Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life

Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.

Mortgage rates dip on positive inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% for the week ending May 11, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA

Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.

Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO

Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”

McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg

The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.

Pilot Project brewing in Milwaukee; big plans as summer breaks

It has been a little more than six months since a Chicago brewing incubator took over a Milwaukee craft brewing mainstay, and the future is bright.

Elon Musk says Twitter has new CEO

Elon Musk said Thursday he has found a new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called.

Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio train derailment

The company set up a fund for residents impacted by the derailment to cover the cost of any decline in their home values.

MTV News forced to close down after 36 years amid Paramount layoffs

The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.

Tempur Sealy to shell out $4B to buy Mattress Firm

Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.

Burger King unleashes Spider-Man Whoppers to celebrate upcoming movie

Burger King has joined forces with the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" film franchise to launch a limited-time Whopper featuring a red bun with black sesame seeds.