Netflix’s basic $9.99 ad-free plan is “no longer available for new or rejoining members,” but current customers can remain on the plan.
Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY
UPS on strike: How will Amazon deliveries be affected if UPS Teamsters union halts work?
Amazon doesn’t expect a significant impact on deliveries, but experts warn that some rural customers could face delays if UPS workers strike.
FTC opens investigation into ChatGPT company OpenAI over inaccuracies, data protection
In a 20-page civil investigative demand letter, the FTC said it is looking into whether the company put users’ data and reputation at risk.
On Tuesday shoppers spent a whopping $6B for Amazon Prime Day. Here’s what they bought.
The first 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day was the biggest e-commerce day so far this year, according to the latest Adobe Analytics data.
Tax prep firms like H&R Block shared taxpayer data with Facebook and Google, lawmakers say
Tax prep companies have potentially violated privacy laws by sharing taxpayers’ sensitive data with Facebook parent company Meta for years.
Bank of America to pay $250M in fines, customer refunds over junk fees, fake accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Bank of America withheld credit card rewards, double-dipped on fees and opened accounts without consent.
Baby food brands contain ‘concerning’ levels of heavy metals. Homemade may not be better.
Consumption of heavy metals in the developmental stage has been shown to increase the risk of developmental and health problems.
What Supreme Court Groff v. DeJoy decision on religious accommodations means for employees
The court made clear that employers should accommodate employees’ religious accommodation requests unless they result in substantial increased costs.
Homeowners’ insurance costs are going up amid climate change. Here’s how to lower yours.
Florida and Texas saw home insurance premiums increase 57% and 40%, respectively, since 2015, while average rates nationwide increased roughly 21%.
What does the Titanic submersible implosion mean for extreme tourism?
Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial spaceflight next week, indicating that extreme tourism is still drawing interest.