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Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage

Woman, 31, dies after ChatGPT convinced her it was a good idea to change medication dosage

The parents of Bowen Wan are suing the ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a wrongful death complaint.

Wendy’s stock soars on report  struggling chain could go private

Wendy’s stock soars on report struggling chain could go private

Its bid marks a roughly 20% premium over Wendy’s closing price on Tuesday of about $1.2 billion, and comes after years of Trian pushing for a sale of the struggling...

Never-ending cruise ends operations, drops passengers off in Cambodia

A never-ending cruise reached its final destination Tuesday.

How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

MoneyLion’s analysis reveals the annual income needed to retire comfortably in all 50 states, ranging from $40,627 to $64,504 amid inflation.

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I ranked 11 high-protein yogurts. My favorite had as much protein as a can of tuna.

From a nutty dessert to chalk-tasting paste, here’s how 11 high-protein yogurts compared. The best have as much protein as half a chicken breast.

Google’s AI chip business is getting harder for Nvidia to ignore

Google’s AI chip business is getting harder for Nvidia to ignore

A blockbuster deal with Oracle and new numbers from Anthropic point to a TPU-shaped headache for Nvidia.

Richard Simmons’ longtime LA home sells for $3.8M — and its new owner plans a restoration

Richard Simmons’ longtime LA home sells for $3.8M — and its new owner plans a restoration

That’s a dramatic drop from the Hollywood Hills home’s initial $6.99 million asking price in June 2025.

Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B

Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management offered $7.35 per share to take Wendy’s private, a 20% premium as the burger chain faces a critical turnaround.

Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World

Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World

Meta launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.

Retailers Cracked Down on In-Store Theft. Gift-Card Scammers Just Moved Online.

Retailers Cracked Down on In-Store Theft. Gift-Card Scammers Just Moved Online.

Thieves are creating mock websites to lure people looking to check balances into giving up the card’s number and PIN.

Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the ‘For You’ feed

The For You feed combines posts from communities users have joined with recommendations tailored to their interests.

Dropbox to Cut About 6% of Global Workforce

Dropbox to Cut About 6% of Global Workforce

Dropbox is cutting jobs globally in a move it says will align its workforce with investments and its top product and growth priorities

Home buying crashes in SoCal with levels worse than Great Recession

Home buying crashes in SoCal with levels worse than Great Recession

Across six Southern California counties, home sales in the 12 months ending in July were 33% below the average annual pace recorded since 2005, according to an analysis from Los...

I tried cinnamon-roll recipes from 3 celebrity chefs, and the best one completely blew me away

I tried cinnamon-roll recipes from 3 celebrity chefs, and the best one completely blew me away

I followed famous recipes from celebrity chefs — Alton Brown, Sandra Lee, and Ree Drummond — to see which would result in the best cinnamon rolls.

AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public

AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public

Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.

Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms

Chrome’s AI-powered Autofill can now dig through your Gmail to fill out forms

The autofill update lets Chrome pull flight confirmations, tracking info, order details, and other information from your inbox, with your permission.

Micron’s stock rises after SK Hynix earnings. Here’s its next major test.

Micron’s stock rises after SK Hynix earnings. Here’s its next major test.

Samsung’s results are the next big barometer for a memory-chip trade that’s springing back from recent lows.

7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open

7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open

In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the...

Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model

Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model

Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting...

How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

Households around the country are facing financial stress amid persistent inflation, and retirees facing rising expenses need to ensure their income streams can cover costs.

Chili’s Keeps Winning Over Diners as Brinker Lifts Outlook

Chili’s Keeps Winning Over Diners as Brinker Lifts Outlook

The company now anticipates higher fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings of $13.30 to $13.90 a share after Chili’s same-restaurant shares climbed 10% in the latest quarter.

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3 reasons home prices keep going up, even though fewer people are buying

Weaker demand typically drives prices down, but national readings of home prices indicate that they’re still growing. What explains the disconnect?

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Offers to Buy Wendy’s for $1.4 Billion

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Offers to Buy Wendy’s for $1.4 Billion

The chain’s shares have been down roughly 70% over the past five years.

I moved from Hawaii to the mainland United States. Here are 8 culture shocks I wasn’t prepared for.

I moved from Hawaii to the mainland United States. Here are 8 culture shocks I wasn’t prepared for.

After living in Hawaii for 13 years, I moved to the continental US. It’s come with many culture shocks, like more traffic and less meals made with Spam.

AI coding startup Cognition is weighing a new funding round at a $70 billion to $80 billion valuation

AI coding startup Cognition is weighing a new funding round at a $70 billion to $80 billion valuation

The potential jump in valuation and investor interest underscores the frenzy around AI coding.

Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban

Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban

Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.

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Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices

Amazon’s other new devices include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.

Home buying crashes in SoCal with levels worse than Great Recession

Home buying crashes in SoCal with levels worse than Great Recession

Across six Southern California counties, home sales in the 12 months ending in July were 33% below the average annual pace recorded since 2005, according to an analysis from Los...

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They Sold Everything to Live on a Cruise Ship. Now They’re Stuck in Cambodia.

The Odyssey promised passengers a yearslong sojourn, but then its owner ran out of money when fuel prices soared.

South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks

South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks

South Korea’s financial institutions have been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia.