Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “Twisters” to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket… ( Read More )
8.5 million devices running Windows affected by faulty update from CrowdStrike
As the world continues to recover from massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are… ( Read More )
Over 3 million steam cleaners now under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
NEW YORK — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting… ( Read More )
Elon Musk commits $45 million per month to pro-Trump super PAC: Report
Elon Musk is putting his money where his X is. The billionaire entrepreneur has committed $45 million per month to Republican get-out-the-vote and early-voting efforts,… ( Read More )
Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won’t have power into next week
HOUSTON — About half a million Houston-area homes and businesses will still be without electricity next week, the city’s largest utility said Thursday, stoking the… ( Read More )
Over 3 million people pass through U.S. airport security in a day for first time as travel surges
More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single… ( Read More )
Federal government awards Moderna $176 million in push for bird-flu shot
The U.S. government on Tuesday awarded $176 million to drugmaker Moderna to speed up work on a bird-flu vaccine. The move reflects mounting fears that… ( Read More )
New Jersey governor signs budget boosting taxes on companies making over $10 million
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion budget moments before midnight Friday, hiking taxes on high-earning corporations to help… ( Read More )
‘Vast majority’ of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper, IRS says
NEW YORK — The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the… ( Read More )
‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned… ( Read More )