Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup
Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.
Decomposing body found in abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd
A decomposing body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd several days after it was abandoned and taken to a Hollywood tow yard.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
Amazon to end free shipping perk for some Prime users
Amazon is ending a perk that allows Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.
Amazon accused of misleading consumers into believing they truly own movies they purchased
A class action claims the streaming giant misleads consumers into believing they own films when they only buy revokable licenses.
Here's when Netflix House in King of Prussia will open
Netflix House, an immersive experience that brings some of the streaming service's most popular shows to life, has announced its opening date in King of Prussia.
Community effort shuts down drug hotspot in West Philadelphia
A former blighted drug hotspot in West Philadelphia was the venue for a news conference celebrating its transformation on Thursday.
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
Philadelphia police officers receive new contract with raises and additional benefits
Philadelphia police officers have secured a new two-year contract that includes a wage increase and several new benefits aimed at improving officer well-being and retention.
Starbucks CEO sets new time goal for baristas making your order
Four minutes or less. That is how long the Starbucks chief executive officer would like for it to take from order to drink in hand.
Amazon adds fresh groceries to free same-day delivery for Prime members
Amazon Prime members in more than 1,000 U.S. cities can now get fresh groceries like milk, fruit, and vegetables delivered the same day alongside other household items, with plans to expand to over 2,300 cities by the end of 2025.
Sunday evening shooting in Overbrook leaves girl injured, police say
A “juvenile female" was shot while in the creek at Morris Park in Overbrook on Sunday evening, according to police.
Philadelphia officer dragged during traffic stop, driver arrested after barricade
A Philadelphia officer suffered minor injuries after he was dragged by a driver fleeing a traffic stop. The driver later barricaded himself inside a nearby home, but was eventually arrested.
Man wins payout after Google photographs him in the nude in his yard
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
Here's when Pumpkin Spice Latte is returning to Starbucks
Starbucks is gearing up for the return of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand’s most popular seasonal beverage.