TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February

Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.

Tesla price cut 'puts pressure on owners,' expert says | LiveNOW from FOX
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Tesla's massive price cuts are shaking up the auto industry and impacting decisions for current owners and prospective buyers. "These price cuts, as well as inventory on the ground, will win Tesla market share and help consumers overlook the brand's aging lineup," said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds' executive director of insights. The Tesla website shows the Model Y with the largest drop in sticker price, from $65,990 to $52,990, a 20% decrease. The lowest-priced Model 3 dropped to $43,990 from $46,990, a 6.4% drop For people currently in, or considering entering, the Tesla market -- price cuts of 20% or more don't come around often, so acting now is in your best interest before any corrections in the opposite direction. For current Tesla owners, the best course of action is to keep the keys and wait for the market to shift. Eventually the value of your Tesla will normalize the longer it's in your possession. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service

Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves

The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.

Elon Musk depicted as liar and visionary during Tesla tweet trial

The descriptions of Elon Musk emerged Wednesday in a trial focused on a Tesla buyout that didn’t occur. The case focused on two tweets indicating that Musk lined up the financing to take Tesla private at a time when the automaker’s stock was slumping.

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

'Space jellyfish,' sonic booms herald SpaceX's first Falcon Heavy flight of 2023

The so-called ‘space jellyfish’ effect often happens during sunrise and sunset launches, but this time, the Falcon Heavy side boosters added to the display, producing a dramatic scene visible from as far away as North Carolina.

Apple CEO Tim Cook will take a 40% pay cut

Apple Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Cook’s target total compensation is $49 million for 2023.

Elon Musk rebuffed in bid to move Tesla tweet trial to Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was unsuccessful in his bid to move his trial over a misleading tweet about a potential buyout, saying that negative coverage since his Twitter purchase has poisoned the jury pool in San Francisco.

Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand

With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.

2022 was 5th warmest year on record
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2022 has officially been declared the fifth warmest year on record. Elizabeth Hoy, a senior scientist at NASA, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.