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Meta Loses Privacy Battle as EU Court Sides with Activist on Ad Targeting Issue
The European Union's top court ruled that Meta cannot use external public information about a user's sexual orientation for personalized advertising.
Albertsons and Vons to Pay $4 Million for Overcharging Customers, False Advertising Claims
Albertsons and Vons have agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a civil complaint from California prosecutors for overcharging customers and engaging in false advertising, including inaccurate product weights.
Ryanair Boeing Catches Fire While Moving on the Runway at Brindisi Airport, Prompting Emergency Evacuation
More than 180 passengers were safely evacuated from a Ryanair Boeing jet at Brindisi Airport in Italy after it caught fire while on the ground.
Tesla Issues Recall for 27,000 Cybertrucks Due to Rearview Camera Problem
Tesla is recalling approximately 27,000 Cybertrucks due to a rearview camera delay that violates federal safety rules, but the issue is being resolved through a free software update.
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Hits US Menus for Limited Time Starting October 10
McDonald's is launching a Chicken Big Mac with two chicken patties instead of beef, available for a limited time starting October 10.
Costco Sells High-Demand Platinum Bars to Meet Growing Customer Interest
Costco is expanding its precious metals offerings by introducing 1-ounce Swiss-made platinum bars, following the success of its gold bars and silver coins, which have generated significant sales among members.
Dockworker Strike Causes Delays in Beef and Seafood Imports, Risks Shortages and Price Hikes
A dockworker strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports is delaying beef and seafood imports, raising concerns about potential shortages and price increases.
Gmail Users Can Now Track Purchases, Events More Easily with New Inbox Features
Gmail has introduced a redesigned inbox with a new "Happening Soon" tab, offering users easier access to summary cards for purchases, travel, events, and reminders.
Eli Lilly's Popular Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro and Zepbound Now Available Again, FDA Announces
The US FDA announced that the shortage of Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug, tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound, has been resolved.
California Health Care Workers to Receive Minimum Wage Increase Starting Mid-October
California health care workers will receive a long-awaited minimum wage increase following the implementation of Senate Bill 525.
Bank of America Experiences Outages, Some Customers See $0 Balances
Bank of America customers faced online account access issues on Wednesday (October 2), with some reporting missing balances.
California Targets Misleading Food Labels to Help Consumers Know What's Safe to Eat
California is taking action to eliminate confusion over food labeling by proposing new regulations that will standardize terms like "sell by" and "best before."
Elon Musk Promises Support with Starlink for Areas Hit by Hurricane Helene
Former President Donald Trump announced that he spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about providing Starlink satellite internet to North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
Snapchat Prioritized Growth Over Safety, Ignoring Sextortion Crisis Among Underage Users, Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit claims that Snapchat let sextortion of young users happen while focusing more on growth than safety and didn't warn kids and parents about the dangers on the app.
Boeing's Largest Union Presses New CEO to Intervene in Worker Strike After Healthcare Benefits Suspension
Boeing's largest union has called on new CEO Kelly Ortberg to intervene in contract negotiations to end a strike by 33,000 West Coast workers.
Apple Faces US Labor Complaint Over Alleged Illegal Workplace Policies
The US Labor Board has filed a complaint accusing Apple of violating employee rights by enforcing unlawful workplace rules.
AT&T Sells Off DirecTV Stake to TPG for $7.6 Billion as It Shifts Focus to 5G
AT&T is selling its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for $7.6 billion, marking its exit from the entertainment business.
Jeep Recalls Nearly 200,000 Hybrid SUVs Due to Fire Risk, Warns Against Charging
Jeep is recalling over 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide due to a fire risk, advising owners not to charge the vehicles and to park them outdoors until repairs are made.
Verizon Faces Nationwide Outages, Thousands of Customers Left Without Service
Verizon customers across the US experienced widespread outages, with over 100,000 reports of service disruptions and many phones limited to SOS mode.
Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung Over Anti-Competitive App Distribution Practices
Epic Games has sued Google and Samsung, accusing them of coordinating to block third-party app distribution on Samsung devices.
Amazon Scores Partial Victory in FTC Antitrust Case Over Online Dominance
A federal court in Seattle partially dismissed the FTC's antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of maintaining illegal monopolies, though details of the ruling remain unclear.
BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Risk Linked to Steering Issues
BYD is recalling nearly 97,000 of its popular Dolphin and Yuan Plus electric cars due to potential fire hazards linked to a steering control unit.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks at ISS, Set to Rescue Stranded Boeing Astronauts
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station, where it will prepare to bring stranded Boeing astronauts back to Earth.
Spotify Restores Service After Three-Hour Outage Affecting Thousands of US Users
Spotify experienced a three-hour outage affecting over 40,000 US users, but the service has since been restored, with most issues resolved.
Georgia Chemical Plant Fire Spurs Evacuations Over Toxic Smoke Fears
Georgia officials have ordered evacuations after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta spread toxic smoke, though no injuries have been reported.
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill Amid Tech Industry Concerns
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial AI safety bill, citing concerns from the tech industry about stifling innovation.
OpenAI Faces $5 Billion in Losses This Year Amid Massive Revenue Surge
OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year despite generating $3.7 billion in revenue, while also pursuing a funding round that could value the company at over $150 billion.
Boeing's Guilty Plea Draws Family Outcry; Federal Hearing Scheduled for Next Month
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for October 11 regarding Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy related to the 737 Max crashes.
7UP Brings Back Shirley Temple Mocktail in Ready-to-Drink Form for the Holidays
7UP is bringing back its nostalgic Shirley Temple mocktail in a ready-to-drink version for the holidays, available at retailers nationwide for a limited time.
Elon Musk's X Faces $5 Million Fine in Brazil to Restore Platform Access
Brazil ordered social platform X to pay over $5 million in fines to lift its service ban, after Elon Musk's company claimed compliance with court orders.
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