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Corinne Stoddard breaks US women's Olympic short track medal drought with bronze win at Winter Games

Corinne Stoddard breaks US women’s Olympic short track medal drought with bronze win at Winter Games

Friday’s short track competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics was defined by dramatic moments, culminating in a historic breakthrough.  Team USA’s Corinne Stoddard claimed a podium finish, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event in 16 years.  Stoddard, who entered the Games ranked second in the world in short track, captured bronze…

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United overhauls MileagePlus rewards program with major changes

United overhauls MileagePlus rewards program with major changes

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. United Airlines is shaking up its MileagePlus rewards program in a move that benefits credit card holders and leaves other travelers earning fewer miles. The Chicago-based carrier announced Thursday that starting April 2, travelers with United’s co-branded credit or debit cards will earn significantly more miles when they book…

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Kentucky Lyft driver charged with sodomy, kidnapping now faces federal immigration detainer

Kentucky Lyft driver charged with sodomy, kidnapping now faces federal immigration detainer

A Kentucky Lyft driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride to a doctor’s appointment is now also the subject of a U.S. immigration detainer, according to local police records. Yordan Diaz Vera, 34, of Louisville, is charged with first-degree sodomy, menacing and kidnapping, according to Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) records…

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The creator economy’s ad revenue problem and India’s AI ambitions

The creator economy’s ad revenue problem and India’s AI ambitions

Loading the player… The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building actual business empires. In fact, MrBeast’s company bought fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business is outearning his media arm. This isn’t just one creator’s strategy. For many, it’s the new playbook.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan unpack how creators are…

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