A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell - AP News

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. Cesar Mora has been unable to sell his nectarine crop f…

Major retailers open for July 4: Here's where you can shop and eat on America's 250th birthday - Fox Business

Need last-minute July 4 essentials? See which major stores and restaurants are open, closed or have reduced hours in the United States.

Virginia county urges power saving measures amid 25% electricity rate hike, data center growth - Fox Business

Virginia's Henrico County is implementing energy austerity measures to combat a $5 million spike in utility costs as the state's data center industry explodes.

Tesla driver charged with manslaughter in Katy crash was Googling ‘FSD too timid’ - Electrek

Harris County charged the Tesla driver in the fatal Katy FSD crash with manslaughter, citing 'too timid' FSD searches and a 73 mph accelerator override.

Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000 - Electrek

The Trailseeker was Subaru’s best-selling electric SUV last month. Starting at under $40,000, the “go-anywhere, rugged SUV” offers a spacious...

Ford achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launches - CNBC

Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained its reputation.

American Express and Chase move luxury lounge wars beyond the airport - CNBC

Credit card companies are increasingly offering access to lounges and perks at festivals and sporting events, often exclusively for premium cardholders.

Trump is already causing a headache for his new Fed chairman, saying the central bank's board is 'hostile' and 'doing the wrong thing' - Fortune

President Trump was full of compliments for new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, and vowed to continue pursuing a case against Governor Lisa Cook.

Amazon 4th of July sales: Shop deals up to 60% off from Hanes, Ninja, Apple, Shark and more - Yahoo

Our shopping experts have 'flagged' the very best bargains — get summer staples and everyday musts for less.

America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why - Fox News

A food scientist shares why Halo Top dominates Google searches during National Ice Cream Month, calling it "indulgence without the consequences."

Another Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Infected More Than 100 Passengers - Forbes

The norovirus outbreak comes just months after the much more deadly hantavirus spread through a Dutch-flagged cruise ship sailing through the South Atlantic.

Can you tell which of my headshots is AI? LinkedIn users couldn't. - Yahoo Life UK

I've seen AI headshots fill my social media feeds, so I decided to test it out myself, and spoke with personal branding experts.

Millions of babies to get $1,000 in their Trump Accounts on July 4 - USA Today

Trump Accounts launch July 4 with $1,000 deposited for each newborn that has one. Here's how to sign up for one.

A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools - NPR

The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.

The AI Trade Is Losing One of Its Key Signals - Bloomberg.com

At a time when markets are growing uneasy over whether the enormous sums being poured into artificial intelligence will ever pay off, the prices the sector commands for each unit of usage are drifting lower.

Canada’s Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US - Al Jazeera

Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump’s trade war.

Trump discloses 21,000 securities trades during first year in office - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Claude Fable relaunch disappoints users with nerfed performance - BleepingComputer

Claude Fable, the company's most powerful model, is now available to all users, but early impressions are disappointing, as it appears to be nowhere near the original release.

Americans face major decision with mortgage rate news - thestreet.com

As the 30-year mortgage rate ticks down, should you buy or wait?

NJ Transit is completely melting down, trains with no A/C. People stranded for hours. - NJ.com

Meta is finally catching up to OpenAI, its AI leader says - Business Insider

Meta's superintelligence chief says its upcoming Watermelon model now matches GPT-5.5 on key AI benchmarks.

Homeowners urged to clean vents as high temps prompt rush of HVAC service calls - 13wham.com

Extreme heat is back, and officials warn heat exhaustion can hit fast. Stay hydrated, seek shade, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Check on elderly neighbors without AC as HVAC crews face a surge in calls.

Meta Compute: Everyone Wants To Be A Neocloud - SemiAnalysis

Zuck Takes Plan B? SpaceX 2.0, Bedrock 2.0, MSL Isn't Giving Up, Scaling RecSys by 10x... ClusterMAX ranking coming soon?

Energy Department Wants Data Centers to Stop Draining the Grid During Brutal Heat Wave - Gizmodo

The department gave a major grid manager the green light to require data centers to rely on backup power.

FDA upgrades popular potato chip recall to highest risk over salmonella - Fox Business

The FDA has elevated its recall of select Zapp's and Dirty potato chips made by Utz to a Class I designation, warning consumers nationwide of a potential salmonella risk

What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up - AP News

Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, but their preparation varies widely across the country. In New York City, hot dogs are often boiled and served with sauerkraut and mustard. Chicago offers a grilled version with mustard, relish and more, but never ketch…

Tesla Gives Model Y a Proper Third Row With Long-Wheelbase L Model - Cars.com

Tesla brings over the long-wheelbase Model Y L from China, giving U.S. buyers a 6-inch-longer wheelbase than the regular Model Y.

Tesla Sales Blow Away Expectations. Why the Stock Is Dropping. - Barron's

Tesla reports second-quarter deliveries of 480,126 vehicles, up from 384,122 a year ago.

Jersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become - TechCrunch

Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike's IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But lo and behold.

Medicare is now offering $50 GLP-1 prescriptions. The US may never be the same. - vox.com

Medicare patients can receive prescriptions for Zepbound, Wegovy or Foundayo under a new Medicare program. The GLP-1 effect on food spending and more could be profound.

New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Law Against Surveillance Pricing - Gizmodo

The legislation only applies to grocery stores and still needs to be signed by the governor to become law.

Multiple Rockford-area Beef-a-Roo restaurants close as employees plan to strike - WIFR

Eight Beef-a-Roo locations in the Rockford area appeared to be closed Thursday.

Palantir CEO Says Some U.S. Government Customers Switched to Open Source AI - The Information

Like other software leaders these days, Palantir CEO Alex Karp is on a mission to convince businesses they need a trusted intermediary between their wallets and Anthropic or OpenAI, rather than dealing directly with the two AI firms.I spoke to Karp shortly af…

A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon - TechCrunch

AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.

Growing Backlash Against AI Data Centers Spells Trouble for Tech Stocks - Barron's

More than six dozen data-center projects were blocked or delayed in the first quarter due to locals’ opposition. Public pushback is becoming a risk factor for AI companies and their stocks.

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites - Yahoo Finance

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Amazon expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year...

Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul - WIRED

One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved.

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say - AP News

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work. Others have been told it’s best to just leave it running. Three experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed that setti…

Con Edison shuts off power to parts of Bronx neighborhood on hottest day of the year - PIX11

THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Con Edison performed emergency power shut-offs in Riverdale on the hottest day of the year so far. Ahead of the triple-digit day in New York City, the energy company pleaded with New Yorkers to keep energy use to a minimum, including…

California bans consumer-facing 'sell by' food labels under new law aimed at reducing waste - Fox Business

California's standardized food date-labeling law requires uniform wording for quality and safety dates while eliminating consumer-facing "sell by" labels.

The DEA Plans to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH - WIRED

The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called “gas station heroin,” as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the mainstream kratom industry.

Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion - Ars Technica

The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.

OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund - TechCrunch

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains from the AI boom.

July 4 gas prices will be the highest since 2022 - Axios

The price surge during the Iran war that started in late February hasn't disappeared.

SpaceX Stock Rises Despite ‘Catastrophic’ Valuation - Barron's

Research firm Kailash Concepts has a warning for investors about SpaceX stock.

Does the new Fed chair care about jobs? : The Indicator from Planet Money - NPR

Last month, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh presided over his first interest rate decision and press conference … but he didn't talk much about maximum employment. 

How much does Kevin Warsh care about the jobs side of the Fed’s dual mandate?

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Conair Recalls Over One Million Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.

Microsoft unveils $2.5B ‘Frontier Company’ to embed AI engineers inside customers - GeekWire

"Microsoft Frontier Company" is a $2.5 billion initiative that will embed engineers inside customer organizations to build and run their AI systems. The move follows similar efforts by Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic, and expands work Microsoft was already doing…

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t - The Conversation

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.