NYC sues rideshare app Empower, alleging illegal operation
New York City is suing the firm behind unlicensed rideshare app Empower after years of the company being accused of flouting city rules. The controversial app — which charges drivers…
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence. Scout seems insightful,…
Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — Rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth has offered scientists a window into the behavior of these large, elusive mammals. The video…
Meet the farmer who helped turn Chesco into Pa.’s richest county
Listen to article • 0:00 minChester County, with its aging metal plants and rolling cornfields, was the least-wealthy of Philadelphia’s suburban counties in 1970, when Gary Smith was doing chores…
Mamdani belt-tightening budget moves so far only a fraction of $1.7 billion savings goal
The Mamdani administration has announced about $246 million in savings from the city budget — a fraction of the $1.7 billion the mayor built into his spending plan for next…
Here’s how high school students can stand out with local employers at job fairs
Maxine Escanlar went all out to prepare for her first job fair at Garland ISD’s Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center. The Naaman Forest High School senior’s teacher helped her complete…
Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know
By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts,…
Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job
The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a complaint that alleges a former U.S. DOGE Service employee claimed he had access to two highly sensitive agency databases and planned…
Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering, or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states…
Campaign Creators Acquires Origin 63 to Expand Enterprise HubSpot Architecture, AI and Change Management Capabilities
PRWire: The acquisition expands enterprise-grade technical depth and delivers complete HubSpot ecosystem coverage under one roof. — — Campaign Creators, a HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner specializing in enterprise revenue and…