American Airlines sued for racial discrimination for removing Black men from flight
American Airlines has been sued by three Black men who accused the airline of racial discrimination for temporarily removing them for a flight after a body odor complaint.
EU approves $1.5B joint hydrogen project, $1.1B joint health care project
EU regulators approved both a $1.52 billion joint hydrogen project funded by seven EU countries and a $1.1 billion joint health care project funded by six EU countries.
Oil on track for weekly loss over demand concerns
Oil looked set for a weekly loss on Friday after prices retreated Thursday amid concerns that inflation will stay higher for longer and hamper demand.
Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu dog that became a meme and the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, died at age 18 while sleeping, according to her owner Atsuko Sato.
Sewage to suds? German company uses treated wastewater to make beer.
A German water solutions company teamed up with members of the Technical University of Munich and the city of Weissenburg to use treated sewage water to make a beer called "Reuse Brew."
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $15M civil penalty for East Palestine train derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay a millions of dollars to settle a U.S. government lawsuit over a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, officials say.
Johnson & Johnson sued by cancer victims over 'fraudulent' bankruptcies
Five plaintiffs sued Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday, accusing the company of fraud through its use of a shell company's bankruptcy to resolve lawsuits over its talc products.
CFPB tightens rules for buy now, pay later lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says "buy now, pay later" lenders are credit card providers and is applying additional regulations for the lenders to follow.
China levies sanctions against 12 US military-linked companies
China has taken measures against 12 U.S. companies with ties to the military in response to the U.S. arming Taiwan and sanctions on Chinese companies.
FDIC chair to resign after pressure from lawmakers
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg says he will step down once he is replaced after growing calls from federal lawmakers for him to resign over the agency's toxic work environment.
Key Democrat calls for FDIC chief's ouster over 'toxic culture' that includes sexual harassment
Democrat Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is calling on President Biden to replace embattled FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg over the agency's "toxic culture."
Japanese company introduces 'electrified' spoon that promises to enhance salty tastes
Kirin Holdings is launching an electrified spoon designed to enhance salty tastes without increasing sodium intake, based on research that earned an Ig Nobel Prize.
BMW imported thousands of vehicles with banned Chinese parts linked to forced labor, US Senate report says
BMW allegedly imported more than 8,000 vehicles into the U.S. containing electronic parts from a banned Chinese supplier, according to a Senate report.
Fed Chairman Powell tests positive for COVID-19
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is currently working from home while experiencing symptoms, according to his office.
Analysts dismiss fears of German 'de-industrialization' for now
Growing global competition and changes to Germany's economy have some business leaders worried that Germany is headed for de-industrialization, but analysts disagree.
South Korea encourages supply chain cooperation with China as both express desire to improve ties
South Korea's finance minister encouraged cooperation with China on supply chain, new technologies and raw materials as the two countries prepare for a trilateral meeting with Japan.
FDIC Chair Gruenberg refuses to resign
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin Gruenberg vowed to rectify conduct at his agency Wednesday, side-stepping calls for his resignation.
McDonald's $5 meal deal coming in June for a limited time: report
McDonald's will reportedly offer a $5 meal deal in an effort to lure back inflation-plagued customers as sales at fast food restaurants dip due to consumers eating more meals at home.
Google shows off latest AI models as competition with OpenAI, Microsoft heats up
Google rolled out its latest artificial intelligence models' capabilities at its annual developer conference, Google I/O, on Tuesday as its competition with rivals heats up.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI announces new 'flagship' model
ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Monday introduced a new advanced artificial intelligence model, GPT-40, and showed off its new features, which will be free for users.


















