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Senators want limits on the government's use of facial …

5/2/2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned …

Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy …

5/2/2024
Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its …

Number of Americans applying for jobless claims …

5/2/2024
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and …

Czech central bank cuts a key interest rate again with …

5/2/2024
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the fourth straight time as inflation dropped and the economy showed signs of recovery. The cut by a …

Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global …

5/2/2024
PARIS (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled an international framework for regulation and use of generative AI on Thursday, adding to global efforts on governance for the rapidly …

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

5/2/2024
Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, …

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI …

5/1/2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia's new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as partnering with the …

For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of …

5/1/2024
Michael Blowen can step outside his house anytime and visit retired racehorses at Old Friends, the thoroughbred retirement farm he founded in Kentucky two decades ago. The farm is dedicated to …

Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic …

5/1/2024
Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours. Just last week, the Transportation Department …

Fleming: Honoring small businesses building stronger …

5/1/2024
National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4, is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs, small businesses and innovative startups that define our communities.

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but …

5/1/2024
DoorDash has reported higher-than-expected revenue in the first quarter, as strong growth in U.S. grocery orders helped make up for slowing restaurant demand. The San Francisco-based delivery company …

Union Pacific undermined regulators' efforts to assess …

5/1/2024
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific managers undermined the U.S. government's efforts to assess safety at the railroad in the wake of several high profile derailments across the industry by coaching …