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Pentagon is close to cutting ties with Anthropic, report says
Anthropic’s talks about extending a contract with the Pentagon are being held up over additional protections the artificial intelligence company wants to put on its Claude tool, a person familiar with the matter said.
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Maryland oyster industry reflects on low demand, challenging season
As the local oyster industry recovers from what they describe as one of the worst seasons in the state’s long history, many are reflecting on what factors have led to a staggering decrease in demand and sales.
The ...Read more
Parents who blame Snapchat for their children's deaths protest outside company's headquarters
Standing in front of Snap's Santa Monica offices, parents clutched onto photos of their children who died from taking fentanyl-laced pills facilitated through the disappearing messaging app Snapchat.
They rolled white ...Read more
Rivian finds a way to shine even as the EV market struggles in the dark
Rivian shocked the market with strong earnings results, proving itself an outlier in the electric vehicle market, which has been struggling with the end of government subsidies and cooling consumer excitement.
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Trump immigration sweeps upended LA's economy, with some businesses losing big
The first month of Trump's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles put a dent in the area's economy, costing business owners millions in lost revenue and exponentially more in lost output from workers, according to a new ...Read more
Why Mattel now has a problem with Barbie
Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver.
The El Segundo, California-based company behind many of the world's most iconic toys was walloped in the stock market — its ...Read more
Liam Denning: Chinese cars are coming to the US -- like it or not
In a world being conquered by China’s auto companies, one redoubt stands out: The U.S. It deters Chinese companies with sky-high tariffs and a ban on auto software systems developed or controlled by them. It is also the ...Read more
Auto review: Dodge Charger Sixpack is a hot hatch for all seasons
DEROIT — In the midst of another Michigan snowstorm, I slid my 2026 550-horsepower Dodge Charger onto Woodard Avenue, toggled WET/SNOW mode and churned toward Huntington Place for the Detroit Auto Show, the adaptive-...Read more
Casey Williams: The surprising inspiration for car colors
In an episode of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Jerry Seinfeld picks up Jimmy Fallon in a Cascade Green 1956 Corvette that appears turquoise in the summer sun. Seinfeld declares it “absolutely the essence of ...Read more
Auto review: 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is a classic win for consumers
In Grasso’s Garage this week, we have the ultimate comfort machine: the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe RST.
Wrapped in a Dark Ash Metallic paint, this stylish Tahoe RST delivers great curb appeal, confirming why the Tahoe has ...Read more
Philly's port has a problem with the 'Buy America' law: The cranes they need aren't made in the US
In an effort to reduce air pollution and modernize U.S. ports, the Biden administration in 2024 announced $3 billion in grants for zero-emission equipment — including tens of millions earmarked for Philadelphia’s port ...Read more
How Chipotle lost its sizzle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Newport Beach-based chain known for its bursting burritos and lunch bowls, just finished its worst year ever.
Its same-store sales declined last year for the first time since going public two ...Read more
Auto review: Can the 2026 Audi A6 Quattro sedan win over a nation of SUV drivers?
A November 2025 YouGov poll says 40% of Americans drive SUVs, making them the nation’s favorite vehicle, while sedans trail at 30%. Which raises a fair question: how did a machine designed for cattle, combat and the ...Read more
American Airlines flight attendants call for a new CEO due to 'hemorrhaging customer trust'
Unions representing tens of thousands of pilots and flight attendants at American Airlines are openly questioning the competence of the company’s CEO, citing weak performance and poor customer satisfaction.
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Venezuela's oil reopening draws cautious optimism from US investors
Since the United States announced the opening of Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. companies, foreign investors have maintained “cautious optimism” about investing in the country, where clear rules remain absent and ...Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom supports crackdown on businesses charging veterans illegal fees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an effort to crack down on fraud targeting California military veterans as the White House has singled out Democratic states for allegedly allowing waste and abuse to run ...Read more
Pittsburgh driverless trucker plots Sun Belt expansion
Autonomous trucker Aurora Innovation Inc. is preparing to open a 1,000-mile stretch of the Sun Belt to driverless shipping, expanding its service to several new states.
The new route will link Fort Worth and Phoenix, ...Read more
These outsourced Vanguard workers are getting their jobs back
When Vanguard Group outsourced more than 1,300 retirement-plan office jobs to Infosys in 2020, both companies pitched the deal as a win for the Philadelphia region, not just another cost-cutting move.
India-based Infosys ...Read more
Portillo's taps new CEO, an industry veteran who held executive roles at Outback Steakhouse and Ruby Tuesday
Portillo’s, the Chicago-based restaurant chain that has recently scaled back expansion plans amid sluggish sales, has a new CEO.
Industry veteran Brett Patterson, whose resume includes executive roles at Outback ...Read more
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