Kia jumps into electric car price wars by bringing back the EV6 Light

marketwatch.com The average new car sold for more than $48,000 last month — almost $2,000 higher than a year before. Electric vehicle prices, however, are on the way down. The average EV…

Barry Newman, Star of ‘Vanishing Point’ and TV’s ‘Petrocelli,’ Dies at 92

thewrap.com Barry Newman, who somehow made souped-up muscle cars look even cooler in the 1971 film “Vanishing Point” and starred in the titular role on NBC’s legal drama “Petrocelli,”…

The Georgia Trump election investigation keeps getting bigger

vox.com Scott Olson/Getty Images Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could pursue charges using the state’s RICO law The legal investigations against former President Donald…

TSMC needs to hire 4,500 Americans. Its 'brutal' corporate culture is getting in the way

fortune.com On the Glassdoor profile of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC—the world’s biggest manufacturer of semiconductor chips—current and former U.S. employees…

School Choice Saves Arizona Money

wsj.com Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs at Casa Alitas Welcoming Center for migrants in Tucson, Ariz., May 9. Is school choice bankrupting Arizona? That’s what Gov. Katie Hobbs and…

Barry Newman, Star of ‘The Vanishing Point’ and ‘Petrocelli,’ Dies at 92

hollywoodreporter.com Barry Newman, who propelled a supercharged Dodge Challenger across the American West in The Vanishing Point and portrayed a defense attorney on the NBC series Petrocelli,…

Arizona governor slams the brakes on Phoenix development because it doesn't have enough water

businessinsider.com Phoenix will halt approvals of new developments that don't plan for alternate water sources. Getty Images Arizona will halt approvals of new developments that don't plan for…

A worker quitting a 6-figure job so she won't have to return to the office full time says she's a victim of her bosses' productivity paranoia: 'I don't need…

businessinsider.com The 405 Freeway in California during rush-hour traffic. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Felicia, 53, is leaving her job after being asked to work in person five days…

Elizabeth Holmes owes $452 million along with her former Theranos partner. She might never have to fully pay up

businessinsider.com Elizabeth Holmes and her former business partner have been ordered to pay $452 million in restitution, but her dwindled finances may mean victims might not see much of it,…

The housing market has never been this unaffordable for new buyers

finance.yahoo.com None New home buyers are facing the least affordable market ever, data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows. • None "For new home buyers, this is the worst situation…

More people are picking up takeout orders themselves to save money and dodge high Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery fees

businessinsider.com Pizzeria Uno says more customers are picking up their orders themselves. Shutterstock More customers are opting to pick up their orders from restaurants to avoid high…

Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums

apnews.com Gov. Joe Lombardo wants to help build Major League Baseball's smallest ballpark, arguing that the worst team in baseball can boost Las Vegas, a city striving to call itself…

Walmart meeting highlights: Recession prep, ChatGPT, Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, and more

finance.yahoo.com On Wednesday, Walmart (WMT) held its annual shareholders meeting where thousands, virtually and in-person, tuned in to hear about the state of the nation's largest company,…

Swing Education, an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, raised a $38M Series C, bringing its total funding to $60.8M

marketbrief.edweek.org Swing Education raised $38 million in a Series C round aimed at helping the company, which connects schools with substitute teachers, expand its platform and work to address…

Trulieve Announces Over 965,000 Signatures for Florida's Smart & Safe Campaign

ca.finance.yahoo.com QUINCY, Fla., June 1, 2023 /CNW/ -- (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today…

How Bad Is Cleveland’s ‘Alarming’ Missing Children Trend? Data Suggests An Existing Problem

forbes.com Cleveland has reported an “alarming” increase in missing children reports this year, according to local police, after 27 children were reported missing in the city or its…

Google Wallet rolls out support for US state IDs, starting with Maryland, and plans to add IDs from Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia in the coming months

arstechnica.com Google Wallet on Android is finally getting ready for your digital driver's license and other US state IDs. Google says the feature is rolling out this month, and it will…

Kari Lake confident "nobody" can beat her in Arizona Senate race

newsweek.com Former Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said that she is confident that "nobody" would defeat her in Arizona's Senate race next year if she decides to run. Lake…

More than 200 days after election, Kari Lake insists: "I'm still fighting"

newsweek.com Kari Lake told supporters "I'm still fighting" at a "Defend America Rally" in Arizona on Wednesday evening, more than 200 days after losing the state's gubernatorial…

Born to be Mild? Pence Dons Biker Gear For Iowa Roast and Ride Campaign Event

mediaite.com Former Vice President Mike Pence sported a very different sartorial look on Saturday, trading his conservative blazer for a biker vest at the annual “Roast and Ride” event…

Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Tennessee’s Drag Ban Unconstitutional

forbes.com A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump ruled Friday a Tennessee bill banning public drag shows—the first of its kind that set off a trend in other…

Kari Lake releases protest song called '81 million votes, my a**'

newsweek.com Republican firebrand Kari Lake has released a protest song titled "81 Million Votes, My A**," which promotes the discredited conspiracy theory that Joe Biden didn't really…

The States Where Mass Shootings Happen the Most

247wallst.com There is no agreed-upon single definition of what constitutes a mass shooting, which can explain why estimates can vary so much from source to source. The Investigative…

Saturday links: the most toxic relationships

abnormalreturns.com EVs There is an inherent tension between EV size and road safety. (msn.com) VW is using the Scout brand to enter the U.S. EV market. (wsj.com) EV charging is getting better,…

Chipmaker TSMC needs to hire 4,500 Americans at its new Arizona plants. Its ‘brutal’ corporate culture is getting in the way

finance.yahoo.com On the Glassdoor profile of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC—the world’s biggest manufacturer of semiconductor chips—current and former U.S. employees…

California has the country’s strongest animal welfare law. Now it just needs to be enforced

vox.com Pigs en route to slaughter in California. | Bobby Sud/We Animals Media The Supreme Court sided with pigs. Will California? Last month, in a welcome surprise to animal…

Meet the designer who made Taylor Swift's Eras tour ballgown that has 200,000 hand-sewn sequins and crystals

businessinsider.com Nicole Chang is the founder of wedding dress brand Nicole + Felicia Couture. The label designed a bespoke dress for Taylor Swift's Eras tour. Jennifer Ortakales…

Is Trump's wall working?

theweek.com Republicans have proposed restarting construction on ex-President Trump's unfinished wall. Is the wall effective? Here's everything you need to know: How much wall did Trump…

The Dominion lawsuit showed the limits of Fox’s influence over its audience

economist.com Editor’s note: This piece was updated on April 19th to take in Fox’s settlement with Dominion. R audience; make money. That was how Rush Limbaugh explained his success on…

A fight in Arizona over sacred land and a mine raises big issues

economist.com east of Phoenix, Arizona, the desert turns to mountains. Some 3,000 feet above the plain lies Oak Flat, an 800-acre expanse known in Western Apache as Chi’chil Bildagoteel.…

Is the worst now over for America’s banks?

economist.com A has passed there is a period of calm that can feel euphoric. Survival is no longer at stake. Then, once the relief begins to fade, it is time to assess the damage. What…

California State Assembly Votes To Ban Driverless Trucks

zerohedge.com California State Assembly Votes To Ban Driverless Trucks By Alan Adler of FreightWaves, The California State Assembly voted Wednesday to ban driverless trucks from the…

Phoenix Area Restricts Construction As Groundwater Evaporates

zerohedge.com Phoenix Area Restricts Construction As Groundwater Evaporates With a surge in population growth, soaring urban development, and, of course, desert conditions, it comes as no…

Court battle over interstate travel targets Utah bus stops in Nevada, California

apnews.com A Utah-based bus company says the neighboring state of Nevada has “declared war” on its interstate travel services, seizing one of its passenger vans and leaving 20…

Arizona election official targeted in right-wing lies says he won't seek re-election

msnbc.com An Arizona Republican election official targeted by conservative conspiracy theorists during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles announced he will not be running for a new…

Bet365 promo code: Bet $1, get $200 guaranteed MLB bonus

newsweek.com New bettors who activate the newest bet365 promo code offer will have the chance to bet $1, get $200 in guaranteed bonus bets for any MLB game. Sports Betting Dime provides…

Arizona driver's license to soon be available on Google Wallet

abc15.com PHOENIX — Android users will be able to save their Arizona driver's license into their virtual Google Wallet soon. The announcement of Arizona's inclusion in Google Wallet's…

‘The Bear’ Star Ebon Moss-Bachrach Delivers The Heat In The Kitchen: “Richie Is Very Much The Soul Of The Restaurant”

deadline.com Before patrons of The Original Beef of Chicagoland ever get their delicious sandwiches from chef Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) on FX’s The Bear, they have to go…

I Worked Side By Side With Elizabeth Holmes. She Seemed Like a Visionary, but We Were All Duped

entrepreneur.com "Silicon Valley's 'fake it until you make it' mentality. That rhetoric is just a way to condone lying to people." This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed…

The Margin: Five things to know about Dev Shah, the new Scripps National Spelling Bee champ

marketwatch.com Dev Shah, a 14-year-old resident of Largo, Fla., claimed championship honors at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was held in Maryland on Thursday. The…

Carvana Cancels $1 Billion Debt Swap as Creditors Hold Out

finance.yahoo.com Carvana Co. canceled a $1 billion debt swap after a group of creditors refused to exchange their notes, posing a challenge as the used car retailer attempts to rein in its…

Arizona sets limits on construction around Phoenix as groundwater dwindles

cnbc.com Aerial views of new homes under construction in the Pinal County, AZ town of Florence Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Arizona will not allow new housing construction in the…

Mysteries: Ivy Pochoda’s ‘Sing Her Down’

wsj.com Ivy Pochoda’s harrowing novel “Sing Her Down” takes place at the height of the pandemic in 2020. The book starts in an Arizona women’s prison, where the threat of viral…

Should schools teach teens about gambling risks?

aol.com As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a deadly accurate jump shot from the three-point range — something he was quick to monetize. He and his gym classmates not far…

Out-of-control tip culture meets summer travel: Are you ready for a $19 daily charge for staff tips and $50 'check-in fee'?

businessinsider.com Summer travel is corresponding with a tipping explosion as hotels and airlines tack on fees in unexpected places Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images…

Can My Ex-Spouse Come For My Pension After the Divorce?

finance.yahoo.com A divorce is an unfortunate time in anyone’s life, as it signifies the end of a likely long-term relationship and marriage. However, it’s important to understand the…

Nvidia Says It Trusts Taiwan for Chip Supply

tipranks.com Yesterday, we found out that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was likely to tap Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) for its chipmaking needs. Now, however, we’ve found out something that may either…

It's not just the Costco $1.50 hot dog combo

cnbc.com Customers wait in line to order below signage for the Costco Kirkland Signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo in Hawthorne, California. The widespread inflation that started…

These San Jose residents’ water bills could jump big time in July

siliconvalley.com Over a tenth of San Jose’s population may soon see their water bills significantly jump if councilmembers approve an increase on Tuesday, making it one of the largest rate…

Student-Loan Debt to Soar as Senators Vote to Retroactively Add Interest

newsweek.com The Senate passed through a Republican bill blocking President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program on Thursday, with a 52 to 46 vote. It gained the support of…

The latest on markets, the jobs report and the debt ceiling

edition.cnn.com Dow futures rose nearly 200 points Friday morning and markets in Europe and Asia rallied after the Senate passed the debt ceiling deal late Thursday, with just days to spare…

Arizona is cutting housing construction near Phoenix

fortune.com Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought…