Bad EVs, a giant meat recall, Amazon goes nuclear, and the safest cities: The week's most popular stories
6 EV brands that owners regret buying the most
About 10% of electric vehicle owners regret their purchases, according to a new survey, though the figure varies significantly depending on the automaker.
A meat recall for listeria has grown to 12 million pounds. Here are 15 products affected
Major retailers, including Amazon (AMZN), Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), and Trader Joe’s, have issued a nationwide recall for over 300 ready-to-eat meals due to a potential outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.
Amazon is joining Google and Microsoft in going big on nuclear power
Amazon (AMZN) is joining its artificial intelligence competitors in the race for nuclear energy.
The 5 safest cities in America
When deciding where to live in the U.S., many people take safety into consideration – not only for their families but for themselves.
Apple is losing to Huawei in China. Here’s why
Since releasing its Mate 60 Pro series last August, Chinese tech giant Huawei has made a comeback in China’s smartphone market, knocking Apple (AAPL) from its pedestal.
The U.S. economy under Donald Trump and Joe Biden, in 3 charts
The U.S. economy remains a heated topic in presidential debates and a top concern for American voters. Eight in ten registered voters say it will be crucial to their vote in the 2024 presidential elections.
JPMorgan Chase is winning the AI banking race — and its lead is getting bigger
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) held onto its spot as the artificial intelligence adoption leader in the banking sector.
Elon Musk’s ‘one weird trick’ to get investors excited about Tesla’s Optimus bots
Tesla (TSLA) on Thursday tried to show off its Optimus project again after an event featuring them last week “tricked” some analysts who were unaware the humanoid robots were being assisted remotely.
Boeing is about to send thousands of pink slips
Boeing (BA) is about to start the countdown clock on 10% of its workforce losing their jobs. Reuters reports that the company will begin sending 60-day notices to affected employees next month.
Meta fired dozens of employees for using $25 food credits to buy wine glasses and toothpaste
Meta (META), the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, fired over 20 employees last week for abusing the company’s food credit system to buy household items.
We finally know how much Elon Musk is spending to elect Donald Trump
Elon Musk became one of the largest donors of the entire 2024 election cycle in just three months.
FTC chair Lina Khan has big enemies on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. Here’s why
Lina Khan, the head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has emerged as one of the “most feared people in Silicon Valley” and an enemy of Wall Street.
The 10 best cities in America for vacationing on a budget
We all deserve a vacation from time to time; the pressures of work, school, and personal relationships are enough to make anyone crave a long weekend in a new city, with high-quality meals and luxurious accommodations.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene showed the problem of insurance and moral hazard. Here’s how to fix it
Hurricane Milton has blown through and the worst is over for Florida. But it’s not over for everyone. Meteorologists warn we’ll get stronger and more frequent tropical storms in the coming years, as the oceans warm and sea levels rise thanks to climate change.
Airbus is cutting jobs as it struggles to take advantage of rival Boeing’s woes
Boeing (BA) rival Airbus (AIR) is slashing 2,500 jobs in its Defence and Space division as it continues to struggle to find its footing.
Almost 10 million pounds of meat are being recalled at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and other stores
Hundreds of products sold in the nation’s top grocery chains, including Walmart (WMT), Kroger (KR), 7-Eleven (SVNDY), and Trader Joe’s, have been recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.
20 of the best sports sedans ever made
I love sports sedans. You love sports sedans. We all love sports sedans. That’s why it comes as no surprise that you folks were so passionate about the best sports sedans of all time when I asked you to tell me your favorite in last week’s question of the day.
The 19 best new cars and SUVs for less than $30,000, according to Consumer Reports
We’ve already shown you Consumer Reports’ list of the most reliable cars for less than $30,000, but what if you care about more than just reliability? You don’t always have to sacrifice reliability to find a car that’s well-rounded and offers more in the way of features than simply not breaking.