People Inc CEO Neil Vogel has sharply accused Google of being the worst offender in using copyrighted content without compensation to train its AI tools. He claims that media companies produce high‑quality content only to see it harvested by Google algorithms—through articles, images, and video—without attribution or payment.

Private equity ownership of hospitals in the United States is linked to declining patient care, rising health complications, and the stripping of community healthcare resources, according to a new report by former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts.

Mustafa Suleyman, the recently appointed CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection, has issued a stark warning against treating artificial intelligence like sentient beings. In a candid interview with Wired, Suleyman said giving AI any kind of legal or moral rights would be not only premature—but dangerous.

The shutdown of five paper mills in southeast Georgia is expected to slash $2.9 billion annually from the state’s economy, lawmakers were told during a House Rural Development Committee hearing on Wednesday.

A disabled Army veteran and former Walmart employee has filed a federal lawsuit against the retail giant, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after reporting sexual harassment by a transgender coworker in the men’s restroom. The suit, filed August 28 in the U.S. District Court for Colorado, accuses Walmart of religious discrimination and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Luxury grocery chain Erewhon is bringing its celebrity-backed juices and $20 smoothies to New York City—but only for the ultra-wealthy. The Los Angeles-based brand announced it will open a members-only tonic bar inside the new Kith Ivy padel and wellness club in Manhattan’s West Village, where access requires a staggering $36,000 initiation fee and $7,000 in annual dues.

U.S. manufacturing showed signs of renewed strength in August, driven by rising new orders and accelerated production. According to new data from S&P Global, the U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surged to 53.0, marking the highest reading since mid-2021 and a sharp rebound from July’s 49.8.

Ford Motor Company announced a massive recall of nearly 500,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to a potentially dangerous brake fluid issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed Thursday that a ruptured brake hose could lead to leaks, increasing stopping distances and raising the risk of crashes.

Cracker Barrel has quietly removed its controversial Pride page from its website following sustained criticism from conservative customers and leaders.

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle division, has received the first permit to test self-driving cars on public roads in New York City.