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Shohei Ohtani's historic 50/50 ball sold for a record-breaking $4.39 million at auction. AP Images

Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking 50/50 ball scores $4.39M at auction

We might soon be riding around in flying vehicles called electric air taxis after the Federal Aviation Administration released what its say is the “final piece of the puzzle.”  The FAA issued its new rules Tuesday regarding the planes — 880 pages of special regulations including training protocols for pilots and operational requirements for the half-airplane, half-helicopter air taxis. FAA

FAA finalizes rule for electric air taxis to enter service

The CDC has issued a safety alert over a McDonald’s staple: the fast-food chain’s iconic Quarter Pounder. Health officials say McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to E. coli outbreaks in at least ten states.  Getty Images

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to deadly multi-state E. coli outbreak

The 2024 presidential candidates are making their final appeals to voters with the election just 13 days away. Getty Images

Harris, Trump speak on importance of election with 13 days to go

The IRS has announced key tax changes for 2025 due to inflation, including adjustments to income tax brackets, deductions, and capital gains.

IRS unveils new income tax brackets and deductions for 2025

Goldman Sachs says the S&P 500 will gain an average of 3% per year over the next decade, compared to 13% annual gains over the past decade. Getty Images

The golden era of S&P 500 gains is over, Goldman Sachs says

Denny's announced Tuesday that it is closing 150 stores by the end of the year. Getty Images

Denny’s closing 150 stores by end of year as shares drop 17%

The IMF said Tuesday that tariffs put downward pressure on global growth and harm the countries that implement them.

IMF warns against tariffs: They make the country’s residents ‘poor’

PepsiCo responds to shrinkflation critics with 20% more chips to select Tostitos and Ruffles bags, while lawmakers and consumers scrutinize Getty Images

PepsiCo adds more chips to bags amid ‘shrinkflation’ backlash

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros. for copyright infringement over AI-generated Blade Runner 2049-inspired art. Reuters

‘Blade Runner 2049’ studio sues Tesla over AI-generated images

GM posted a stronger-than-expected profit in the third quarter of 2024, boosting its forecast for the full year. Getty Images

GM beats Q3 forecasts, raises 2024 profit outlook

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, and his partner, Matthew Smith, were arrested Tuesday, Oct. 22, on charges of sex trafficking following a year-long investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. The two men, along with a middleman, Jim Jacobson, are accused of recruiting young men with promises of modeling opportunities, only to exploit them at private parties held in the U.S. and abroad, according to prosecutors. AP Images

Fashion mogul Mike Jeffries, partner arrested for sex trafficking scheme

New Zealand's Dunedin Airport has put a three-minute time limit on hugs. AP Images

The not-so-long goodbye: Airport puts time limit on hugs

Disney will announce who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in "early 2026" as it looks toward a future without the longtime leader. Getty Images

Disney vows to resolve Iger succession in 2026 as Gorman becomes board chair

The Vessel in Hudson Yards, NYC, has reopened after a three-year closure following multiple suicides, with new safety measures implemented. Getty Images

Vessel reopens in NYC after 3-year closure due to suicides

The end of the Boeing strike may be in sight. After more than a month, union members will vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer. AP Images

Boeing boosts offer to 35% raises as it loses $1 billion per month in strike

As the 2024 election draws closer, a new survey indicates Americans trust the media less and less. The poll was recently released by Gallup. Getty Images

Americans’ confidence in the mass media continues to wane: Poll

The FCC has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of violating emergency alert rules. Getty Images

FCC proposes max fine for ESPN airing emergency alert sounds

Voters in three states will go to the polls this November to decide whether to increase their state's minimum wage. Getty Images

Voters to decide whether to increase minimum wage in several states

Harvard University has experienced a $151 million drop in fundraising for fiscal year 2024, representing a 14% decline from last year. Getty Images

Harvard faces ‘fundraising crisis’ as donors cut ties over protests

The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a girl scout could soon more than triple. Getty Images

Girl Scout fees may soon triple; critics worry families could be priced out

A leadership expert says it's time for CEO Kelly Ortberg to bypass Boeing negotiators and meet directly with striking union leaders. Getty Images

It’s time for Boeing CEO to go straight to union leadership: Expert

A new report from Reuters reveals that the UN's WFP failed to stop the diversion of more than 7,000 tons of food aid in Ethiopia. Reuters

UN failed to act as over 7,000 tons of food aid were stolen in Ethiopia: Report

A day after the Federal Trade Commission unveiled its “click-to-cancel” rule in its fight against businesses that make it difficult for consumers to cancel subscriptions, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 17, that it has added subscribers — a lot of them. Getty Images

Netflix adds 5M subscribers as others deal with cancellations