Economy
McDonald's Sued Over AI-Driven Pricing System
Oct 6, 2026

McDonald's Sued Over AI-Driven Pricing System

The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said the fast food giant’s pricing tool collects data that competing franchises wouldn’t normally share, like store-level sales....

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New Gehry concert hall takes shape in downtown Los Angeles
Oct 6, 2026

New Gehry concert hall takes shape in downtown Los Angeles

A pet project of architect Frank Gehry, a smaller concert hall to complement his legendary Walt Disney Concert Hall, is taking shape in downtown Los Angeles for an opening next September....

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Former GOP Gov. Slams Trump's 'Abhorrent' Anti-Trans Attack Against Dem
Oct 6, 2026

Former GOP Gov. Slams Trump's 'Abhorrent' Anti-Trans Attack Against Dem

David Beasley, who served as U.N. food chief in the first Trump administration, urged Americans to “reject politics based on division and hate.”...

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Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40M In Gold Bars
Oct 6, 2026

Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40M In Gold Bars

David J. Rush pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars....

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Trump loves to bash California to rally the base. 'Let 'em take out' L.A. is just the latest
Oct 6, 2026

Trump loves to bash California to rally the base. 'Let 'em take out' L.A. is just the latest

Bashing California is a reliable applause line in red states like Nebraska, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma, where Trump has been holding rallies trying to ensure his supporters get out to vote....

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R&B Singer Freddie Jackson Dies At 70
Oct 6, 2026

R&B Singer Freddie Jackson Dies At 70

The Grammy-nominated singer was best known for 1980s-era hits like “Rock Me Tonight” and “You Are My Lady.”...

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Emmy Awards exit broadcast TV, ink six-year Prime Video streaming deal
Oct 6, 2026

Emmy Awards exit broadcast TV, ink six-year Prime Video streaming deal

The Emmy Awards is going streaming — after more than 75 years on broadcast TV, the ceremony is making the move to Amazon Prime Video. The Television Academy, which holds the annual awards gala, and Pr...

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Becerra's 'son of immigrants' story emerges as latest flash point in governor's race
Oct 6, 2026

Becerra's 'son of immigrants' story emerges as latest flash point in governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra, the frontrunner to become the state's next governor, often invokes the story of his parents' humble beginnings as immigrants from Mexico who, through hard work, built happy an...

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U.S. class action lawsuit alleges Starbucks mislabelled sugar-free drinks
Oct 6, 2026

U.S. class action lawsuit alleges Starbucks mislabelled sugar-free drinks

The lawsuit was filed by Hagens Berman on behalf of three individuals in California, New York and Washington who all bought Starbucks’ sugar-free protein drinks....

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Megyn Kelly Throws Out Sick Insults About Alleged Rape Victim: 'She's Not The Most Attractive Gal'
Oct 6, 2026

Megyn Kelly Throws Out Sick Insults About Alleged Rape Victim: 'She's Not The Most Attractive Gal'

“She’s probably thrilled to be so admired because she clearly didn’t grow up the incredibly beautiful one,” the conservative podcaster said....

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