The Hershey Company will abandon its use of substitute ingredients in Reese’s-branded candies and other products next year, addressing backlash that mounted when the grandson of founder H.B. Reese criticized the company for “diluting” time-honored flavors. At an investor presentation in New York on Tuesday, Hershey chief growth and marketing officer Stacy Taffet said the…
If you’re online at all in 2026, you know it can feel like April Fools’ Day every day. You’ve almost certainly come across videos and content, often created with AI, and had to stop and ask yourself if what you’re looking at is true or made up. Some are obvious. You mean, there aren’t really…
A little over a year ago, A Chinese quantitative hedge fund-turned-AI lab released an advanced AI model called DeepSeek. While there is some debate about exactly how cheaply and on what chips DeepSeek was trained, there is no doubt that DeepSeek implemented novel innovations that greatly boosted the efficiency of training an AI model with…
COVID-19 gave us hybrid work. The Iran war might give us a three-day weekend. As Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Pakistan move to a four-day workweek owing to the war in Iran, experts say we’re the closest we’ve ever been to a permanently shorter workweek. It started in Asia. Now leaders in the West are…
With volatile gasoline prices rising in recent weeks, Edmunds has seen increased shopper interest in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles. If you’re thinking about going 100% electric, there’s a way to save even more money: Buy used. While new EVs are more expensive than similar gas-powered vehicles, steep depreciation can actually make a…
Subaru of America, Inc., today unveiled its all-new, all-electric 2027 Subaru Getaway at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The most powerful production Subaru, the all-new Getaway is perfect for a rapid getaway with room for the whole family on a blast through Yellowstone. The 420-horsepower 2027 Subaru Getaway is the fourth electric vehicle…
The other EV3s—the Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT—all make use of a larger 81.4 kWh pack that provides as much as 320 miles (515 km) of range if you stick with front wheel drive. The larger pack also makes all-wheel-drive possible via a second motor for the rear axle as an option for the Wind…
It’s finally warming up in New York City, and that means it’s time to eat in the street. The city’s roadway cafes are returning. Roughly 500 roadside outdoor dining setups have been approved so far this year for the Dining Out NYC program, which allows setups to stay up from April 1 through Nov. 29,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that would likely rank as the biggest ever and could make its founder the world’s first trillionaire. A SpaceX IPO promises to be one of…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ended yesterday, but there still many live deals that are perfect for spring break trips, Easter baskets and every day. I’ve found plenty of tech accessories and home gadgets that make inexpensive upgrades but these deals will likely disappear quickly, as the lingering sale prices dwindle. I worked with our team of…
Tamira Moncur didn’t fill up her tank at an Atlanta-area gas station last month because she was afraid she couldn’t afford it. The teacher, who works part-time as a Lyft driver, doesn’t know how long she can keep up the side gig if the price of gas keeps climbing. “I’m working now for rideshare, but…
Washington — Americans stepped up their spending at US retailers in February, after three consecutive months of declines, showing the US consumer hasn’t tapped out yet in the face of weak job growth and low consumer sentiment. Retail sales rose 0.6% in February from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, up from January’s downwardly…
In this article V Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Visa Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Visa is launching six new tools using artificial intelligence to modernize the process of disputing credit…
2027 EV3 Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year. The EV3 has been super popular in global markets since its debut in 2024, becoming a best-seller in some countries. But as…
Updated Today, Apr 2, 2026, 1:03 AM UTC Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social media, internet, or AI chatbot presence in 2026, you really, truly…
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and peanut butter. But a small portion…
Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction. A temporary runway project and permanent FAA rule change announced Tuesday means San Francisco’s airport will go from 54 plane arrivals an hour…
In this article VOW3-DE XPEV STLA 9863-HK LCID Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In 1984, Volkswagen partnered with a Chinese automaker because it was required by Chinese law. Now the German company is partnering with Chinese automakers because it wants to use their technology. Volkswagen Group today maintains the original joint ventures it made…
As global trade dynamics continue to shift, the impacts of tariffs on American households have become a pressing concern. Amid the tumultuous political landscape, a recent analysis reveals that U.S. families, particularly those with lower incomes, are grappling with the financial burden of increased costs associated with imported goods—a situation that has evoked widespread discussion…
Updated at 4:20 p.m. EST Allbirds failed to own its core customer. The brand that disrupted the shoe market a decade ago — with a simple $95 sneaker — quickly lost its way — making a series of missteps that took it from Wall Street darling to bargain basement acquisition target. Allbirds revealed late Tuesday…
Volkswagen The Volkswagen Atlas has been an incredibly important car for the automaker since it first hit the streets for the 2018 model year, selling over 572,000 units through 2025 in the U.S. alone. It and its coupe-ier little sibling, the Atlas Cross Sport, accounted for 30% of all of VW’s sales last year. But…
There’s still time to shop this spring if you missed out on Black Friday or need to re-up on some of your favorite products. By Han Schneider Han Schneider Han Schneider is a journalist who wants to talk about feeling better and what can help us get there. Whether that’s product reviews and gift guides for the ADHD…
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has accidentally revealed the source code for its popular coding tool Claude Code. The leak occurred Tuesday morning when the company published version 2.1.88 of Claude Code to the public npm registry and inadvertently included a source map file, exposing more than 500,000 lines of code and nearly 2,000 files. A…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 27, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon. The S&P 500 advanced…
In brief Caltech researchers say quantum computers may require just 10,000–20,000 qubits to crack modern cryptography. The work outlines a new error-correction approach for neutral-atom quantum computers. The advance could accelerate timelines for machines capable of running Shor’s algorithm, which threatens widely used cryptography. Quantum computers capable of breaking modern cryptography may require far fewer…
New York — The world economy is being held hostage by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Gasoline, jet fuel and diesel prices have skyrocketed. Stock markets have tumbled, and recession odds have climbed. After weeks of trying and failing to reopen the critical waterway off the coast of Iran, President Donald Trump…
In this article .N225 HSBC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Japan. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Large Japanese manufacturers indicated their highest level of business optimism in over four years, despite uncertainties brought about from the Iran war. That’s according to the Bank of Japan’s quarterly…
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Nexstar weighed in for the first time on a judge’s order that halted its merger with Tegna, warning the court that it will have difficulty fully complying because certain aspects of the closed transaction “cannot be reversed.” U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley granted a temporary restraining order to DirecTV on Friday, ruling that it was…
Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a software package that has been used by thousands of US companies in a major supply-chain attack that could take months to recover from, security experts said Tuesday. Experts who are responding to the hack told CNN they expect a long-term campaign to steal cryptocurrency to fund the North…
The NFL is moving to slam the brakes on insider trading in prediction markets. The league sent letters to operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket on Sunday, demanding they cease trades on certain events. In the letters, the NFL specified markets such as announcer comments, celebrity attendance, draft picks, player signings, coach firings, officiating calls,…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ended yesterday, but there still many live deals that are perfect for spring break trips, Easter baskets and every day. I’ve found plenty of tech accessories and home gadgets that make inexpensive upgrades but these deals will likely disappear quickly, as the lingering sale prices dwindle. I worked with our team of…
Oracle laid off thousands of employees on Tuesday as it ramps spending on AI infrastructure projects internally and with major technology partners. The layoffs were carried out via email, according to copies of the message viewed by Business Insider. The email told affected workers they would be terminated immediately and to provide a personal email…