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Amazon Scores Partial Victory in FTC Antitrust Case Over Online Dominance
A federal court in Seattle partially dismissed the FTC's antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of maintaining illegal monopolies, though details of the ruling remain unclear.
BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Risk Linked to Steering Issues
BYD is recalling nearly 97,000 of its popular Dolphin and Yuan Plus electric cars due to potential fire hazards linked to a steering control unit.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks at ISS, Set to Rescue Stranded Boeing Astronauts
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station, where it will prepare to bring stranded Boeing astronauts back to Earth.
Spotify Restores Service After Three-Hour Outage Affecting Thousands of US Users
Spotify experienced a three-hour outage affecting over 40,000 US users, but the service has since been restored, with most issues resolved.
Georgia Chemical Plant Fire Spurs Evacuations Over Toxic Smoke Fears
Georgia officials have ordered evacuations after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta spread toxic smoke, though no injuries have been reported.
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill Amid Tech Industry Concerns
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial AI safety bill, citing concerns from the tech industry about stifling innovation.
OpenAI Faces $5 Billion in Losses This Year Amid Massive Revenue Surge
OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year despite generating $3.7 billion in revenue, while also pursuing a funding round that could value the company at over $150 billion.
Boeing's Guilty Plea Draws Family Outcry; Federal Hearing Scheduled for Next Month
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for October 11 regarding Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy related to the 737 Max crashes.
7UP Brings Back Shirley Temple Mocktail in Ready-to-Drink Form for the Holidays
7UP is bringing back its nostalgic Shirley Temple mocktail in a ready-to-drink version for the holidays, available at retailers nationwide for a limited time.
Elon Musk's X Faces $5 Million Fine in Brazil to Restore Platform Access
Brazil ordered social platform X to pay over $5 million in fines to lift its service ban, after Elon Musk's company claimed compliance with court orders.
Judge Orders Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in AI Copyright Infringement Case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed in a lawsuit brought by authors, including Sarah Silverman, accusing the company of using copyrighted materials to train its AI technology.
Pfizer Announces Withdrawal of Sickle Cell Treatment Oxbryta After Safety Review
Pfizer has decided to withdraw its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta from all markets due to safety concerns related to serious complications and deaths.
Meta Introduces Cheaper VR Headset and AI Updates, Along with Sneak Peek at Holographic AR Glasses
Meta has launched a cheaper virtual reality headset, introduced the latest AI updates, and showcased a prototype for holographic AR glasses.
US Steel Wins Arbitration Approval for Nippon Steel Acquisition Amid Workforce Resistance
An arbitration board has approved US Steel's acquisition by Nippon Steel, despite strong opposition from the United Steelworkers union.
Harley-Davidson Issues Recall for 41,000 Motorcycles Due to Short-Circuit Concerns
Harley-Davidson is recalling 41,000 motorcycles due to a potential short-circuit that may cause loss of electrical and drive power, increasing the risk of accidents.
10th Death Reported in Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Plant
Boar's Head deli meats have caused one of the largest listeria outbreaks in decades, with 10 deaths and 59 hospitalizations across 19 states.
Coca-Cola Scraps Spiced Flavor After Fans Slam 'Disgusting' Taste
Coca-Cola discontinued its new spiced flavor just six months after its launch, following widespread criticism from fans who described the taste.
Lawmakers Grill Novo Nordisk Over 'Outrageous' Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy in Senate Hearing
Lawmakers, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, questioned Novo Nordisk's CEO during a Senate hearing over the company's high US prices for Ozempic and Wegovy.
Olive Garden Bets on Fan Favorites, Brings Back Beloved Menu to Boost Sales
Olive Garden is bringing back fan-favorite dishes Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo and Stuffed Chicken Marsala, which were removed during the pandemic.
Visa Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Monopoly and $7 Billion in Annual Debit Fees
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of maintaining a debit card monopoly.
Caroline Ellison Sentenced to 24 Months for Role in FTX Fraud, Testified Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Caroline Ellison, former FTX executive, was sentenced to 24 months for her role in the multibillion-dollar fraud, after providing a crucial testimony against Sam Bankman-Fried
Elon Musk Concedes Defeat in Brazil Court Battle as X Platform Complies to End Ban
Elon Musk's X platform has started complying with Brazil's Supreme Court orders to suspend accounts accused of spreading disinformation.
Stellantis Confirms Search for CEO Successor to Carlos Tavares Amid Ongoing Challenges
Stellantis is searching for a new CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares as part of a standard leadership succession plan amid criticism from US dealers and the UAW.
MoneyGram Takes Services Offline After Detecting Cybersecurity Breach
MoneyGram International has suspended its services for several days due to a cybersecurity issue and is currently investigating the incident.
ExxonMobil Sued by California AG for Allegedly Misleading the Public About Recycling Plastics
The California attorney general has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of misleading the public for decades.
Kmart to Close Last Full-Sized Store in the US in October
Kmart is closing its last full-scale store in mainland US, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant retailer.
Pinterest CEO Demands National Digital IDs and Age-Verification for Online Safety
Pinterest CEO urges Congress to implement national digital IDs and require operating systems to share age-verification data with apps to protect children online.
SpaceX Aims to Launch Five Uncrewed Starship Missions to Mars Within Two Years, Elon Musk Reveals
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX plans to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the next two years, with the timeline for crewed missions depending on the success of these initial flights.
OceanGate Co-Founder Set to Testify in Coast Guard Investigation of Titanic Submarine Disaster
Guillermo Sohnlein, co-founder of OceanGate, is set to testify before the US Coast Guard as part of its investigation into the June 2023 implosion of the company's Titan submersible.
California Phases Out All Plastic Shopping Bags with New Law
California has enacted a new law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, that will ban all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026.