JAPAN STEPS UP PUSH TO GET PUBLIC BUY-IN TO DIGITAL IDS

Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign up for digital IDs or possibly lose access to their public health insurance.

STYLES MUTES THE CHARISMA BUTTON IN 'MY POLICEMAN'

Even if, like me, you’ve never been to a Harry Styles concert, it’s hardly difficult to comprehend his huge appeal. He’s ... Harry Styles.

RECORD NUMBER OF AMERICANS HAVE BANK ACCOUNTS, GOV’T SAYS

The number of Americans who do not have a bank account fell to a record low last year, as the proliferation of online-only banks and an improving economy is bringing more Americans into the traditional financial system.

EPA AWARDING NEARLY $1 BILLION TO SCHOOLS FOR ELECTRIC BUSES

Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories, are receiving roughly $1 billion in grants to purchase about 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program.

REVIEW: FORD LIGHTNING VS RIVIAN RIT

Tesla, the first high-volume EV maker, was early to promise a zero-emission pickup, but it was Rivian, an American startup, that delivered the first mass-production EV truck. With impressive range, dazzling performance and innovative features, the R1T has attracted both conventional truck shoppers and early adopters.

Can The Rock Steady the DC Universe With ‘Black Adam'?

In Hollywood’s superhero era thus far, there has been one particularly conspicuous absence: While a parade of big-name actors have taken their turns donning various spandex suits, Dwayne Johnson — arguably the biggest movie star in the world — has, until now, sat out the trend.

‘Black Adam,' a Superhero Franchise Born on a Rock

Not long into “Black Adam,” a preteen boy looks up at the muscled hulk of Dwayne Johnson and begs for his help: “We could use a superhero right now.” Speak for yourself, kid.

MARYLAND JUDGE STRIKES DOWN NATION’S FIRST DIGITAL AD TAX

The nation’s first tax on digital advertising was struck down as unconstitutional by a Maryland judge. It’s a law that attorneys for Big Tech have contended unfairly targets companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon in a separate federal case against the same law.

MUSK HAS A 'SUPER APP' PLAN FOR TWITTER. IT'S SUPER VAGUE

Elon Musk has a penchant for the letter “X.” He calls his son with the singer Grimes, whose actual name is a collection of letters and symbols, “X.” He named the company he created to buy Twitter “X Holdings.” His rocket company is, naturally, SpaceX.

TAX THE RICH FOR MORE EVS? CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS SPLIT

A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to help put more electric cars on the road may seem tailor-made to win support from Democrats in a state known for climate leadership, but Proposition 30 has one notable opponent: Gov. Gavin Newsom. That’s put the Democratic governor on the opposite side of his own party and against his traditional environmental allies.

MONEY: WHEN PINCHING PENNIES ISN'T ENOUGH

Scaling back streaming subscriptions is solid savings advice for some. But what if the choice you’re faced with is not whether to pay for Netflix or Hulu, but whether to pay for food or electricity?

BMW INVESTING $1.7B IN S CAROLINA AS AUTOMAKER SHIFTS TO EVS

BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start producing electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric battery plant nearby.

GENESIS GV60 VS. TESLA MODEL Y

The Tesla Model Y SUV is the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. and is quickly finding success overseas as well. But with a current starting price of $67,190, the Model Y leaves room for competitors to undercut it. Not surprisingly, that’s exactly what Genesis hopes to do with its all-new GV60.

TEENS TACKLE 21ST-CENTURY CHALLENGES AT ROBOTICS CONTEST

For their first trip to a celebrated robotics contest for high school students from scores of countries, a team of Ukrainian teens had a problem.

SMALL BUSINESSES BRACE FOR CAUTIOUS HOLIDAY SHOPPERS

Small businesses are stocking the shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving.

TAKE NOTE: UTAH JAZZ MAY HAVE LOST THEIR HASHTAG TO APPLE

Take note: The Utah Jazz evidently need a new hashtag.

New iPad - Next gen redefines the power of mobile computing

Apple’s lineup launches this week include the redesigned 10th generation iPad, coming in four bright colors.

KANYE WEST TO BUY CONSERVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM PARLER

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after being booted off Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.

NETFLIX REBOUNDS FROM RECENT SUBSCRIBER LOSSES WITH 3Q GAIN

Netflix reversed its recent subscriber losses with a summertime gain that management is hoping to build upon with the upcoming launch of a cheaper version of the video streaming service that will include ads for the first time.

6 Tips You Can Use to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Credit scores are complicated and because rating agencies consider many factors, the process of improving them can look different for everyone.

CHINA LASHES OUT AT LATEST U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS ON CHIPS

China criticized the latest U.S. decision to tighten export controls that would make it harder for China to obtain and manufacture advanced computing chips, calling it a violation of international economic and trade rules that will "isolate and backfire" on the U.S.

CRYPTO EXCHANGE BITTREX TO PAY $24M FOR VIOLATING SANCTIONS

Crypto exchange Bittrex was fined $24 million by U.S. authorities for helping clients evade U.S. sanctions in places such as Syria, Iran and Crimea.

Innovation: The next breakthrough tech coming from Apple labs

It's no secret Apple is working on several exciting products at Apple Campus, from virtual reality headsets to self-driving cars.

CHINESE FIRM TESTS ELECTRIC FLYING TAXI IN DUBAI

A Chinese firm tested out an electric flying taxi in Dubai this week, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic.

HOW ONE COMPUTER FORECAST MODEL BOTCHED IAN

As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida, normally reliable computer forecast models couldn’t agree on where the killer storm would land. But government meteorologists are now figuring out what went wrong — and right.

Apple Music Crosses 100M Song Barrier

Apple Music crossed a huge milestone, offering 100 millionth song on its eye-and-ear-popping the streaming service.

Amazon to Hold Holiday Shopping Event in October

Amazon said that next month it will hold a second Prime Day-like shopping event, making it the latest major retailer to offer holiday deals earlier this year to entice cautious consumers struggling with tighter budgets.

DEAL BACK ON? ELON MUSK GETS CLOSER TO BUYING TWITTER

The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter took a turn toward a conclusion Tuesday after the mercurial Tesla CEO proposed to buy the company at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion.

HOW COMPANY OFF-SITES ARE CHANGING BUSINESS TRAVEL

Business travel used to mean sending employees from their home office to somewhere else — to meet with clients or coworkers at other offices. But for many remote-first companies, it now means the opposite: Bringing employees together from their far-flung homes to work and meet in person.

FIREFLY AEROSPACE REACHES ORBIT WITH NEW ALPHA ROCKET

A new aerospace company reached orbit with its second rocket launch and deployed multiple small satellites on Saturday (01).