Amazon “suicide kits” have led to teen deaths, according to new lawsuit

Enlarge (credit: John Kevin | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Lawyers, who are representing parents suing Amazon for selling “suicide kits” to teenagers who died by suicide, say they have reached a “breaking point.” Amazon lawyers have allegedly told parents that the online retailer had a right to sell these so-called “suicide kits.” The kits are…

The US’s first utility-scale renewable energy triple threat is online in Oregon

This is the first development of the three technologies in action on this scale in the US. Portland General Electric What’s better than one type of clean energy? A triple threat of technologies working together to bring renewables to the grid. Just last week, the first utility-scale energy facility combining solar, wind, and battery storage…

Real estate investing app Fintor raises $6.2M at $80M valuation

Fintor, a fintech startup making it easier for non-accredited investors to invest in real estate properties, has just launched its mobile app for both iOS and Android. It also just raised a $6.2 million extension funding round from its existing investors, including Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene Ventures and angel investors such…

Rocket Lab’s 8th launch of 2022 breaks record for worst pun in space

Rocket Lab successfully launched an Electron rocket this afternoon with a new satellite for the Argos program, which provides connectivity to a number of scientific endeavors. It’s a milestone for the company, but more importantly marks — easily — the worst pun ever launched into space. The mission was called “It Argos Up From Here.”…

Elon Musk says Joe Biden is too old for a second term: ‘How in touch with the people are you? Is it even possible to be?’

President Joe Biden and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Getty Images Elon Musk said Joe Biden is too old to run for a second presidency. Musk has previously criticized Bernie Sanders’ age. Musk, who said he voted for Biden in 2020, said he plans to vote Republican after feuding with him. Elon Musk thinks 79-year-old President…

New Chase Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited welcome bonus offers include up to $600 in cash back on groceries the first year

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Earn up to $600 cash back the first year on groceries with…

McDonald’s brings back Halloween Happy Meal Pails in time for trick-or-treating – but it’s not just for candy anymore

McPunk’n, McGoblin, and McBoo. McDonald’s McDonald’s announced the return of the trick-or-treating trio on Monday. The Halloween Pails will be available from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31, or while supplies last. The pails were first introduced to the public in nearly 40 years ago in 1986. For the first time in six years, McDonald’s is…