Ouannii, a Rodian musician, is aboard the Halcyon with galactic superstar Gaya. Disney Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a two-day hotel experience, is closing and will make its final voyage this September after being open for only more than a year. The experience blends elements of the company’s resorts, […]
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Tractor maker Deere’s future in precision agriculture hinges on space-based connectivity
Iconic American manufacturer Deere most often elicits images of green tractors dotting crop-filled fields. But the farm equipment maker has been planting the seeds for an increasingly high-tech and autonomous future – one that critically hinges on space. “Deere is one of the best technology secrets in the world out […]
CDC urges mpox vaccination among people at high risk to prevent summer surge
Bottle of Vaccine for booster shot for Smallpox and Monkeypox MPXV. Angelp | Istock | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday urged gay men and other individuals at high risk from mpox to get fully vaccinated to prevent a summer resurgence of the virus. The […]
The free online tax-filing system IRS is testing doesn’t include automated returns — but pre-populated ones may be possible, research shows
JGI | Blend Images | Getty Images The IRS is preparing to test a free online direct filing system for some taxpayers — and while pre-populated returns with certain details already filled in aren’t part of the initial plan, research shows it may be possible for certain filers. As directed […]
Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus, mass employee relocation amid DeSantis feud
Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World. Roberto Machado Noa | Lightrocket | Getty Images Disney has abandoned plans to open up a new employee campus in Lake Nona, Florida, amid rising tensions with the state’s governor. Citing “changing business conditions” and the return of CEO Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, chairman […]
OpenAI launches ChatGPT app for iOS, Android coming soon
Samuel H. Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, speaks to media after meeting Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Prime Minister’s office in Tokyo on April 10, 2023. The Yomiuri Shimbun | AP OpenAI launched a ChatGPT iPhone app on Thursday, its CTO Mira Murati said on Twitter. An Android […]
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Zaslav backs CNN chief Licht amid anger over Trump town hall
David Zaslav Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav supported CNN CEO Chris Licht during an investor conference Thursday as tension at the network rises over the decision to air a live Donald Trump town hall packed with his supporters. Zaslav said Licht “is working […]
Here’s when the government’s bills are due as U.S. tries to avoid default
The US Treasury Department building is seen in Washington, DC, January 19, 2023. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The June 1 “X date” is approaching, the earliest the U.S. government could run out of money to pay its bills if leaders do not reach a deal to […]
Netflix stock jumps 10% as it boasts ad-tier growth
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Netflix saw its stock rise nearly 10% on Thursday soon after unveiling details about its new ad-supported tier that suggested the business model is starting to pay off. The streaming service this week said it had 5 million monthly active users for its […]
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Walmart, Netflix, Alibaba, Nvidia & more
A Walmart in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Walmart Inc.’s profit forecast for this year fell short of analyst estimates, signaling more struggles for the worlds largest retailer after it was hammered by a surge in inventory. Photographer: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | […]