Average age of US vehicles reaches record high as price of new vehicles soars
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of new vehicles soared causing fewer people to buy them. Now the average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. has reached a record high.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Tesla shouldn't call its driving system 'Autopilot'
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Tesla should not call its automated driving system Autopilot because humans control the cars.
Boston hospital to use $100 million gift for immunology, inflammation research
A biotech entrepreneur has gifted $100 million to Boston’s Brigham and Women's Hospital which will use the donation to establish a new institute to study immunology and inflammation.
Indiana coroner says worker who died at Amazon factory suffered a blunt force injury
Caes David Gruesbeck, a 20-year-old Amazon employee, died due to a blunt force injury according to the Allen County coroner. The death is still under investigation.
New Hampshire electric utility proposes major electric transmission line from Canada to New England
A New Hampshire electric utility proposed a major electrical transmission line that will carry renewable power from Canada to New England.
Indiana worker dies after being injured at Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne
An unidentified Amazon employee has died at one of the company's warehouses in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The facility was closed for the rest of the day.
Smart fitness studio in Virginia uses artificial intelligence to curate workouts
A fitness studio in Virginia called The Exercise Coach has enabled artificial intelligence to help people work out in an efficient and effective manner.
Investor buys 2 Caribbean islands once owned by Jeffrey Epstein for $60 million
An investor has bought two Caribbean islands, Great St. James and Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands, that were once owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short
During the summer season, many people look forward to enjoying vacation time. However, inflation, layoffs, and possibility of a recession may prompt people to consider the consequences of their leisure plans
Vegas Strip tower that sat unfinished for almost 2 decades gets date for grand opening
Nevada’s Fontainebleau Las Vegas which began construction in 2007 and sat unfinished for many years due to the Great Recession is now set to open its doors in December 2023.
Small Business Person of the Year goes to Minnesota deli owner
A deli owner has won the Small Business Person of the Year. Abdirahman Kahin of Afro Deli & Grill in St. Paul became successful after adjusting his business model during the pandemic.
Company looking to restore dead nuclear power plant in Michigan for first time in US history
Holtec Decommissioning International is looking to restore the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station. This would be the first time this has been done in the history of the U.S.
Legal marijuana growers along the West Coast struggle with oversupply, seek interstate sales
Legal marijuana growers are seeking the legalization of interstate cannabis trade as West Coast growers struggle with oversupply, low prices, and a limited market.
Global takedown of cybercriminals behind malware operation
Law enforcement officials in the United States and Europe said a takedown of cybercriminals behind malware operation. Authorities also seized 11 domain names tied to the Genesis Market.
Founder of student loan assistance startup arrested on fraud charges
Charlie Javice, The 31-year-old founder of Frank, was arrested on fraud charges. JPMC acquired the startup two years ago but believes the number of customers was dramatically inflated.
North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes for active duty members
North Dakota governor signed a bill that exempts military pay from income taxes. Under the bill, active service members' taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025.
Minnesota's lawsuit against Juul's alleged marketing to young people slated to begin today
A lawsuit over Juul Lab's marketing to young people will begin today in Minnesota. This is the first time the e-cigarette company will go to court over marketing to young people.
Bids to buy Manchester United due Wednesday, expected to become one of the most expensive teams in history
The most recent round of bids to buy Manchester United are due by Wednesday. Manchester United is expected to become one of the most expensive sports teams in history.
Once humble Tokyo cafe now turning tourists away after its pudding goes viral on TikTok
A Japanese coffee shop has become famous on TikTok. Owenr Shizuo Mori, who doesn’t use social media, now sells out of his pudding to the lines of tourists that wait outside his door.
95th Oscars rebounds slightly with an audience of 18.7 million
The audience for the 95th Oscars was up slightly from last year’s numbers by 12%. The Academy Awards was viewed by 18.7 million people on Sunday.