 48, has called Japan home for over 20 years, opting for a laidback countryside lifestyle.

The creator of the US Open’s popular $23 cocktail puts a spin on the recipe when he makes it at home

The Honey Deuce, a signature cocktail of the US Open, made its debut in 2007.

30 million student-loan borrowers who were about to benefit from Biden’s second try at broad debt cancellation are now facing the first lawsuit to...

Seven GOP-led states sue Biden's second student-loan forgiveness attempt; request relief block as lawsuit proceeds.

The US Air Force’s potential shift to adaptable ‘light fighters’ to solve budget woes is more complicated than it seems

The US Air Force considers a shift to adaptable light fighters over costly next-gen jets.

New business owners could get a $50,000 tax deduction under Kamala Harris’s plan

Kamala Harris aims to boost small business creation with tax deductions and reduced red tape.

Airbus’ A321XLR is about to launch. See what to expect on board the first airlines to fly the jet, like Qantas and American.

American Airlines and Iberia to debut A321XLR with lie-flat cabins and all-economy seats. Game-changing efficiency anticipated.

Every song of the summer from the past 49 years

Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" crowned the song of the summer for 2024.

The 10 best budget-friendly used cars under $20,000

Consumer Reports' top used cars under $20,000 offer value with reliability, performance, and safety.

Crop loss is a huge problem for sustainability and food security. I’m using AI and computer vision to help fix it.

Valeria Kogan, CEO of Fermata, uses AI tools to reduce crop loss, food waste, and emissions.

AI and worker well-being are top of mind for business leaders, according to execs from Accenture, Mastercard, Ancestry, and more

Executives share focus on AI, worker well-being, diversity, equity, inclusion, and C-suite transformation trends.

JD Vance endorsed a report that criticizes people watching pornography — especially married women

JD Vance hailed the Heritage Foundation report's coverage of traditional family values as "admirable.

I’ve worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 14 things I always get in the frozen food aisles for my family.

Costco employee shares favorite frozen foods, including Kellogg's Eggo waffles and Rao's eggplant Parmesan.

The price of being a bridesmaid can quickly add up — and some Gen Z and millennials don’t want to pay it

Wedding costs surged by 13% in 2024, leading bridesmaids to question the burden of expenses.

Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia hasn’t taken the pressure off the most dire front-line battles

Ukraine's invasion of Russia created positive outcomes but hasn't relieved pressure on key battlefronts.

Boar’s Head ‘negligence’ led to the listeria-related death of a Holocaust survivor, his family says in lawsuit

Family of Holocaust survivor sues Boar's Head over listeria death, alleging negligence in product distribution.

Google cofounder Sergey Brin hit with new lawsuit over deadly plane crash

Google cofounder Sergey Brin faces second lawsuit over deadly plane crash, multiple negligence allegations surfaced.

A recent study suggests companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks after layoffs. Here’s how they can avoid costly data breaches.

Study finds layoffs may trigger cyberattacks; expert offers advice on protecting companies from breaches.

Elon Musk’s Robotaxi event will reportedly be different from recent Tesla reveals in a key way

Elon Musk plans big Tesla Robotaxi event at Warner Bros Studios, showcasing autonomy in Hollywood.

I spent $7,000 on an 8-day luxury cruise with just 100 passengers on board. I can’t recommend it enough.

Discover the allure of a $7,000 all-inclusive Baja cruise, filled with wildlife encounters and relaxation.

Walleye dominated August. Here’s how its $4.8 billion multistrategy fund stacked up against the industry’s biggest names.

Walleye Capital's quant strategies shine as its multistrategy fund gains 3.4% in turbulent August. Besting rivals.

These are the most common mistakes companies make that land their workers fat settlements, according to employment lawyers

Employment lawyers warn companies of recurring legal errors that could result in costly worker settlements.

My family of 4 went to Morton’s for the first time. Our $350 meal was the best value we’ve had at a steak-house chain...

Morton's steak-house chain impresses with delicious meals, becoming a top favorite for many patrons.

The most famous local sandwich from every state

Discover America's most famous local sandwiches, from a pork tenderloin in Indiana to avocado club in California.

Meet Richard Saghian, Fashion Nova’s billionaire CEO who owns the biggest modern home in the US —a $126 million LA megamansion

Richard Saghian, Fashion Nova's founder, bought $166 million worth of real estate, including a Malibu home.

Target customers are swapping lids on Owala bottles — and it’s causing chaos in some stores

Colorful Owala water bottle lids being swapped at Target cause confusion and frustration for employees.

Elon Musk says he ‘can’t wait’ to work in Trump’s White House

Elon Musk excited about Trump considering him for cabinet, seeks to cut government waste and regulations.