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Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its ‘Scan & Go’ app to eliminate the hassle of long lines.

Sam’s Club tests all-digital store that has no checkout lanes

Steam is informing users that they don’t fully own the games they purchase, as a new California law on digital content ownership looms.

Steam gets ahead of new CA law, informs users they don’t own their games

Internal documents from TikTok revealed company executives knew the app was harmful to kids and actively tried to keep them on the platform.

Leaked documents show TikTok execs know their app harms kids

The U.S. is sending troops and an anti-missile defense system to Israel.

US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates

A federal complaint filed on Thursday, Oct. 10, alleges that Starbucks illegally cut employees hours by not consulting with union officials first.

Federal officials say Starbucks broke the law when it cut unionized workers hours

Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department.

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme

In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams.

Smell of weed not enough for warrantless vehicle searches: Illinois Supreme Court

Donald Trump proposed making interest payments on car loans tax-deductible in a speech about the auto industry at the Detroit Economic Club.

Trump pitches making car loan interest tax deductible

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, is facing conservative backlash after a recent social media post in which she participated in a trend.

The trend behind Michigan governor’s video feeding influencer a Dorito

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that it is suing LA Fitness over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

LA Fitness being sued by US government over alleged discrimination

As the U.S. faces a shortage of IV bags critical for hospitals, one Daytona Beach IV fluid manufacturing facility was spared from Milton.

Critical IV fluid manufacturing facility spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath

In a sign of true sportsmanship, eight American sports leagues have come together to back a new campaign targeting hate in the U.S. It is an idea from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation to combat antisemitism.

Sports leagues come together to combat hate in America

Chinese authorities have detained four Taiwanese workers at Foxconn’s massive iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou.

Chinese authorities detain Taiwanese iPhone factory workers

Hurricane Milton was a one-in-1,000-year rainfall event for the Tampa, Florida, area, with wind gusts around 100 miles per hour.

Hurricane Milton likely caused $60 billion in insured losses, early estimate shows

A CBS morning news anchor recently faced criticism following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates over his new book "The Message."

Paramount chair defends reprimanded CBS anchor over controversial interview

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop faces security breaches, operational setbacks, and safety concerns, raising doubts about its success.

Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations

With back-to-back hurricanes devastating a large part of the Southeast, there are two sides to the storm economy.

Economy may reel from hurricanes for 6+ months, Fed president says

Crocs are everywhere, though the squishy, colorful, slip-on shoes sometimes create intense debate amongst supporters and detractors.

Experts weigh in: Are Crocs hurting kids’ feet?

Price increases in food and shelter accounted for 75% of all monthly inflation in September. Annually, consumer prices rose 2.4%.

Inflation cools for sixth month in September but food and shelter stay hot

McDonald's introduces Chicken Big Mac nationwide, a poultry twist on its signature sandwich, available for a limited time.

McDonald’s releases Chicken Big Mac at restaurants nationwide

Hurricane Milton leaves destruction in its wake as it crosses Florida.

Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida

Las Vegas has said goodbye to one of its last mob era landmarks, with the Tropicana reduced to rubble in a 22-second implosion.

Las Vegas bids farewell to mob-era Tropicana casino in implosion

Rio Tinto has bought Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, capitalizing on China's oversupply-driven price drop and rising demand for the metal.

Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price

Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the country as the state prepares for its second hurricane in less than two weeks.

Surging insurance costs threaten to erode Florida’s home values