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Lufthansa Airlines has been fined $4 million by the United States over allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers during an incident in 2022.

US fines Lufthansa airlines $4 million over accusations of antisemitism

More than 2,000 cleaning supplies contain chemicals linked to health issues.

More than 2,000 cleaning supplies contain chemicals linked to health issues

Discover how a hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage aims to set new land speed records, built by students at the University of Warwick.

Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record

The candle was pulled after online critics pointed out that its design resembled something far more offensive than a winter wonderland.

Bath & Body Works faces backlash over offensive candle design

The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock exchange on Monday, Oct. 14.

Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused tens of billions in insured losses. Can Florida's largest insurance provider, Citizens, pay the price?

How Florida’s state-backed insurance went from last resort to largest provider

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg announced the company will layoff 17,000 employees in the coming months as machinists remain on strike.

Boeing lays off 10% of workforce as strike enters fifth week

Car manufacturers face mounting criticism for locking basic hardware features like remote start behind paywalls and subscriptions.

Carmakers locking basic features behind paid subscription services

Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its ‘Scan & Go’ app to eliminate the hassle of long lines.

Sam’s Club tests all-digital store that has no checkout lanes

Steam is informing users that they don’t fully own the games they purchase, as a new California law on digital content ownership looms.

Steam gets ahead of new CA law, informs users they don’t own their games

Internal documents from TikTok revealed company executives knew the app was harmful to kids and actively tried to keep them on the platform.

Leaked documents show TikTok execs know their app harms kids

The U.S. is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel.

US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates

A federal complaint filed on Thursday, Oct. 10, alleges that Starbucks illegally cut employees hours by not consulting with union officials first.

Federal officials say Starbucks broke the law when it cut unionized workers hours

Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department.

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme

In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams.

Smell of weed not enough for warrantless vehicle searches: Illinois Supreme Court

Donald Trump proposed making interest payments on car loans tax-deductible in a speech about the auto industry at the Detroit Economic Club.

Trump pitches making car loan interest tax deductible

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post in which she participated in a trend.

The trend behind Michigan governor’s video feeding influencer a Dorito

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that it is suing LA Fitness over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

LA Fitness being sued by US government over alleged discrimination

As the U.S. faces a shortage of IV bags critical for hospitals, one Daytona Beach IV fluid manufacturing facility was spared from Milton.

Critical IV fluid manufacturing facility spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath

In a sign of true sportsmanship, eight American sports leagues have come together to back a new campaign targeting hate in the U.S. It is an idea from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation to combat antisemitism.

Sports leagues come together to combat hate in America

Chinese authorities have detained four Taiwanese workers at Foxconn’s massive iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou.

Chinese authorities detain Taiwanese iPhone factory workers

Hurricane Milton was a one-in-1,000-year rainfall event for the Tampa, Florida, area, with wind gusts around 100 miles per hour.

Hurricane Milton likely caused $60 billion in insured losses, early estimate shows

A CBS morning news anchor recently faced criticism following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his new book "The Message."

Paramount chair defends reprimanded CBS anchor over controversial interview

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop faces security breaches, operational setbacks, and safety concerns, raising doubts about its success.

Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations