'Secret campaign' used thousands of New Yorkers' identities without consent to influence federal policy: NY AG
A "secret campaign" used millions of consumer identities, including those of thousands of New Yorkers, to generate fake public comments to the FCC in favor of repealing net neutrality.
California police department transitioning to all electric fleet with purchase of Tesla models
A Los Angeles-area police department is switching its fleet to Tesla vehicle, authorities said this week. The Pasadena Police Department will by 20 Teslas for patrols.
Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis now includes monorail complaint
Disney amended its suit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to include recent developments, including a new law establishing state oversight authority over the monorail.
Indiana worker dies after being injured at Amazon warehouse in Fort Wayne
An unidentified Amazon employee has died at one of the company's warehouses in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The facility was closed for the rest of the day.
Georgia sends every 2023 high school graduate financial literacy book
Every graduating high school senior in the state of Georgia received a book on financial literacy this year as a parting gift in preparation for the real world.
Elon Musk, Greg Abbott celebrate groundbreaking of Tesla’s new Texas facility
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Tesla's new lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, near Corpus Christi.
Smart fitness studio in Virginia uses artificial intelligence to curate workouts
A fitness studio in Virginia called The Exercise Coach has enabled artificial intelligence to help people work out in an efficient and effective manner.
Eviction bans remain in California more than 3 years into the pandemic
Proponents of the California bans say that lifting all protections would exacerbate homelessness in cities with some of the country’s highest housing costs.
New York City apartment fire injures 4 people, officials investigating possible e-bike connection
NYFD officials said a fire broke out at an apartment on West 190th Street, putting four people in cardiac arrest. Officials are investigating if an e-bike caused it.
California Big Lots managers claim they were fired for chasing down stolen merchandise
Two managers at a Big Lots in Bakersfield, California, were reportedly fired after they attempted to wrangle a shopping cart back from a homeless man who allegedly stole Tide pods.
Bud Light's Dylan Mulvaney controversy deepens: Chicago gay bars roar at beer maker's 'abandonment' of cause
2Bears Tavern Group, an organization that owns four gay bars in Chicago, announced they are no longer selling Anheuser-Busch products due to the company's distancing from Dylan Mulvaney.
Frontier Airlines passenger 'voted' off flight after altercation
Three passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight from New Jersey to Georgia were kicked off after a verbal altercation started before the plane left the ground.
DeSantis signs Florida bill giving tourism board power over Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board extensive authority over the Disney World park.
Checks to taxpayers from $141M TurboTax settlement start next week, New York AG says
New York Attorney General Letitia James says payments will soon be sent to impacted taxpayers from the state's $141 million settlement with Intuit, the maker of TurboTax.
South Carolina lottery wants your dog to appear on its $2 holiday scratch-off tickets
A lottery contest in South Carolina is asking pet owners to submit photos of their dogs for a chance to have the animals featured on $2 Happy Pawlidays scratch-off tickets.
Jury rules Ed Sheeran not liable in copyright infringement case over Marvin Gaye song
A jury decided Thursday that singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran did not copy the Marvin Gaye song "Let's Get It On" in his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud."
PacWest shares slide as bank tries to calm investors
PacWest Bancorp confirmed it is mulling options, including a possible sale while also insisting it has not experienced "out-of-the-ordinary deposit flows following the sale of First Republic Bank and other news."
Squatters, be gone! How to keep your property safe and secure from unwanted occupants
Squatters can take over property and ruin it — here are actionable steps from two experts to take to prevent this. Tips include getting to know law enforcement and installing good lighting.
Texas rancher fumes over Biden admin's 'lies they spew to the American people' on the border
Biden's border crisis has come "at a huge cost" to Texas ranchers and farmers: Stephanie Canales claims 30 to 40 migrants cross her property every single day.
Oklahoma bans more than a dozen woke banks from doing business with the state
Oklahoma announced sweeping actions to ban 13 prominent financial institutions from doing business in the state after an internal review found the companies engage in energy boycotts.



















