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Nearly 100,000 Honda vehicles recalled over airbag issues
Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles due to airbag complications, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
The Wrights turned their Texas home from a solar-powered standalone into part of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) network, which returns excess energy to the grid.
Oil records its biggest one-month drop in six years, bringing consumers some relief
The price of crude oil in May recorded its biggest one-month decline in six years, delivering some relief to consumers.
Student commencement boos are a sign of wider AI woes
As companies race to weave AI into nearly every industry, some college students are responding with open hostility
In major shake-up, CBS replaces ‘60 Minutes’ executive producer with tech journalist
CBS News editor Bari Weiss a new executive producer at “60 Minutes,” the network’s flagship newsmagazine: Nick Bilton, a former New York Times tech columnist.
Pickle, Too Good to Go: Buzzy Apps to Help Save Money
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones highlight two of the internet’s most buzzed about apps: Pickle, which allows users to rent things from others’ closets, and Too Good to Go, which can help people save money on food and cut down on waste.
Should You Trust AI With Your Finances? What You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is everywhere but should you trust it with your personal finances? Certified financial planner Ted Jenkin joins TODAY to break down how AI can help you manage your money and when you should use it with caution. He recommends using artificial intelligence to help with budgeting and organization but warns against oversharing personal information. “Use general concepts, general ideas. Always verify information. You shouldn’t blindly trust all the financial advice that you
Kevin O’Leary addresses ‘misinformation’ on Utah data center project
NBC News’ Tom Llamas talks to Kevin O’Leary on his plans for a data center in Utah, saying there is a lot of “misinformation” and they will not touch the Great Salt Lake.
Illinois Legislature passes historic AI bill that would require third-party safety audits
The measure goes beyond legislation in California and New York regulating America’s largest AI companies. It still needs to be signed by the governor.