iPhone: Apple announces new budget model
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Apple is debuting a new budget-friendly iPhone model. The new iPhone 17E has twice the speed and amount of storage than the last budget offering, and can be pre-ordered starting on March 4.

Netflix declines to raise offer to buy Warner Bros., says deal is ‘no longer financially attractive’

Unlike Netflix’s bid, Paramount wants all of Warner’s operations, including networks like CNN and Discovery. That would put CNN under the same roof as Paramount’s CBS and combine two of Hollywood’s last five remaining studios.

Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview

After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.

Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs

Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.

LED lights recall: Thousands sold on Amazon pulled over serious injury hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall affects LuxJet Submersible LED Lights that were sold on Amazon between 2022 and 2025.

Disney’s next CEO: Who is Josh D’Amaro?

Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the Disney's Experiences division, will succeed Bob Iger as the company's next CEO.