How the U.S. built a junk fee economy
Americans are collectively spending nearly $65 billion on junk fees, according to the White House.
People are using A.I. chatbots to write Amazon reviews
CNBC found several reviews for Amazon products that began with the phrase “As an AI language model,” a phrase often generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
McDonald’s diners are pushing back against price increases in some markets, CEO says
Consumer companies like McDonald’s, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are reporting mixed reactions to higher prices during the first quarter.
These private and public colleges top the list for most generous financial aid
These are the top public and private colleges offering the most generous financial aid packages, according to The Princeton Review.
Harry Belafonte, calypso star and civil rights champion, dies at 96
The iconic “Day-O” singer passed away at his home in New York City, according to longtime spokesperson Ken Sunshine.
A 13-year-old boy was groomed publicly on Twitter and kidnapped, despite numerous chances to stop it
The abduction came after a series of missed opportunities where Twitter and law enforcement failed to effectively intervene.
Nvidia has a new way to prevent A.I. chatbots from ‘hallucinating’ wrong facts
The announcement highlights Nvidia’s strategy to maintain its lead in AI chips by simultaneously developing critical software for machine learning.
GM to end production of electric Chevy Bolt, its first mass-market EV, later this year
The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, a larger version of the car, make up the vast majority of the company’s electric vehicle sales to date.
JetBlue posts quarterly loss but forecasts profit thanks to strong travel demand
JetBlue posted a loss for the first three months of the year but forecast a profit for the second quarter thanks to strong travel demand.
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as U.S. traffic grows despite price hikes
Shares of McDonald’s have risen 11% this year, giving it a market value of $214 billion.
