Major AI companies are developing emergency shutdown tools designed for worst-case scenarios. The work is aimed at giving companies a last-resort option if advanced systems behave in dangerous or unpredictable ways.
Demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is expanding beyond older adults and into college-age users. On campuses, doctors and health officials say social media, cost, and limited medical oversight are shaping how these drugs are being used.
Toys R Us is expanding again with new airport stores that add candy shops and cafes to the toy aisles. The latest locations mark a new format for the brand as it rebuilds its U.S. footprint.
New survey and inflation data show many Americans are heading into the holiday shopping season with a close eye on prices. Retailers are also signaling that discounts and timing could matter more this year.
Major U.S. airlines said rising jet fuel costs are forcing schedule changes, with some December flights already being pulled. Executives said demand remains strong, but higher fuel bills are pushing carriers to trim capacity.
Residents in Hamtramck say rapid demographic and business changes are altering daily life in a city long known for its working-class identity. Public accounts describe concerns about how quickly the community is shifting, even as key details about broader impacts remain unclear.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.02%, its highest point in a year. The move adds pressure for homebuyers already facing elevated prices and limited inventory across the U.S.
A porch light can help with visibility, but leaving it on all night is not always the best move. Security experts and insect researchers say constant lighting can create problems for homeowners and neighborhoods.
