Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained
The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
A fired Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy. Prosecutors have said the boy was on the ground and unarmed when Edsaul Mendoza fired the fatal shot.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Former Philly officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
A former Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to Third-Degree Murder in the March 2022 shooting death of a 12-year-old boy.
Tesla recall on Cybertrucks: What you need to know
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pedal can get stuck.
Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
Philly police cracking down on North Broad Street traffic violations, bad drivers with new initiative
Philadelphia police are cracking down on bad drivers and traffic violations along the busy stretch of North Broad Street as a part of a new initiative.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Samsung overtakes Apple for top phonemaker spot: report
Apple shipped 5 million less iPhones compared to first quarter last year, data shows.
'Subscription creep': How much it's costing you and how to stop it
Managing the array of consumer options can be daunting as expenses grow, especially when subscriptions are forgotten; here are strategies to track surplus subscriptions.
Disney to tighten disability access service rules to prevent line skipping at its theme parks
Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.
TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know
A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.
Mike Pence concerned TikTok bill may get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ pushes Senate vote
The former vice president’s organization is leading an effort to push the TikTok bill ban through Congress and to President Joe Biden’s desk to get signed.
Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn't mean their governors aren't using it
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is a prolific poster, but legislation seeking to ban the app from state networks and devices could reach his desk soon. Researchers say using social media to connect with constituents has a long history.
3 retired Philadelphia detectives to stand trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 exoneration
Former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski, now in their 70s, hoped to have a judge dismiss the perjury case over mistakes made in the grand jury process. But Judge Lucretia Clemons denied the motion Friday and set trial for November.
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
Philadelphia police officers honored after saving 4 people from burning Mayfair home
Eight heroes with the Philadelphia Police Department 15th District were honored for their heroic actions in a ceremony recognizing how they worked together to save four people from a rowhome on fire.
Philadelphia Police officers honored for saving people from burning Mayfair home
Eight heroes with the Philadelphia Police Department are being honored for saving the lives of four people, including a baby, from a burning home.