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AT&T Hit with $950,000 Penalty for 911 Service Disruptions During Testing
AT&T has agreed to pay a $950,000 fine and implement a three-year compliance plan after an FCC investigation found the company failed to deliver 911 calls and notify emergency officials during a 2023 outage affecting four states.
Red Lobster to Close 23 More Restaurants as Bankruptcy Process Continues
Red Lobster is closing 23 more restaurants by the end of August as part of its bankruptcy proceedings and preparation for acquisition, following over 100 closures earlier this summer.
Dairy Company Milkio Foods Penalized $420,000 for Misrepresentation of Product Origin
Hamilton dairy company Milkio Foods has been fined $420,000 for falsely claiming their ghee products were made from New Zealand dairy, despite using imported butter and misleadingly using the FernMark logo.
Telegram Cofounder Pavel Durov Arrested Near Paris Over App Misuse Allegations
Telegram cofounder Pavel Durov was arrested near Paris after arriving from Azerbaijan, following a French search warrant related to allegations of his app being used for drug trafficking, money laundering, and distributing child abuse material.
Daiso Brings Japanese Variety Store Experience to Tucson This Weekend
Daiso is set to open its first Tucson store at Ventana Village on August 31, with an expected 300 shoppers attending the grand opening event.
Walmart Recalls Nearly 10,000 Cases of Apple Juice Over Arsenic Concerns
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value apple juice due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic, following an urgent warning from the FDA.
Kroger, Albertsons Face Off Against FTC in Court Over Historic Grocery Merger
Kroger and Albertsons are in court to defend their proposed merger against the FTC, which argues that the deal would harm competition and increase grocery prices.
Meta Blocks Iranian WhatsApp Accounts Targeting US Officials, Public Figures
Meta has blocked a group of fraudulent WhatsApp accounts linked to the Iranian hacking group APT42, which was targeting US officials, political figures, and individuals in multiple countries, including Israel and the UK, ahead of the November election.
Diamond Sports Group's Bankruptcy Case Delayed as It Secures TV Broadcasts for 22 NBA , NHL Teams
Diamond Sports Group has secured agreements to continue broadcasting games for 22 NBA and NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season, despite ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and a court-ordered delay in their confirmation hearing.
Shein Exposes Child Labor Cases, Suspends and Reinstates Suppliers After Remediation
Shein's annual sustainability report reveals that it discovered and addressed two cases of child labor in its supply chain last year, taking remedial action and updating screening processes for suppliers.
Taco Bell to Cut Breakfast Menu at Select Franchise Locations
Some Taco Bell franchise locations will stop serving breakfast starting in October to streamline their menus and focus on key growth areas.
Subway Joins Fast-Food Price Drop Trend with New $6.99 Footlong Promotion
Subway is offering a limited-time deal on footlong sandwiches for $6.99 to attract customers amidst rising fast-food prices.
Court Reveals Shareholders Behind Twitter’s $44 Billion Rebrand to X, Including Diddy and Jack Dorsey
A federal court order has revealed the shareholders involved in Twitter’s $44 billion rebranding to X, including music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and former CEO Jack Dorsey.
Gillette Proposes Multi-Phase Project to Revitalize South Boston Campus with Housing, Public Spaces
Gillette has announced a master plan to transform its 31-acre South Boston campus into a mixed-use community featuring public open spaces, new housing, and economic development.
Dollar Tree Takes Over Former Rite Aid Space with New Florence Store
Florence's South Irby Street now hosts a new Dollar Tree store, which has opened after extensive renovations of the former Rite Aid location.
Walmart+ Members Now Enjoy 25% Off at Burger King Through New Partnership
Walmart has partnered with Burger King to offer Walmart+ members a 25% discount on digital orders at the fast-food chain.
Uber and Cruise Join Forces to Introduce Autonomous Vehicles to Ride-Sharing Platform
Uber and Cruise have announced a multi-year partnership to bring Cruise's autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, with plans to launch the service next year.
Ford Cuts Back on EV Production, Focusing on Gas Hybrids and New Models in Kentucky
Ford is scaling back its electric vehicle production due to high battery costs, focusing instead on gas-electric hybrids and new models in Kentucky.
Starbucks Announces Early Return of Pumpkin Spice Latte, Alongside Fresh Fall Flavors
Starbucks is returning its Pumpkin Spice Latte two days earlier than last year, along with its full autumn menu featuring pumpkin and apple-flavored items.
Chick-fil-A to Launch Streaming Service Featuring Original Family-Friendly Content
Chick-fil-A is expanding into the streaming world by launching a new platform that will feature original, family-friendly content and collaborations with major production companies.
Yelp Ranks Midwest’s 100 Best Pizzerias—Chicago Falls Short of No. 1
Yelp's new list of the top 100 pizza joints in the Midwest reveals a surprising result: Chicago did not claim the No. 1 spot, despite its renowned deep-dish and other iconic styles.
Target's Sales Surge After Year-Long Slump, Driven by Strategic Price Cuts
Target's sales rose for the first time in a year, driven by strategic price cuts and increased foot traffic, signaling cautious consumer spending focused on value.
BMW Recalls Over 720,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk from Faulty Water Pumps
BMW is recalling over 720,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk caused by faulty electrical connectors in the water pumps.
Johnson & Johnson Acquires V-Wave Ltd. in $600 Million Deal, Adding Heart Failure Innovations to MedTech Division
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to acquire V-Wave Ltd. for $600 million upfront, with potential additional payments of up to $1.1 billion, integrating the heart failure treatment developer into its MedTech division.
Bay County's Iconic Berger's Family Restaurant to Close After 96 Years of Service
After 96 years in business, Bay County's Berger's Family Restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month due to economic challenges.
Warner Bros. Discovery to Invest $8.5 Billion in Las Vegas Studio Complex if Nevada Grants Subsidy
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to invest $8.5 billion in a new Las Vegas entertainment center, contingent on Nevada approving a proposed subsidy next year.
Microchip Technology Hit by Security Breach, Business Operations Affected
Microchip Technology faced an unauthorized server disruption that impacted its business operations and manufacturing levels, leading to a dip in its stock.
Meta Exec Who Worked for Elon Musk Says No AI, No Competitive Edge for Businesses
A Meta director, who previously worked for Elon Musk, stated that companies lacking internal AI tools are already falling behind in the competitive landscape.
Mexican Chain Oxxo Expands into US Market with $385 Million Texas Deal
Oxxo, the popular Mexican convenience store chain, is entering the US market by acquiring 249 Texas-based DK convenience stores in a $385 million deal announced by its parent company, FEMSA.
Kroger Challenges FTC in Court Over $24.6 Billion Albertsons Merger Blockade
Kroger has filed a lawsuit against the FTC in federal court, challenging the regulator's attempt to block its $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons.