Los Angeles gas prices top  a gallon, leaving drivers in disbelief

Long known for its sprawling freeways and car-centric lifestyle, Los Angeles is reaching a breaking point as fuel costs turn the simple act of driving into a “miserable, miserable, miserable” experience. As regional gas prices soar past $8 a gallon, residents in the once-thriving Golden State are checking their eyes…

Build-A-Bear recalls 36,000 weighted bears over zipper choking hazard

About 36,000 Build-A-Bear plush bears are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The recall involves the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, which features a side pouch containing a heart filled with 2.5 pounds of ceramic beads that can be heated or cooled.According to the CPSC, the pouch is secured with a zipper, but the zipper slider can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries…

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Trump lifts Scotch whisky tariffs after King Charles’ state visit

President Trump announced Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scotch whisky after a four-day British royal state visit to the United States, crediting King Charles III and Queen Camilla. As he often does, Trump announced the move on Truth Social.”The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody…

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Inside Pinterest’s efforts to replace expensive AI with open-source models

In its pursuit of creating AI-supported tools for its users and advertisers, Pinterest leaders said it is actually shrinking part of its AI budget. Loading audio narration… As companies continue to spend on AI, they face pressure from investors to show returns on investment from this fast-evolving technology. One way…

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