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New report warns AI data center boom squeezes memory-chip supply, could raise everyday tech costs
FIRST ON FOX: A new policy report warns that the AI data center boom could drive up the cost of laptops, smartphones, cars and other everyday products as chipmakers shift scarce memory-chip capacity toward more profitable AI applications. The report…
Dunkin’ opened its first-ever dog drive-thru with treats and toys for pups on National Dog Day
Dunkin’ and BARK opened their first-ever official dog drive-thru experience in Quincy, Massachusetts for National Dog Day. At the Dunkin’ in Quincy for one day only on Wednesday, one drive-thru lane remained open for guests, while the second lane was reserved…
Massive lettuce-linked outbreak expands to 3 more states with over 11,000 illnesses
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to…
Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promising to track and zap backyard pests midair
A Chinese startup is giving the humble bug zapper a sci-fi glow-up, betting Americans will shell out nearly $1,000 for a laser-equipped machine that hunts mosquitoes in midair. Photon Matrix is selling an indoor version of its laser mosquito air defense…
California McDonald’s worker accused of shooting colleague in restaurant before police intervene
A California McDonald’s employee allegedly shot a co-worker inside the restaurant Monday morning before the armed suspect was killed when responding officers confronted him, authorities said. The Lodi Police Department said officers responded to the…
OpenAI, 100+ companies warn of coming surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, call for global defense push
OpenAI released a letter Thursday warning that within months, artifical intelligence (AI) models could become powerful enough to allow bad actors to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks on hospitals, water treatment plants and other critical…
DOJ plans to revive maritime prize courts to seize Iranian oil tankers as war prizes: report
The Department of Justice is planning to reactivate maritime prize courts in an effort to make it easier to claim Iranian oil tankers as war prizes to help offset the cost of the war, according to a new report. Utilizing prize courts would give the government…
American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
American Airlines is expanding its international network in 2027 with seven new routes, three new destinations and more service between New York and London. The Texas-based carrier said Thursday that all its newly announced summer routes will operate daily…
McDonald’s shakes up fall coffee lineup as pumpkin spice season heats up
McDonald’s is giving its fall beverage lineup a shake-up with a new seasonal flavor that moves beyond pumpkin spice. The fast-food giant announced Aug. 17 the launch of Caramel Apple Pie coffee drinks for a limited time at participating restaurants…
Parent activist says Meta settlement is ‘peanuts,’ calls on Zuckerberg to speak out
Parent activists say Meta’s $17 billion settlement in a child social media addiction lawsuit is “peanuts,” and more needs to be done to protect children on social media. Activist Cheryl Brown lost her daughter, McKenna, to cyberbullying and sexual harassment…