Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in.
Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers.
Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash
For the 230,000 people living in rural Doña Ana County, Oracle Corp.’s Project Jupiter data center has quickly become an inescapable part of life. Mailers hailing “A NEW DAY FOR…
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t…
How Chuck E. Cheese is reinventing itself for a new era of play, through the eyes of its new CEO
The entertainment mainstay is confident enough to be embarking on an ambitious expansion plan.
Costco to launch its own Medicare Advantage plan
The move means breaking into a Medicare Advantage industry worth more than $500 billion.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using autonomous AI to quicken, broaden experimentation
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory incorporates AI into experiments to speed scientific discovery
Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV
The court says the tax violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and parts of the U.S. Constitution.
How 85°C Bakery Cafe is finding success in family neighborhoods
The global powerhouse that originated in Taiwan in 2003 has been busy opening locations in the United States and is set to open its 100th bakery this year.
Faulty backup cameras are plaguing tens of millions of US cars
Backup camera systems are one of the most error-prone features of modern automobiles.