AI/Privacy
Texas probing Meta Glasses, Disney being sued for allegedly using facial recognition at its parks
Meta subcontractors in Kenya monitoring Texans' movements, the state charges
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Cars
Ford setting records in safety recalls as software issues plague drivers
More than 20 million vehicles recalled last year - trucks most affected
Two Chinese tankers slip past the blockade as Trump pencils Iran strikes for the weekend and Treasury bonds price in a longer war
By Perplexity Five threads pulled tighter overnight. President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday afternoon that he is considering a second wave of strikes on Iran "Friday, Saturday or Sunday," even as two Chinese tankers carrying roughly 4 million barrels of crude quietly transited the Strait of Hormuz and
Consumer Protection
New law requires platforms to honor victims' requests for removal of intimate images
The measure is intended to make it easier to provide "recourse against digital exploitation and extortion"
Money
Food delivery's not cheap and besides fries, often includes unexpected fees and surcharges
A $62 McDonald's family meal might be quick but affordable? Not really
Money
Bank of America slammed over new arbitration clause that limits customers’ right to sue
Critics say the move comes as consumers face rising fees, debt and fewer federal enforcement protections
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda triggers global alarm, risk to Americans still low
The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently has no approved vaccine or targeted treatment
A canceled strike, a steady shopper at Home Depot and a 30-year bond that won't come down
By Perplexity The week's second act began with the strike that didn't happen. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House Monday evening that he had authorized — and then postponed — a "very significant attack" on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, sending Brent
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - May 18
Key hazards emerging today * Serious injury and death risks involving toddler tower stools * Burn hazards tied to electric kettles * Peanut allergen contamination in noodles sold nationwide * Salmonella and Listeria contamination concerns in multiple food products * Flood-related software defects in autonomous vehicles * Major vehicle recalls involving seats, visibility systems, and
Money
Should businesses apologize when they fail to deliver, or turn out substandard products?
An Oxford study contradicts the conventional wisdom but the verdict isn't unanimous
Cars
Tesla Model Y passes new federal safety benchmark, but advocates warn drivers not to confuse it with self-driving
Critics also renewed concerns about whether consumers may overestimate Tesla’s “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems
Travel
Without Spirit, summer travel is a different country
Remaining budget players consolidating in bid to survive