The internet is both excellent and horrible at spreading information and community. In one sense, it can provide access to so many people and perspectives that aren’t available in a person’s day-to-day life. At the same time, it can be ripe with misinformation and people who cause more harm than good. Now, a new study…
The Blue Oval’s software issue hints at larger problem for automakers. Safety recall on your car? Here’s how to find out, what to know Almost all repairs are free when your car faces a recall. Ford models are being recalled over software issue that affects rearview cameras. The recall affects over one million vehicles including…
Starbucks to cut 13 drinks from menu amid restructuring Starbucks cuts 13 drinks from menu, streamlining operations and improving service, with more reductions expected in coming months. Straight Arrow News For the past 15 weeks, Cali Hegeman’s life has revolved around coffee. By day, the 22-year-old Starbucks barista crafts lattes and mochas at the Chicago…
Just eight years after starting in a Los Angeles parking lot, Dave’s Hot Chicken has been acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal worth approximately $1 billion to enter its “next phase of growth and innovation.” A spokesperson for Dave’s Hot Chicken confirmed the acquisition to USA TODAY via email on Wednesday,…
Collection of defaulted student loans to resume May 5: What to know Since the pandemic, federal student loan borrowers have been mostly protected from the harshest consequences of defaulting. That’s about to change on May 5. The Department of Education paused its plan to garnish Social Security benefits for defaulted student-loan borrowers, a process that…
Sydney Leroux talks all things women’s soccer and NWSL Sydney Leroux stops by to break down women’s soccer and tells us about her new partnership with ARDA, the Sharing Time Off Contest. Sports Seriously The U.S. women’s national team breezed past Jamaica Tuesday night, running up a 4-0 scoreline in a friendly at Energizer Park in St….
Chaotic moment as Delta Air Lines passenger catches pigeon on board A Delta flight had to return to its gate twice due to stowaway pigeons on board. A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Los Angeles was diverted to Minneapolis after a pet fell ill mid-flight. Delta flight 694 with 181 passengers and six…
Scottie Scheffler wins Memorial at course he once watched as a fan From fan to champion, Scottie Scheffler wins the Memorial on a course he once dreamed of playing. PGA TOUR The Arizona State-to-LIV Golf pipeline has another addition. Josele Ballester, the 21-year-old reigning U.S. Amateur champion who finished his college career with the Sun…
Reaction from around the world as steel tariffs double “Strongly regret,” and “unfair” were some of the reactions from trade partners around the world as the U.S. doubles tariffs on steel imports. Iowa’s economy, heavily reliant on manufacturing and agriculture, is significantly impacted by tariff policy uncertainty. Slow population growth in Iowa poses challenges for…
Chinese propaganda and social engineering operations to create posts, comments and drive engagement at home and abroad. OpenAI said it has recently disrupted four Chinese covert influence operations that were using its tool to generate social media posts and replies on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Reddit and X. The comments generated revolved around several topics…