X removes article headlines in latest platform update, widening a rift with news media
X, formerly known as Twitter, has stopped showing headlines on articles shared on the platform
2023-10-06 01:29
The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000
The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers
2023-10-06 00:55
Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections
2023-10-06 00:26
Accountant's testimony sprawls into a 4th day at Trump business fraud trial in New York
An accountant who prepared Donald Trump’s financial statements is back on the witness stand for a fourth day in the New York civil trial examining whether the former president exaggerated his wealth
2023-10-06 00:23
Thousands of US workers are on strike today. Here's a rundown of major work stoppages happening now
It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are on strikes taking the world of work by storm
2023-10-05 23:47
AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing
2023-10-05 22:52
Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for its Moscow-built nuclear power plant
Bangladesh has received the first uranium shipment from Russia to fuel the country’s only nuclear power plant, still under construction by Moscow
2023-10-05 22:26
All Trump, all the time? Former president's legal problems a boon to MSNBC
Donald Trump's legal problems may be a headache for the former president, but they are proving a boon to MSNBC
2023-10-05 21:52
Russia launches more drone attacks as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attends a European forum
Russia has targeted Ukraine with drones in another massive attack as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rallied support from Western allies at a summit of some 50 European leaders in Spain
2023-10-05 20:55
Key Republican backs Biden nominee to head FAA
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A key Senate Republican said Thursday he plans to support the White House nominee to
2023-10-05 20:55
Auto worker strike highlights disparities between temporary and permanent employees
Among the many changes being sought by striking United Auto Workers is an end to a system that pays workers much different wages for doing the same job
2023-10-05 17:20
Stock market today: Asian shares rise, buoyed by Wall Street rally from bonds and oil prices
Asian shares are mostly higher as a plunge in oil prices aided a recovery on Wall Street
2023-10-05 15:56