Bank of America hit with $250M in fines and refunds for ‘double-dipping’ fees and fake accounts Posted August 11, 2023 Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses o…
Test scores show American students slipping further behind despite recovery efforts Posted August 10, 2023 Students across the U.S. fell further behind academically last school year despite extensive efforts to help them recover from pandemic learning setbacks, accordi…
Your food delivery driver? He’s the company’s co-founder Posted August 9, 2023 Andy Fang is chief technology officer and a co-founder of DoorDash, the largest food delivery company in the US. Once a month, he gets into the shoes of the contractors the com…
Meta launches Threads as rival to Twitter Posted August 8, 2023 Tens of millions of people have quickly signed up to Meta’s new app, Threads, as it aims to compete with Twitter. It’s a sign that users are looking for an alternative to the soci…
Farmworkers in U.S. feel the heat Posted August 7, 2023 As Earth repeatedly broke unofficial records for average global heat, it served as a reminder of a danger that climate change is making steadily worse for farmworkers and others w…
The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic Posted August 6, 2023 The New York Times is disbanding its sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic, a website it acquired last year for $550 million. The decision…
EU moves toward latest gene techniques in food production to counter climate change, shortages Posted August 5, 2023 The European Union took a step toward adapting its food production to the new ways of the world: The 27-nation bloc wants to embrace the latest gene techniques it hopes will help …
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans Posted August 4, 2023 An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its p…
No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here’s why Posted August 3, 2023 Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now, some companies are…
Urban farming sprouts in impoverished Nairobi neighborhood Posted August 2, 2023 Kenya is facing food production and food security challenges due to population growth, land use and a changing climate. So in the congested capital Nairobi, residents of its Kiber…