Dungeons & Dragons franchise bans artists from using AI to draw characters, scenery
An artist for Dungeon & Dragon was caught using artificial intelligence to create commissioned artwork. The franchise informed artists they aren't allowed to use AI.
Squatters turn Pennsylvania homes into drug dens, set indoor campfire to cook canned ravioli
Officials in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, are working to demolish a handful of vacant homes that have been the site of squatting and drug use, according the local fire chief.
NYC outdoor dining permanent, but restaurants will be forced to remove structures in winter
New York City is making outdoor dining, which became popular during the coronavirus pandemic, a permanent feature of the city but with new rules.
Home on Long Island Sound sells for record $139M
A 13,500-square-foot home on 50 acres of waterfront property in Greenwich, Connecticut, has sold for just shy of $139 million, Sotheby's International Realty said Thursday.
Massachusetts regulators investigate investment firms' use of AI
Massachusetts is investigating the use of artificial intelligence by investment firms in client-facing tools and marketing materials to ensure there are safeguards.
Henrietta Lacks family settles with biotech company Thermo Fisher in lawsuit alleging racist US medical system
Thermo Fisher reached a settlement with the family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cancer cells fueled revolutionary medical research.
DeSantis spotlights 'Declaration of Economic Independence' following campaign reboot in fight against Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces his 10-point economic plan as he aims to spotlight policy and reboot his Republican presidential campaign against Donald Trump.
NY bracing for gas and electric bill shock amid green push: ‘Very aware’ of the ‘burden,’ Con Ed says
As Con Edison readies to gradually raise gas and electric rates by starting with a 9% hike next month, the company responds to customer complaints of "overcharging."
Over 10,000 cases of Trader Joe's broccoli cheddar soup recalled due to bugs in florets
A voluntary recall for nearly 10,900 cases of Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup has been recalled. The products have insects in them.
This state is facing $117M in losses because of toll cheats
Drivers who have flouted tolls are costing the state of New Jersey a hefty penny. It's a problem that has been getting worse, according to officials.
Babies R Us returns with new flagship store featuring stroller test track
The company’s new flagship Babies R Us store will reintroduce the brand to consumers and lure in shoppers with its physical presence at the American Dream mall in New Jersey.
Moving to Texas from New York can save some Americans $250,000
Wealthy Americans who live in New York, San Francisco or Chicago can save thousands by relocating to Austin, which has lower and a cheaper cost of living.
Freight train derailment in Pennsylvania prompts evacuations of nearby residents, businesses
Officials in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, said there were no known hazards to the public after a freight train derailed and prompted evacuations.
Landlord charged tenants thousands when they complained of bugs, gross conditions: AG
The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced a lawsuit against Philadelphia-area property management company SBG Management Services for “multiple violations."
Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network arrested on fraud charges
Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO and founder of Celsius Network, has been arrested on federal fraud charges. He is accused of misleading customers about key aspects of his company.
Rhode Island ‘horror’ bill a ‘test run’ for more Democrat-led states, experts warn
Starting in January, Rhode Island will require independent contractors to submit a worker designation form which enters a public database.
Vermont Native American chief says Ben & Jerry's headquarters on 'stolen' land
A Native American chief in Vermont said he would to talk to Ben & Jerry's about the land under its headquarters.
Fanatics CEO's 'white party' draws Tom Brady, JLo, Ben Affleck and A-listers
Michael Rubin, the billionaire CEO of sports merchandise company Fanatics, celebrated the Fourth of July with a massive 'white party' that many A-listers attended.
Founding Father John Adams' intimate letter to 'sincere friend' teenage bride sold for $40,000
An intimate letter from President John Adams to a young bride, known only to one American family for 200 years, sold for $40,000 as part of a "friendship album."
First vehicles cross I-95 bridge in Philadelphia since deadly tanker fire less than 2 weeks ago
Officials reopened the reconstructed portion of I-95 on Friday, just 12 days after a tanker truck fire caused an overpass section of the highway to collapse, killing one person.



















