'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dead at 76
Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.
Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.
X outage appears fixed after users report issues
X appeared to be down for thousands of users worldwide Friday morning.
X appeared to be down for thousands of users worldwide Friday morning.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Lawsuit over sex assault by Uber drivers begin in AZ federal court
As a lawsuit over sexual assaults by Uber drivers begin, officials with the ridesharing firm say they should not be held liable for criminal conduct by drivers who use their platform.
As a lawsuit over sexual assaults by Uber drivers begin, officials with the ridesharing firm say they should not be held liable for criminal conduct by drivers who use their platform.
Trial begins in sex assault case against Uber
A major trial over sexual assaults by Uber drivers has begun. While the plaintiff in the case claims Uber was aware of a wave of sexual assaults committed by its drivers and failed to take action, Uber argues it shouldn't be held liable.
A major trial over sexual assaults by Uber drivers has begun. While the plaintiff in the case claims Uber was aware of a wave of sexual assaults committed by its drivers and failed to take action, Uber argues it shouldn't be held liable.
Pilot who safely landed Alaska Airlines jet after door blowout says Boeing tried to make him a ‘scapegoat’
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive
The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.
The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.
What is BYD? The company that's dethroned Tesla as world's biggest EV maker
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
Adult portable bed rails sold on Amazon recalled over entrapment, serious injury risk, CPSC says
The affected adult bed rails were sold on Amazon between August and November.
The affected adult bed rails were sold on Amazon between August and November.
Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over serious injury, fire risk
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
The products were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting female passenger in Tempe
Mario Bernal-Hernandez, a 31-year-old Phoenix man working as an Uber driver, is accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride in Tempe.
Mario Bernal-Hernandez, a 31-year-old Phoenix man working as an Uber driver, is accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride in Tempe.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Arizona joins multi-state lawsuit against Uber
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is joining a 22-state lawsuit accusing Uber of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is joining a 22-state lawsuit accusing Uber of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
McDonald's CEO shares blunt career advice on Instagram
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
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.


















