Congress launches Big Tech antitrust probe
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission will lead any antitrust investigation into Facebook as part of an arrangement that would give the Justice Department oversight of Google.
The Latest: Congressional panel readies tech antitrust probe
The Latest on antitrust concerns in the technology industry (all times local): 3 p.m.
Hotel investor: Trump evaded taxes in Panama
The majority owner of a former Trump-branded hotel in Panama alleged in a court filing on Monday that the U.S. president's company misrepresented finances of the building to evade taxes in the country.
Australian central bank cuts benchmark rate by 0.25% to a new record low of 1.25% in 1st rate change in almost 3 years.
Australian central bank cuts benchmark rate by 0.25% to a new record low of 1.25% in 1st rate change in almost 3 years.
Judge: Federal wagering law only applies to sports gambling
A federal judge ruled Monday that a law prohibiting interstate wagering applies only to sports gambling, setting aside a Justice Department opinion that some feared put states in danger of losing their lotteries and the programs they fund.
Swedish court rules not to extradite Assange for rape probe
A Swedish court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is now jailed in Britain and suspected of rape in Sweden, shouldn't be detained in absentia.
Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant
California has officially concluded coffee does not pose a "significant" cancer risk.
French Laundry, chef Thomas Keller sued for discrimination
A former employee of celebrated chef Thomas Keller is suing him and his three-star Michelin restaurants — Per Se in New York and the French Laundry in California — for discrimination, saying she was denied a job transfer and ultimately let go because she was pregnant.
The Latest: Thomas Keller lawyer denies discrimination
The Latest on chef Thomas Keller's pregnancy discrimination trial (all times local): 5:35 p.m.
Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones
Apple will preview upcoming changes to its phone and computer software Monday as it undergoes a major transition intended to offset eroding sales of its bedrock iPhone.
Brazil suspends beef exports to China due to 'mad cow' case
Brazil is suspending beef exports to China after confirming a case of "mad cow disease," describing it as an isolated instance with no evidence of any widespread outbreak.
School's plan for facial recognition system raises concerns
A school district in western New York is testing a facial recognition system intended to spot potentially dangerous intruders, but state officials are among those raising privacy concerns.
China data suggests trade war hit; tech group reverses stand
The world's largest association of technology professionals has reversed a decision that would have excluded employees of Chinese tech giant Huawei and its affiliates from some editorial and peer review activities.
Correction: IRS-New W4 story
The IRS has proposed an update to the Form W-4 that it says will increase its accuracy and reduce its complexity.
Carnival will pay $20m over pollution from its cruise ships
Carnival Corp. is in Miami federal court for a hearing on what to do about allegations that it has continued polluting the oceans from some of its cruise ships despite agreeing years ago to stop.
The Latest: Apple unveils privacy tools, iTunes changes
The Latest on Apple's developers conference (all times local): 10:25 a.m.
The Latest: Carnival to pay $20M for cruise pollution
The Latest on Carnival Cruises-Pollution (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Carnival Corp. has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors in which the world's largest cruise line agreed to pay a $20 million penalty for its ships continuing to pollute the oceans despite promising years ago to stop.
Venice, Budapest crashes renew debate on cruise ship safety
Cruise industry officials have long insisted ship accidents wouldn't happen in Venice's busy Giudecca Canal.
'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer's tax bill to cost him
Holzhauer's stunning run on Jeopardy rakes in millions.
US stock indexes end mixed; Nasdaq slumps on big tech slide
U.S. stocks were mixed in early trading Monday on Wall Street as investors looked to shake off the steep losses incurred in May.













