Tesla unveiled a cheaper Cybertruck variant in the US late Thursday and slashed the price of its most-expensive model, Cyberbeast, as the electric-vehicle maker struggles to find buyers for its pickup trucks. The Cybertruck was touted by CEO Elon Musk as a futuristic competitor to mass market pickup trucks from legacy brands such as Ford, but multiple recalls and quality control … Read more
Savannah Guthrie is ready to return to work. A month after undergoing vocal cord surgery, the anchor, 54, virtually called into Tuesday’s “Today Show” broadcast. Guthrie reunited with fellow co-hosts Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones, holding up a dry-erase board that read “Love you.” Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday’s … Read more
Bigger than most walls and designed to double as art, Samsung debuted a 130-inch Micro RGB TV at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, its largest and most advanced display yet. Samsung unveiled what it described as the “world’s largest” Micro RGB TV during the Samsung Electronics First Look event ahead of CES in Las Vegas on … Read more
Here’s the skinny on Chipotle’s new “GLP-1 friendly” menu. This coming Tuesday, Chipotle will debut its High Protein Menu –and it proves how weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are altering the way people eat. “With the rise of GLP-1s and a broader focus on macronutrients, Chipotle’s new High Protein Menu offers more ways … Read more
American Airlines is betting big on luxury to regain altitude. From lie-flat seats and Bollinger champagne to Lavazza coffee and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the carrier is rolling out a premium makeover to claw back ground lost to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The break from years of cost-cutting and volume-driven strategy has been dubbed a “customer reimagination” plan by … Read more
‘Tis the season to crack open a brand-new flavor of Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola announced its first limited-time holiday flavor in five years: the Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla. The Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla is now on shelves. Coca-Cola The new drink is a seasonal twist on the classic soda that delivers “comfort, refreshment and festive joy” in … Read more
They’re pushing this makeover to the MAX. On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines finally revealed the revamped interiors of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, complete with extra legroom. The redesign will roll out from Oct. 16, per a recent press release, marking a “major milestone” in the cabin overhaul of the aircraft, which Southwest has used … Read more
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed lineup of devices optimized for home security and its new artificial intelligence-infused Alexa+ voice assistant. At an event in New York, Amazon showed off Echo speakers, Fire TV streaming devices, a new Kindle reader and improved Ring and Blink cameras. Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, which it spent years updating with AI … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” Season 51 is going to have a star-studded start. The NBC series announced Thursday that Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler and Sabrina Carpenter will host the first three episodes of the new season. Bad Bunny, 31, will emcee the Season 51 premiere on Oct. 4, while Doja Cat will be the musical guest. … Read more
American Express unveiled long-awaited upgrades to its US Platinum cards on Thursday, adding new perks worth over $3,500 annually while raising the annual fee by $200. The card refresh reflects a strategy AmEx has leaned on for years. Banking on the affluence of its customer base, the credit card giant routinely adds premium perks to justify its fee hikes. The … Read more
From the beginning, Christian Dior adored New York. The French couturier visited Manhattan for the first time in 1947, shortly after debuting his seminal New Look collection, a celebration of the hourglass silhouette. “My two days in New York were spent in a continuous state of wonder,” he wrote in his autobiography, “Dior by Dior.” … Read more
JCPenney is hoping to shake off sluggish sales. The struggling department store is getting in on the craze surrounding Taylor Swift’s forthcoming album, creating a new line of outfits inspired by the LP. Legendary designer Bob Mackie — who has created clothes for the pop star herself — has partnered with JCPenney to launch a … Read more
Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s Union Station, where the Department of Transportation is planning to reclaim management to “restore this federal asset to its former glory,” to New York’s … Read more
The collaboration of the century! Taylor Swift has revealed that she teamed up with fellow superstar Sabrina Carpenter for a song on her upcoming new album, “Life of a Showgirl.” Swift, 35, confirmed the exciting news ahead of her highly anticipated guest appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast Wednesday night. Taylor Swift announced … Read more
There’s summer in the Hamptons — and then there’s summer at Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Spa & Resort, where sun-drenched sophistication meets peak scene-stealing glam. Set on a dramatic bluff with panoramic Atlantic views, this East End icon doesn’t just offer luxury, it guarantees a spot at the most coveted beach party around. And this year, … Read more
The fast-food chain is adding two brand-new variations of the beloved Whopper burger to its menu: the Barbecue Rodeo and the Classic Rodeo. Although these sandwiches sound like they would make a killing in Burger King locations throughout the US, they’ll only be available in Japan restaurants for a limited time — at least for … Read more
Uber Technologies on Wednesday unveiled a range of new offerings such as shared fixed-route rides and expanded membership passes, targeting consumers seeking cost-effective ways to travel. The ride-sharing app has been looking to invest in more affordable transport and delivery offerings to widen its user base and combat slowing revenue growth in an uncertain economic environment. Uber’s new “Route … Read more
Archaeologists confronted by a false door at an excavation site were stunned to find that it led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a recent Facebook post in April. The tomb was found at the Saqqara archaeological site in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. The tomb belonged … Read more
Things are about to get a lot ‘suite’er for passengers aboard some international American Airlines flights. This summer, the airline is debuting its Flagship Suite seats aboard its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The 51 Flagship Suite seats at the front of the aircraft will feature “privacy doors, more personal storage space with a wireless charging … Read more
Oreo is debuting a new limited-edition cookie flavor that combines sweet and salty. The Chocolate Covered Pretzel-flavored Oreos will launch nationwide on May 5, and “feature chocolate flavor cream, sandwiched between pretzel-flavored cookies that are topped with salt,” according to the brand. “Want the best of both worlds? We’ve got you covered,” Oreo said in … Read more