SeedFi closes on $65M to help financially struggling Americans get ahead
Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and struggle to get out of a debt cycle. One startup is developing financial products targeted toward this segment of the population, with the goal of helping them build credit, save money, access fund.....»»
Apple all-in on struggling Matter, to the detriment of HomeKit Accessory Protocol
Apple has privately and publicly pledged its support to new smart home standard Matter over its own HomeKit Accessory Protocol, but customer confusion and a staggered rollout has put the damper on widespread adoption.Apple tries to push Matter forwar.....»»
Barriers to Success: Why are Businesses Struggling to Innovate with AI?
Barriers to Success: Why are Businesses Struggling to Innovate with AI?.....»»
Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
The absence of these identifying marks—which can be the result of excessive typing, manual work, chemotherapy, or sports—is becoming more of an issue in the age of biometrics......»»
U.S. auto safety regulator closes probe into GM"s Cruise robotaxis
NHTSA is closing its into GM's Cruise robotaxis......»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to visit U.S. to create plan to reverse lagging profit, report says
Tavares' visit to Detroit during his summer break will seek to reassure employees and investors that he intends to fix the automaker's struggling North American operations......»»
Brazilians "struggling to breathe" as Amazon burns
Residents of Porto Velho in the Brazilian Amazon have barely seen sunlight in days as a thick cloud of smoke from forest fires envelops their city......»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Struggling pet owners feel pain of hard choices
Pet owners in financial difficulty can face "heart-wrenching" dilemmas about how to help animals that need unexpected veterinary care, a study suggests......»»
Common API security issues: From exposed secrets to unauthorized access
Despite their role in connecting applications and driving innovation, APIs often suffer from serious security vulnerabilities. Recent investigations reveal that many organizations are struggling with exposed secrets such as passwords and API keys, wh.....»»
NHTSA closes preliminary evaluation of front suspension failure in Tesla vehicles
Safety agency said it closed the investigation as no instance showed that a failure of the part prevented the ability to control the vehicle in testing and reported instances of failure......»»
How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism
Schools in Ohio, like other schools across the country, are struggling to reduce chronic absenteeism, which spiked during the pandemic. But Ohio may have a head start on dealing with the problem, thanks to a 2018 state law encouraging a positive appr.....»»
Study reveals Canadian wildfires are affecting US air quality and raising health concerns
Rutgers researchers examined particulate matter from a June 2023 fire that triggered advisories for more than 100 million Americans in the Northeast......»»
At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?
Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»
Therabody Smart Goggles are on sale — what are they?
Struggling to sleep? The Therabody Smart Goggles could change your life for the better and they're currently on sale at Best Buy right now......»»
Higher police pay doesn"t mean fewer confrontations with Black Americans as it does for other racial groups
Police unions have come under fire following recent police killings of Black Americans. For the most part, the unions work to improve pay and job conditions for police. But some critics say these police union contracts cost cities too much and make i.....»»
How to watch USA vs Serbia men’s basketball at the Olympics
The best team in the world takes on the reigning NBA MVP in the semifinals of the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics today, as Team USA battles Nikola Jokic and Serbia. The Americans got the best of Jokic and Co. during group play.....»»
Staunton florist relocates; Clocktower closes, Collins Market coming to Staunton; Fishersville pharmacy closes
Staunton florist relocates; Clocktower closes, Collins Market coming to Staunton; Fishersville pharmacy closes.....»»
How to watch USA vs Brazil men’s basketball at Olympics
After a perfect showing in group play, Team USA will take on Brazil in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympics today. While the Americans unsurprisingly steam-rolled through their first three games, Brazil went.....»»
Rivian won’t add CarPlay to its cars. It doesn’t need to
Carmakers are struggling to build great software, but some new startups are head and shoulders above the competition -- like Rivian......»»