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Tensions are rising in the Middle East as top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders are killed on the same day and the U.S. strikes in "self-defense."

Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East

Soon, anyone in the U.S. will be able to create AI versions of themselves on Instagram or the web as Meta rolls out AI Studio.

Reply while you sleep: Instagram lets you create an AI version of yourself

Multiple companies say unlike the infamous and now-defunct Theranos, they're developing minimally invasive blood tests.

Theranos-like blood tests could soon become reality

"Deadpool & Wolverine" combined with upcoming Marvel movies will make up for a weak first quarter at the box office.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Comic Con reveal bring marvelous box office outlook

McDonald's reevaluates pricing after reporting its first sales decline since 2020 amidst a $5 meal promotion and rising fast food prices.

McDonald’s reports first sales slump since 2020

The Secret Service's acting director is set to testify before Congress today about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

Crypto advocates dubbed efforts to cut off the industry from banking services "Operation Choke Point 2.0," and Trump is vowing to end it.

What is Operation Choke Point 2.0? Trump promises to end it.

Donald Trump and his associates unveiled World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance initiative aimed at promoting the mass adoption of stablecoins and helping unbanked communities. Despite a lengthy announcement, specific details were scarce until advisors revealed plans to sell WLFI governance tokens to accredited investors. While the project positions itself as empowering the average American, concerns arose over token distribution and the extent of Trump's involvement, leaving questions about its transparency.

Here are Trump’s 7 cryptocurrency promises made at Bitcoin Conference

The DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users' data on sensitive subjects.

DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users’ data on sensitive subjects

Apple reached its first union contract at Maryland store, proposing 10% pay increase and benefits, pending worker approval.

Apple reaches first-ever union deal with Maryland employees

Israel vows Hezbollah will "pay the price" after a strike on a soccer field left 12 children dead. Hezbollah denies responsibility.

Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field

In the largest U.S. universal basic income study, backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman, researchers reveal what happens when you give people money.

Here’s what happened when Americans received $1,000 a month in 3-year study

A new report shows most U.S. workers experience loneliness in the workplace.

Loneliness epidemic hitting workplaces across the US

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled "boneless" wings label refers to cooking style, not absence of bones, after man sues over injury.

Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones

After months of negotiations, the NBA rejected TNT Sports' bid to match Amazon Prime Video's offer for the league's broadcast rights.

NBA wants to play on Team Amazon. Will TNT take fight to the court?

Philadelphia city workers are frustrated with Mayor Cherelle Parker's return-to-office mandate, citing space and resource shortages.

Philly workers furious over mayor’s order that they return to their offices

The crypto community is in Nashville for a major Bitcoin conference where Donald Trump is keynote speaker. Kamala Harris declined an invite.

Kamala Harris’ absence from Bitcoin Conference a ‘really big mistake’

Southwest Airlines will soon end its open seating model.

Southwest ending open seating policy as other big changes loom

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he spoke to Congress.

Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress

The CrowdStrike outage wrecked airlines. Are banks just as vulnerable?

The IOC awarded the 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City, Utah, after the city's 2002 bribery scandal tarnished the IOC's reputation.

Salt Lake’s second chance: Awarded 2034 Olympic Games after stained 2002

The podcast format has seen significant growth in the past few years, with new rewatch shows, growing popularity and more ad revenue.

Podcasting Popularity: How the format is growing in revenue, viewership, nostalgia

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into how artificial intelligence could be costing consumers more at checkout.

FTC probes companies on ‘surveillance pricing’

Meta says it shut down 63,000 accounts linked to sextortion scams.

Meta removes 63,000 accounts linked to sextortion scams