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Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million After Being Accused of Fraudulent Prescription Claims
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle allegations of fraudulently billing the US government for prescriptions that were never dispensed.
Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Media, Legal Bias in FTX Fraud Conviction Appeal
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team has filed an appeal claiming that public and media bias led to a rushed and unfair FTX fraud conviction.
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant After Liverwurst Linked to 9 Deaths
Boar's Head has permanently discontinued liverwurst production and shut down its Virginia plant after a listeria outbreak linked to the product resulted in nine deaths and around 50 hospitalizations across 18 states.
Frontier Airlines Flight Diverted After Californian Passenger Choked, Attacked Flight Attendants
A California man faces federal charges for choking and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight to San Francisco.
FirstEnergy to Pay $100 Million to Resolve SEC Investigation into Nuclear Bailout Bribery
FirstEnergy Corp. has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a US SEC investigation into its involvement in the bribery scandal related to Ohio's failed nuclear plant bailout bill.
Alaska Airlines Jet’s Emergency Stop Prevents Collision with Southwest Plane at Nashville Airport
An Alaska Airlines jet made an emergency stop in Nashville to avoid a collision with a Southwest Airlines plane.
Aldi Announces Major Hiring Drive with New Pay Rates of $18 to $23 per Hour
Aldi is hiring 13,000 new employees and raising wages to $18-$23 per hour as part of its expansion efforts across the US.
Boar's Head Faces New Lawsuit Over Woman's Listeria Illness, Accused of Hiding Truth
A new lawsuit claims Boar's Head withheld critical information about a woman's listeria illness, further complicating the company's ongoing outbreak investigation.
Tech Billionaire Jared Isaacman, SpaceX Employees Break New Ground with First Commercial Spacewalk
Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew aboard the Polaris Dawn mission made history by performing the first-ever private spacewalk.
OpenAI Nears Launch of New AI Model 'Strawberry' with Human-Like Reasoning Abilities
OpenAI is set to release a new AI model called "Strawberry," which features advanced reasoning capabilities and could be available to a limited number of users.
McDonald's Extends $5 Value Meal to December, Targets Low-Income Customers with More Deals
McDonald's is extending its $5 value meal deal through December in most US markets to attract budget-conscious customers.
Campbell Soup Company Drops 'Soup' from Its Name After 150 Years
After 150 years, the Campbell Soup Company is rebranding as "Campbell Company" to reflect its growing focus on snacks rather than just soup.
TD Bank Slammed with $28M Fine for Sharing Incorrect Customer Info
TD Bank will pay $28 million in penalties and restitution after federal regulators found it provided inaccurate customer data to consumer reporting agencies.
Wegmans Earns Top Retail Workplace Honors for 2024, Extending Nine-Year Legacy
Wegmans has been ranked as the best workplace in retail for the ninth consecutive year in 2024 by Fortune and Great Place to Work.
NYC Tech CEO Killer Surprises Court by Demanding Life Sentence for Killing Mentor After Stealing $400K to Impress Lover
Tyrese Haspil, who was convicted of murdering his tech CEO mentor Fahim Saleh and stealing $400,000 to impress his lover, stunned the courtroom by requesting a life sentence for himself.
New Starbucks CEO Aims to Reverse Sales Slump by Returning to Coffee Shop Setup
Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, plans to reverse declining sales by returning to a traditional coffee shop setup.
Google and Apple Hit with $17 Billion Blow as EU Rejects Appeals in Major Cases
Google and Apple face a combined $17 billion in fines after the European Union's top court rejected their appeals in major antitrust cases, marking a significant win for regulators.
Apple Adds Hearing Aid Functionality to AirPods Pro for Real-Time Hearing Adjustments
Apple has announced that its latest AirPods Pro will include built-in hearing aid functionality, providing personalized sound adjustments for users.
780,000 Stellantis' Jeep Gladiators, Wranglers Investigated for Engine Fires Occurring with Ignition Off
The US auto safety regulators are investigating engine fire reports affecting over 780,000 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators from 2021 to 2023.
NYC Pizzeria Manager Beaten, Mauled by Dog; Pet Owner Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Tyshaun Watson has been indicted on attempted murder and multiple other charges after allegedly assaulting a Manhattan pizza shop manager and allowing his dog to maul the victim.
Trojan Condoms Sued for Unsafe Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Cancer
A new lawsuit alleges that Trojan condoms contain toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, which have been linked to cancer.
Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy, Sells Assets to Nexus Capital Affiliate
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy and agreed to sell its assets to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management.
Rare Dime Could Bring Ohio Sisters $500,000 After Discovering Extraordinarily 1975 Coin Hidden in Vault for 40 Years
Three Ohio sisters recently discovered that a rare 1975 Roosevelt dime they inherited could be worth over $500,000 due to its missing San Francisco mint mark.
Wynn Resorts to Pay $130M in Landmark Case Involving Unlicensed Money Transfers
Wynn Resorts has agreed to a $130 million settlement with federal authorities after admitting to allowing unlicensed money transfer businesses to funnel funds to gamblers at its Las Vegas casino.
DirecTV Accuses Disney of Bad Faith Negotiations as Dispute Hits Two-Week Mark
DirecTV has accused Disney of negotiating in bad faith as their carriage dispute drags into its second week, resulting in a blackout of Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC.
Tesla Revenue-Sharing Deal with xAI Denied by Elon Musk Amid Licensing Talks
Elon Musk has denied reports that Tesla is negotiating with his startup xAI to share revenue in exchange for using xAI’s AI technology, despite earlier claims suggesting such a deal was in the works.
Boeing Strikes Tentative Deal with Unions, Offers 25% Raise Over Four Years
Boeing reached a tentative agreement with unions representing over 33,000 workers, offering a 25% raise and improved benefits over four years.
Apple to Unveil iPhone 16 with Major AI Upgrades at Monday Launch Event
Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 16 models on Monday, featuring major upgrades powered by Apple Intelligence, a new AI-driven technology integrated into iOS 18.
Apple Juice Sold at Walmart, Aldi, and Other Stores Recalled for Arsenic Contamination
Apple juice sold by Walmart, Aldi, and other retailers is being recalled due to high levels of inorganic arsenic, affecting over 133,000 cases.
7-Eleven’s Owner Declines Circle K’s Buyout Proposal, Citing Unfavorable Terms
Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven, has rejected Circle K’s buyout offer, stating it is not in the best interest of its shareholders and stakeholders.