Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Starbucks 'Bearista' cup is back with a twist
The 'bearista' cup that was offered by Starbucks is back, but not in the way fans were hoping.
The 'bearista' cup that was offered by Starbucks is back, but not in the way fans were hoping.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, injury risk, CPSC says
The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.
The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Tesla recalls more than 10,000 batteries due to a potential fire risk, serious injury
The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
The recalled battery units were sold online between 2020 and 2022. Here’s what you need to know.
Google and Disney reach deal, giving YouTube TV subscribers access to ABC, ESPN, FX
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
YouTube TV said subscribers would see channels return "over the course of the day."
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Tesla shareholders vote to give Elon Musk $1 trillion in stock
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
The Tesla CEO must hit certain lofty performance targets over the next decade in order to receive the payout.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.
Starbucks unveils new 'Bearista' Cold Cup, annual holiday menu
Starbucks' holiday menu is here, and Red Cup Day is just a week away.
Starbucks' holiday menu is here, and Red Cup Day is just a week away.