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Byline: WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer

20 May

Is that ‘Her’? OpenAI pauses a ChatGPT voice after some say it sounds like Scarlett Johansson

published on May 20, 2024 - 2:41 PM

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some users said it sounded

09 May

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple’s ‘disturbing’ new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

published on May 9, 2024 - 1:56 PM

A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad, which was released by the tech giant

07 May

TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What’s the legal outlook?

published on May 7, 2024 - 2:00 PM

A newly minted law forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. could be

19 Apr

Bitcoin’s next ‘halving’ is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know

published on April 19, 2024 - 3:12 PM

(AP) — Sometime in the next few days or even hours, the “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics

27 Mar

Trader Joe’s upped the price of its bananas for the first time in decades. Here’s why

published on March 27, 2024 - 1:57 PM

It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents. Trader Joe’s

29 Dec

What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more

published on December 29, 2023 - 2:24 PM

It’s just about time to celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and

29 Nov

US gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here’s why

published on November 29, 2023 - 2:41 PM

(AP) — It’s not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in recent months. Gas

07 Nov

WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion

published on November 7, 2023 - 12:08 PM

(AP) — WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office sharing company once

28 Sep

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

published on September 28, 2023 - 2:19 PM

With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely ahead of Saturday night’s deadline. As the Senate

11 Sep

Spicy food challenges have a long history. Have they become too extreme?

published on September 11, 2023 - 2:18 PM

(AP) — A tortilla chip maker’s decision to pull its extremely spicy product sold as a “One Chip Challenge” from

From dishwasher to Navy officer: Lt. Jose MendezAmbriz’s journey

Posted: December 17, 2024 at 10:55 am

One of my favorite sections of our weekly newspaper is
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BLOG: Tax assessor? Not quite — here’s the real scoop on property taxes in Fresno

Posted: December 16, 2024 at 4:39 pm

In this festive season, as I gather with friends and
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