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ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Thursday that it caught groups from Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to try to influence political discourse around the world

OpenAI partners with publisher of People magazine

China has yet to retaliate for U.S. legislation that either bans or forces the sale of TikTok. But history tells us something is coming.

With TikTok ban, US raises stakes in US-China tit for tat

TikTok and ByteDance are suing to block the looming TikTok ban, claiming the law violates the U.S. Constitution.

TikTok and ByteDance fight back, sue US government over potential ban

Survey data shows most renters find obtaining a mortgage difficult, while homeowners are staying put amid rising rates and housing costs.

Majority of US renters believe they will never own their own home

The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire.

Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks

After billionaire Jeff Bezos invested millions of dollars into the lab-grown meat industry, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, signed a ban on it.

Florida ban on lab-grown meat comes after Bezos invests millions in industry

The singers Jelly Roll and Pink are two of the musicians involved in the latest trademark cases hitting the music industry.

Take note: Jelly Roll, Pink among music industry’s latest trademark cases

NASA astronauts will pilot Boeing's Starliner on its maiden crewed mission to the International Space Station.

Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately."

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

The island county of San Juan in Washington state is encouraged by what it has seen after switching some employees to a 32-hour workweek.

Work 5 days a week? This US county is seeing success with 32-hour workweeks

Peloton has announced that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company.

Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld.

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

Universal Music Group artists like Taylor Swift and Drake will return to TikTok following a deal addressing compensation and AI use.

Universal, TikTok strike new deal to end feud that kept Taylor Swift off the platform

This year, cocoa has traded as high as $12,000. Even as prices drop, futures are still double what they were at the start of the year.

Cocoa prices are rich. Here’s when it will hit the grocery store.

Exxon Mobil took a step toward closing its $60 billion deal to acquire Pioneer after reaching an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Reports: Exxon reaches agreement with FTC over $60 billion Pioneer merger

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an "unlawful gathering."

Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’

Eight newspapers filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the tech giants illegally used millions of their copyrighted articles

Major newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement

Dave & Buster's is set to launch a betting feature in its app through a partnership with Lucra, allowing wagers on arcade games.

Dave & Buster’s to allow betting on its arcade games

The Federal Communications Commission fined major wireless carriers nearly $200 million for illegally sharing customer data without consent.

FCC fines major wireless carriers nearly $200M for sharing data

Interest in natural turf management company SGL grew after Aaron Rodgers snapped his Achilles on artificial turf four snaps into his Jets debut.

Private equity firm bets on natural grass after artificial turf issues

A new study has revealed that 56 lead brands are responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution globally.

Study: 56 of leading brands responsible for more than 50% of plastic pollution

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Beijing, met Premier Li Qiang and announced partnerships for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities in China.

Musk visits Beijing as Tesla’s China-made cars clear data security hurdles

Several people, including an infant, are killed after dozens of tornadoes sweep through the Midwest and Oklahoma.

Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest

Donald Trump's allies are drawing up plans to dull the Federal Reserve’s independence if Trump wins another term, according to a WSJ report.

Trump vs. Fed: Allies plan for Trump to have more control over interest rates

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