Meta to allow teens' parents to disable private chats with AI after backlash over flirty chatbots
Meta announced on Friday parents would be allowed to disable their teenagers' private chats with AI characters, the latest safety measure for its social media platforms.
Investment banker predicts uptick for Amazon stock ahead of AI and satellite developments
Investment banker Mark Mahaney predicts continued growth for Amazon, Expedia, and Netflix as consumer demand stays strong and rivals struggle to keep pace.
Microsoft is worth buying during any pullback: D.R. Barton
Woodshaw Financial Group principal D.R. Barton analyzes Microsoft and reveals his top A.I. stock pick on 'Varney & Co.'
REI to close three Northeast stores in 2026 as it adapts to shifting markets and customer needs: report
REI will shutter stores in Paramus, Boston, and New York City's SoHo in 2026 as the outdoor retailer adapts to evolving markets and customer needs.
Meta under scrutiny over child safety as Instagram rolls out ‘PG-13’ rules for teens
Meta spokesperson Tara Hopkins unveils PG-13 content filters for Instagram teen accounts to block age-inappropriate posts and risky behavior amid safety concerns.
Meta places new safeguards on teen Instagram accounts, introduces PG-13-guided content filters
Instagram will moderate the content for users under 18 using filters guided by the PG-13 movie rating system, parent company Meta announced on Tuesday.
FOX Business Briefs 10/14
Earnings from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan top expectations; Ford cuts production of five trucks and SUVs after fire at aluminum supplier; Google to invest $9 billion in cloud, AI infrastructure in South Carolina.
Verizon blames 'acts of vandalism' for service disruptions across Greater Los Angeles
Verizon says service disruptions across Greater Los Angeles County on Friday were caused by acts of vandalism that included multiple fiber cables being cut.
Long John Silver's ditches signature seafood logo in major brand redesign
Long John Silver's joins an industry rebranding wave with a new chicken-focused logo and tagline, while maintaining seafood as a central part of the restaurant's identity.
Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Disney raises ticket prices at Walt Disney World and Disneyland parks: report
Walt Disney World and Disneyland implement new price hikes, with Disneyland's top-tier tickets jumping $18 to $224 and some annual passes rising as much as $150.
Ari Emanuel debuts new holding company MARI to bring tennis events, other assets under one roof
TKO Holdings Group executive Mark Shapiro will serve on MARI's board. RedBird Capital Partners and the Qatar Investment Authority are also investing in the new venture.
Univision CEO accuses tech giant of ‘Hispanic tax’ after YouTube TV drop
TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre blasts Google for dropping Univision from YouTube TV, calling the move ‘tone-deaf’ and urging the tech giant to restore access and stop discriminating against viewers on 'Mornings with Maria.'
College football players transform hydration frustration into billion-dollar company: 'Stick to your guns'
Former Dartmouth football players created Cirkul, a billion-dollar Florida company that transforms hydration with customizable water bottles and over 150 flavors.
Two Amazon delivery drones crash into construction crane
Two Amazon Air Prime delivery drones collided into a crane in a commercial area Wednesday in Tolleson, Arizona. (KSAZ)
Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from Bondi DOJ
Apple dropped an ICE tracking app from its online store Thursday in response to the Department of Justice raising concerns that the app put law enforcement officers’ safety at risk.
General Mills to close pizza, pet food manufacturing plants in Missouri
The Minnesota-based food giant announced closures of pizza crust and pet food factories in Missouri, expecting $82 million in restructuring charges.
Hillshire Brands recalls 58M pounds of corn dogs over wood contamination after injury reports
The Hillshire Brands Company is recalling 58 million pounds of Jimmy Dean and State Fair corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products after wood pieces were found in batter, causing five injuries.
Elon Musk makes history as first person ever to hit $500B net worth milestone: report
Elon Musk achieves historic $500 billion net worth as Tesla stock rises after his wealth grew from $24.6 billion in March 2020 to the unprecedented milestone.
Amazon unveils 'price-conscious' grocery brand featuring more than 1,000 items nationwide
Amazon Grocery offers more than 1,000 food items rated 4 stars or above, including fresh produce, meat, seafood and pantry staples, with most priced under $5.



















