Daniel L. Locke/Shutterstock Listen, all doubters of Buc-ee’s corporate office who thought they would never see a location in their state, and believe in the cartoon beaver again: for the mega-gas station chain shall expand to six more states. Denizens of Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina have reason to rejoice, for the…
ADVERTISEMENT What We Know The cat is out of the bag on what is likely to be the biggest watch news of the year. The Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” just launched, ahead of its official availability on May 16, 2026, at selected Swatch stores. There are no wristwatches here, just eight unique pocket…
North Interstate 35 and Seguin Road is closed due to flooding after heavy rainfall on May 1. The Waymo that was swept away on April 20 was found downstream from the crossing that’s known to flood. Andrew J. Whitaker/San Antonio Express-News Waymo is recalling its U.S. fleet of robotaxis after one of the autonomous vehicles was…
(Bloomberg) — The Trump administration is in the process of issuing more than $35.5 billion to importers who successfully filed for tariff refunds after the US Supreme Court found the president’s signature economic policy unlawful, according to a new court filing. Most Read from Bloomberg The payments are being processed through a new online government…
In the US, where it is available, the price is cheaper than current injectables, at around $149 per month for the lowest dose, compared with over $1,000 a month for some GLP-1 injections (although US President Donald Trump has announced deals that aim to lower the cost of popular weight-loss drugs).
Amid ongoing geopolitical complexities, the relationship between the United States and Cuba remains fraught with tension, particularly following the recent humanitarian assistance proposal from the U.S. government. This latest offer of 0 million for aid is couched in the demand for reforms from Cuba’s communist leadership, highlighting the intricate balance between humanitarian efforts and political…
In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A United Airlines plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport on March 23, 2026. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year labor contract with 31% average raises to base pay by August and other improvements, marking the last…
Google and SpaceX are in talks to launch orbital data centers in space, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal comes as SpaceX gears up for its $1.75 trillion IPO later this year, selling investors on the idea that data centers in space will be the cheapest place…
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 years after it redefined fast shipping, Amazon is preparing to raise the bar on consumer expectations again by offering to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in a half-hour or less for an extra fee. The company, which revolutionized online shopping in 2005 with two-day deliveries for Prime…
Containers at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California, US, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Months after the Supreme Court ruled some tariffs were unconstitutional, the first round of tariff refunds has begun flowing in. Oshkosh Corporation CFO Matt Field confirmed to CNBC that the company has…
Some sad news for snack lovers: A salmonella outbreak is affecting many tasty treats. The outbreak is linked to powdered milk and buttermilk supplied by California Dairies — an ingredient used in some snack seasonings, such as seasoning for potato chips. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the dairy ingredients were voluntarily recalled on…
But ChatGPT was designed to be sycophantic, not informative. So, it strove to please Nelson by recommending ways to “optimize your trip,” logs showed. Once, the chatbot even inferred that Nelson was “chasing” a stronger high, giving him unprompted advice to take higher doses, such as ingesting 4mg of Xanax or two bottles of cough…
Brownsville resident Gary Williams thought he hit a mini-jackpot last Friday night. Williams, 67, is the owner of Gordon’s Bait & Tackle, a convenience store and gas station opened in 1957 (and later purchased by his father, Gordon in 1972). The shop now has a claim to fame across the Lone Star State, as it sold…
Swatch has officially revealed its collaboration with luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet, one that has been breaking Instagram with countless AI-generated fake images since the linkup was confirmed on May 8. As suspected, it’s not a wristwatch but a series of pocket watches based on AP’s classic Royal Oak design. The news is a surprise…
SEATTLE — Former Starbucks CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz, who once sold the NBA’s Seattle Sonics to an out-of-town ownership group and has scarcely been seen in the city since, is moving to Florida and torching state and local leaders as he packs up his moving van. In a sharply worded new Wall Street Journal…
Enterprises don’t need to be rebuilt around AI. AI needs to be thoughtfully brought into the enterprise—in a way that respects what is already working and strengthens it. SAP Sapphire in 2026: Advancing the Autonomous Enterprise SAP and Anthropic today announced plans to expand their collaboration to deliver advanced AI solutions to enterprise customers, making Claude, Anthropic’s AI model, a primary reasoning and agentic capability embedded across…
FACT: The CLARITY Act Cracks Down on Fraud and Money Laundering The Banking Committee’s market structure bill takes a hardline approach to fraud and money laundering while protecting American investors in the marketplace. The bill applies Bank Secrecy Act regulations to digital asset brokers, dealers, and exchanges, requiring anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing programs,…
The speedy delivery service expands to Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and other cities. The speedy delivery service expands to Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and other cities. May 12, 2026, 1:34 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since…
After Spirit Airlines shuttered, some small towns were hit particularly hard — leaving at least one airport with an empty flight schedule. The budget airline ceased operations after 34 years on May 2, 2026, and while many travelers were left scrambling to get new flights, one small airport has been left with no commercial service…
The political landscape in Louisiana is being intensely scrutinized as Senator Bill Cassidy faces a formidable primary challenge, revealing the ongoing influence of former President Donald Trump within the Republican Party. Cassidy’s decision to vote for Trump’s impeachment in 2021 has not only marked him as a political outlier but has also ignited fierce opposition,…
In a troubling escalation of ethnic violence in India’s Manipur state, recent attacks resulting in the deaths and injuries of church leaders have sparked widespread protests. This tragic event highlights the ongoing struggles faced by communities amid a backdrop of rising tensions, which have claimed over 260 lives since the beginning of 2023. As citizens…
A Texas couple whose son died of an overdose in 2025 after using OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool to get information about drugs sued the technology company on Tuesday, blaming the AI platform for his death. Leila Turner-Scott and her husband, Angus Scott, are seeking to hold OpenAI and its creators accountable after their son, Sam Nelson,…
Officials have identified the person who was fatally struck on a Denver airport runway Friday as 41-year-old Michael Mott, who is believed to have died by suicide, the medical examiner said Tuesday morning. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The cause of death was determined to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, the biggest jump in three years, and up from a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March. On a month-to-month…
In this article GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The General Motors logo on GM’s global headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, Jan. 12, 2026. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — An ominous email about an oddly timed 15-minute virtual meeting. A scripted message from human resources. And an abrupt end to that…
For the past few days, if you’re even remotely into watches, your Instagram feed has probably been flooded with speculations about Swatch’s next big collaboration. Ever since the first teasers dropped, the rumours have only grown louder. And, honestly, the clues were becoming impossible to ignore. Swatch would be teaming up with Audemars Piguet, and…
In a significant diplomatic moment, U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing marks the first presidential trip to China in nearly a decade, setting the stage for crucial discussions on international relations. Among the pressing issues on the agenda is the evolving conflict involving Israel and Iran, highlighting the intricate web of global politics that…
The longer the Iran war lasts and the more damaging its economic fallout, the better off the global economy may be in the long run. It’s a hard-to-square possibility, especially with the war’s large number of human casualties. War is ugly, cruel and deeply painful, and the economic harms of this one have hurt billions…
It’s becoming Hengrui Pharma’s world, and some Western drugmakers are just living in it. China’s largest pharma company, which boasts one of the biggest pipelines … Sign up to read this article for free. Get free access to a limited number of articles, plus choose newsletters to get straight to your inbox.
BANGKOK (AP) — Ship operators rely on a sludgelike substance known as bunker fuel to keep vessels running. The Iran war ‘s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off the supply of this fuel that powers the global maritime industry and its largest refueling hub in Asia. Bunker fuel is a literal bottom…
Amazon deliveries keep getting faster. On Tuesday, the online retailer announced the launch of its 30-minute delivery option, dubbed “Amazon Now,” in dozens of U.S. cities. This ultra-fast delivery option will allow customers to shop across “thousands” of items, Amazon says, including fresh groceries, household essentials, and other locally relevant items. At launch, Amazon Now…
Consumer prices rose 0.6% in April over the previous month, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday morning, in line with expectations and below March’s 0.9% increase. The inflation measure rose 3.8% year over year, exceeding expectations of 3.7% and March’s 3.3% reading. April’s year-over-year increase is the largest such jump since…
What happened: GameStop (GME) stock pared losses to drop 2% on Tuesday. What’s behind the move: Online marketplace eBay (EBAY) rejected the video game retailer’s unsolicited $56 billion bid. In a letter to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, eBay board of directors chair Paul Pressler wrote, “We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor…