Renault, Nissan reboot auto alliance for post-Ghosn era Posted March 6, 2023 Automakers Renault and Nissan formalized their reboot of a relationship that had grown rocky, culminating in the spectacular fall of top executive Carlos Ghosn, w…
Britcoin? UK gets closer to launching a digital currency Posted March 5, 2023 Britcoin is moving closer to reality. U.K. authorities said British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound, formally asking for public comme…
Michigan man says son, 6, ordered $1K in food from Grubhub Posted March 4, 2023 A Michigan man says he was left with a $1,000 bill after his 6-year-old son ordered a virtual smorgasbord of food from several restaurants, leading to a string of…
Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House Posted March 3, 2023 The Biden administration is taking aim at Apple and Google for operating mobile app stores that it says stifle competition. The finding is contained in a Comme…
Monarch butterflies wintering in California rebound Posted March 2, 2023 The population of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has rebounded for a second year in a row after a preci…
Jill Biden donates inaugural wear, face masks to Smithsonian Posted March 1, 2023 Jill Biden says her Inauguration Day outfits, now featured in a Smithsonian museum exhibit about first ladies, were a “voice for me on one of the most important days of my life.” …
Amazon axes free grocery delivery on Prime orders under $150 Posted February 28, 2023 Amazon is axing free grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150. Customers who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh -- and pay less…
Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon Posted February 27, 2023 German development minister Svenja Schulze announced that her government will make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil. Of this tota…
Member of Congress reads AI-generated speech on House floor Posted February 26, 2023 When U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss decided to deliver a speech on a bill that would create a U.S.-Israel artificial intelligence center, he opted to let the AI do the talking. The…
Apple embraces potential of sports streaming with MLS deal Posted February 25, 2023 After taking its first dip into sports streaming last year, Apple is now immersing itself. The tech giant kicked off a 10-year partnership wit…