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Uber has announced a new partnership with Chinese automaker BYD, with an aim of getting a larger number of the rideshare app's drivers in EVs.

Uber partners with Chinese EV maker BYD to help its drivers make the switch

The EU's AI Act went into effect on Thursday, Aug. 1, as governments try to catch up on regulating the growing sector.

First-of-its-kind AI law goes into effect in EU; US companies in the crosshairs

Google's Olympic campaign to feature its Gemini chatbot on the world stage is coming with a world of backlash.

Google’s controversial Olympic Gemini ad is new reality even if people hate it

Taco Bell is rolling out more AI-powered drive thru lanes at hundreds of stores. Yum Brands announced the move on Wednesday, July 31.

Taco Bell expands AI tech at drive-thru lanes as competition grows

Princess Leia's gold bikini sold at auction for $175,000 as the memorabilia and collectibles market is expected to hit $600 billion this year.

Collectibles from Star Wars to Babe Ruth fetch big bucks in post-COVID rebound

Robert "Kelly" Ortberg replaces Dave Calhoun, who announced earlier this year he's retiring after four challenging years as Boeing's CEO.

Dave Calhoun was hired to fix Boeing and failed. Is Kelly Ortberg up to task?

Meta has reached a record $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over privacy concerns.

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlements over Texas privacy lawsuit

D.C. Attorney General Schwalb is suing StubHub for engaging in unfair practices, using "drip pricing" to make customers pay more than listed.

DC attorney general sues StubHub over deceptive ‘drip pricing’ practices

Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

Soon, anyone in the U.S. will be able to create AI versions of themselves on Instagram or the web as Meta rolls out AI Studio.

Reply while you sleep: Instagram lets you create an AI version of yourself

Multiple companies say unlike the infamous and now-defunct Theranos, they're developing minimally invasive blood tests.

Theranos-like blood tests could soon become reality

"Deadpool & Wolverine" combined with upcoming Marvel movies will make up for a weak first quarter at the box office.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Comic Con reveal bring marvelous box office outlook

McDonald's is being sued over its HACER scholarship program for Latino students after changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

McDonald’s reports first sales slump since 2020

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

Crypto advocates dubbed efforts to cut off the industry from banking services "Operation Choke Point 2.0," and Trump is vowing to end it.

What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Trump promises to end it.

Donald Trump and his associates unveiled World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance initiative aimed at promoting the mass adoption of stablecoins and helping unbanked communities. Despite a lengthy announcement, specific details were scarce until advisors revealed plans to sell WLFI governance tokens to accredited investors. While the project positions itself as empowering the average American, concerns arose over token distribution and the extent of Trump's involvement, leaving questions about its transparency.

Here are Trump’s 7 cryptocurrency promises made at Bitcoin Conference

The DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users' data on sensitive subjects.

DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users’ data on sensitive subjects

Apple reached its first union contract at Maryland store, proposing 10% pay increase and benefits, pending worker approval.

Apple reaches first-ever union deal with Maryland employees

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility.

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

In the largest U.S. universal basic income study, backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman, researchers reveal what happens when you give people money.

Here’s what happened when Americans received $1,000 a month in 3-year study

A new report shows most U.S. workers experience loneliness in the workplace.

Loneliness epidemic hitting workplaces across the US

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled "boneless" wings label refers to cooking style, not absence of bones, after man sues over injury.

Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones

After months of negotiations, the NBA rejected TNT Sports' bid to match Amazon Prime Video's offer for the league's broadcast rights.

NBA wants to play on Team Amazon. Will TNT take fight to the court?

Philadelphia city workers are frustrated with Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-office mandate, citing space and resource shortages.

Philly workers furious over mayor’s order that they return to their offices