Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again
Sweden-based audio streaming giant Spotify announced Monday it is raising prices for its Premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subcription fees nearly a year ago.
Cracker Barrel CEO says restaurant chain has lost relevancy, eyes menu changes and remodeling
Cracker Barrel is eyeing several changes, including new menu items and store remodeling to entice new diners and offset some of its losses since the COVID pandemic.
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $15M civil penalty for East Palestine train derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay a millions of dollars to settle a U.S. government lawsuit over a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, officials say.
Anti-Israel protest disrupts Google conference: 'Google Cloud rains blood'
Protesters at Google’s developer conference in California chanted “Shame on Google" and “Google Cloud rains blood" while blocking entrance into the event.
FDA issues 'most serious type of recall' for insulin pump-related iOS app
Tandem Diabetes Care has responded to an FDA recall notice that the organization calls its "most serious" after hundreds of injuries have been reported.
Nintendo to announce new console by March 2025, company says
Nintendo has announced plans to unveil the successor to its Switch console by March 2025. The company noted the evolving complexity of game development since the Switch's launch.
Spotify CEO says layoffs brought 'more' disruption than expected but were 'right strategic decision'
Spotify Chief Executive Daniel Ek described the job cuts on Spotify’s earnings call as a "significant challenge" that the Sweden-based company contended with.
The history of Chick-fil-A: How a Southern restaurant chain became a culinary icon
Chick-fil-A is a popular fast-food chain recognized for its hospitality and quality. The restaurant has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1967.
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify single-day records upon release of 11th studio album
Taylor Swift broke Spotify records on Friday with the release of her newest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," with most-streamed artist and album in a single day.
Google fires 28 employees involved in 'Googlers against Genocide' sit-in at New York, Sunnyvale offices
Google fired 28 employees who were involved in anti-Israel protests at its New York City and Sunnyvale, California, offices after they refused to leave the premises.
Samsung overtakes Apple for top phonemaker spot: report
Samsung has overtaken Apple as the world's top phonemaker during the first quarter of 2024 as the latter's shipments have dropped around 10%, a report says.
Spotify plans to raise prices later this year: report
Listening to Spotify will get more expensive for premium users when the company implements price increases in five non-U.S. markets in April, according to Bloomberg. They will hit the U.S. later in the year.
Tennessee factory employing immigrant children young as 14 forced to pay out almost $2M: Labor Department
A factory in Tennessee that manufactures lawn mower parts has been forced to pay out just under $2 million after a Labor Department investigation found the company utilizing "oppressive child labor."
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers: report
The Chinese government is banning the use of chips made by U.S. firms Intel and AMD along with foreign-made software in favor of microprocessors and tech made in China.
Truth Social on verge of stock market approval, potentially netting Trump billions
Former President Trump's Truth Social is set to be approved to enter the stock market Friday, potentially netting the former president billions.
Intel plans US building spree thanks to billions in federal chip subsidies
Intel received $20 billion in federal funding and loans to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing through the CHIPS Act as it looks to help restore America's chipmaking edge.
Planet Fitness value plummets $400M after transgender turmoil
Planet Fitness has seen a nearly 8-percent drop in valuation after revoking a woman's membership for taking photos of a biological male in the women's locker room.
Intel embarking on a 'journey to rebuild' US chip domination, CEO says
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says the tech giant is "excited" to assist in chip production efforts that will bring the industry's supply chain back onto American soil.
'Micro shorts' from women's fashion brand bewilder shoppers: 'Bring back adult size clothes!!!'
The fashion brand Free People faced ridicule on Instagram after releasing images for its line of “micro shorts" for the season earlier this month.
Social media giant Meta under investigation for alleged drug sales on its platforms: WSJ
Tech giant Meta, parent company of social media apps Facebook and Instagram, is being probed by federal authorities related to the sale of illicit substances via its platforms.