Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed
A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.
USF opens exhibit on Black gravesites, Tampa Bay's African American history
USF has unveiled a new exhibit designed to pull the veil off of dozens of unmarked cemeteries in Tampa Bay, a step Black leaders hailed as critical in cultivating a new approach to teaching the history of African Americans.
TikTok and Billboard team up to launch new Top 50 songs chart
Fans can see where their favorite songs are ranked every week on the new list.
Starbucks to overhaul iconic cup, citing sustainability and concerns for the environment
For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
'Stranger Things' ice cream hitting Walmart shelves this week
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
Amazon boosting pay for contracted delivery drivers, company says
Amazon says it’s increasing pay for contracted drivers who deliver millions of packages to customers every day.
NASA's UFO report will be released Thursday, agency says
NASA's report on UAPs — short for unexplained anomalous phenomena — has been in the works for more than a year.
Disney releasing $1,500 Blu-ray collection of 100 movies
Movies such as "Toy Story," "Lilo & Stitch" and "Cars" will appear in the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station.
FWC calls off search for manatees, hopes they escaped retention pond
FWC called off a search for three manatees, hoping they made their way back to the open water.
Disney, Charter resolve cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season kickoff
Hours before the fall’s first “Monday Night Football" game, Disney and Charter Communications have settled a business dispute that had left some 15 million cable TV customers without ESPN and other Disney channels.
Tampa Police Department launches new initiative to connect with kids through sports
The Tampa Police Department is launching a new initiative aimed at building relationships with children around the community.
Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads
Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
USF researchers say Pinellas County beaches severely eroded following Hurricane Idalia
A week after Hurricane Idalia brushed Tampa Bay, the coastline is still recovering from significant erosion, prompting researchers to study the impacts.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute
In a blog post, Disney said it is hopeful an agreement will be reached to restore access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels that have been blacked out for Spectrum customers amid the ongoing dispute.
NASA spacecraft spots likely crash site of Russia's lunar lander
A NASA spacecraft around the moon has found the likely crash site of Russia's lost lunar lander.
Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
Hurricane Idalia: Uber offers free round-trip rides to state-approved evacuation shelters
Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.