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Intel CEO Gelsinger retires; Zinsner and Johnston Holthaus named interim co-CEOs

Intel CEO Gelsinger retires; Zinsner and Johnston Holthaus named interim co-CEOs

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, the struggling chipmaker said Monday in a surprise announcement.

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop

Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft's business practices, starting a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon.
Closing arguments to begin in trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

Closing arguments to begin in trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Closing arguments will begin on Monday in the trial of a tech consultant in the 2023 stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco, an event that shocked the broader tech community whose members mourned the loss of
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As another frigid winter settles over Minnesota with temperatures dipping into the teens, people like Ed Kranz are embracing the cold — and working up quite a sweat.
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Ed Kranz set up his mobile sauna next to a frozen beach at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, on a bone-chilling Sunday morning during a weekend cold snap.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to do all the work or always give you the right answers.
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday .
Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale in 'extraordinary' New Zealand study

Scientists gather to decode puzzle of the world's rarest whale in 'extraordinary' New Zealand study

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale , with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species.
Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Providing round-the-clock energy, using minimal space and considered a clean source of power — geothermal energy seems like an ideal option for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, where the potential is high, and g
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down as carmaker continues struggle with slumping sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales .