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John Deere ended its sponsorship of diversity events and revised training to comply with laws, facing backlash.

John Deere steps back from diversity initiatives amid criticism

Scientists say so-called "supermodel granny" mice could be the key to helping humans slow down the aging process.

‘Supermodel granny’ mice could be key to slow human aging

Imagine police cars straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster—it's closer to reality than you might think. The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its rugged, stainless steel build and distinctive design, is now turning heads beyond the consumer market and into law enforcement. Unveiled nearly five years ago as a futuristic concept, the Cybertruck is poised to become a staple in U.S. police fleets, captivating both tech enthusiasts and public safety officials with its potential to enhance patrol capabilities.

Unplugged Performance unveils ‘Tactical Cybertruck’ for police use

New homes continue to get smaller, despite the price tag getting bigger, and designers say it's time for the "death of the hallway."

New homes could eliminate hallways, other formerly standard features

Hackers leaked Disney's internal Slack data, including ad campaigns, unreleased projects and employee info.

Hacker group claims it leaked Disney’s internal info

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention where Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was nominated as his running mate.

Trump appears at Republican National Convention; Vance nominated as VP

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding more accountability from Houston's electrical provider, CenterPoint, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

As thousands remain without power, Gov. Abbot ramps up pressure

Researchers at CyberNews called it “the largest password compilation,” as nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords have been exposed.

Two major cyber security breaches impact billions of people worldwide

Dollar General settled with OSHA for $12 million. They must improve safety or face potential $100,000 daily fines for future violations.

Dollar General to pay $12M safety violations settlement

With the eyes of the world on him, President Biden made several flubs during his press conference on July 11, but vowed to remain in race.

Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times

Despite record summer travel among Americans, Delta saw its profits drop 29% in the second quarter citing higher costs and lower fares.

Delta reveals 29% drop in profits despite record summer travel numbers

Actor George Clooney — a longtime supporter and fundraiser for President Biden — joins the chorus of Democrats calling for him to step aside.

President Biden to hold press conference as George Clooney, Sen. Welch call for a change

California is the 26th state to require high schoolers to take a personal finance class to graduate. But when should kids learn about money?

26 states now require a personal finance class in high school. But is that too late?

Police in Oregon found 4,000 rare allegedly stolen Lego sets worth more than $200,000 after a raid of a toy store.

Massive Lego bust in Oregon highlights growing concerns over retail theft

Apple removed 25 VPN apps from its Russian App Store at Roskomnadzor's request, tightening internet censorship following Ukraine invasion.

Apple bows to Russian VPN crackdown: What it means for internet freedom

DoorDash said that it's cracking down on bad drivers in Boston. The announcement comes in the wake of complaints by city officials.

DoorDash cracking down on bad delivery drivers as concerns grow in US

Johns Hopkins Medical School will no longer charge tuition for a portion of its students, due to a $1 billion donation from Michael Bloomberg.

Johns Hopkins Medical School receives $1 billion gift to diversify health care field

USPS raised the price of Forever stamps to 73 cents, part of a plan to boost revenue and stabilize finances by 2031.

Price of Forever stamps to increase starting next week

President Biden's doctor is responding to reports a Parkinson's disease expert visited the White House as Biden ignores calls to step down.

Biden’s physician responds to reports on Parkinson’s expert visits

While nearly half of Americans are saddled with last summer's credit card debt, many are planning to tack on to pay for this year's vacations.

46% of Americans are still paying off last summer’s credit card debt

Boeing agreed to plead guilty to fraud over 737 Max crashes, facing fines and risking future government contracts.

Boeing to plead guilty to fraud after fatal 737 Max crashes

The June jobs report shows the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, the first time it has been above 4% since late 2021.

What the June jobs report tells us about the state of the economy

Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company acquires Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion, forming Saks Global to boost luxury retail power.

Saks Fifth Avenue to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion

Tractor Supply Co. faces controversy after recent decisions regarding its DEI initiatives sparked strong reactions politically.

Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives amid conservative pressure, faces new boycott