Bezos called for higher taxes, even as Amazon lobbied to keep rates low, report says
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, publicly endorsed President Biden's plan to dramatically raise taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations, even as Amazon lobbied behind the scenes to preserve a tax loophole that's allowed it to reduce its liability, according to a new report.
'Woke' MLB, Ticketmaster targeted in $1M ad campaign
Consumers' Research on Thursday launched the second phase of its ad campaign targeting corporations over "woke" political narratives.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation outlines leadership contingency plan amid divorce
While Bill and Melinda previously said they would continue to work at the foundation together despite their separation, Melinda is now being given the option to resign her position as co-chair and trustee if the pair is unable to continue to work together after two years, according to a news release.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives Dare Bioscience a boost
Shares of Daré Bioscience, Inc., surged 63% ahead of Wednesday's opening bell after the biotech company reported a nearly $49 million grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Chobani confidentially files for US IPO; valuation may exceed $10B
Greek-yogurt maker Chobani could be valued at more than $10 billion in its initial public offering (IPO), a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the company confidentially filed regulatory paperwork for its stock market listing.
Raytheon's critical race theory program calls on White employees to acknowledge 'privilege': report
Internal documents showing Raytheon's critical race theory (CRT) program calls on its White employees to acknowledge their "privilege."
Scale, details of massive Kaseya ransomware attack emerge
Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record, with some details emerging about how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.
Suez Canal Authority says deal reached to free seized vessel
The Suez Canal Authority on Sunday said it has reached an agreement to settle a financial dispute with the owners of a hulking container ship that blocked the crucial waterway for nearly a week earlier this year.
‘Friday’ Franchise Frozen as Ice Cube and Warner Bros. Fight Over New Movie
A spat between star Ice Cube and WarnerMedia has escalated into a high-stakes blame game that threatens to permanently derail the movie “Last Friday,” the latest film planned for the long-running comedy franchise.
Arizona begins switch to flat income tax: What residents will save
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a budget this week that includes a gradual transition to a flat tax structure in the state.
Legal expert weighs in on the latest development in the Britney Spears conservatorship case
Quinnipiac Law professor and constitutional law expert John Pavia gives his analysis on the pop star's conservatorship case
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Big Tech law struck down by judge
A federal judge has temporarily prevented Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from implementing legislation allowing state residents to sue the country’s largest technology companies over their content moderation policies.
Pennsylvania county stuck with Bill Cosby’s prosecution tab as conviction is overturned
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned disgraced actor Bill Cosby’s conviction on Wednesday, leaving a Pennsylvania county with trial-related tab that Cosby will likely never have to pay.
Northwest heat wave deaths rise
About a dozen deaths in Washington and Oregon may be tied to an intense heat wave that brought scorching temperatures to the Northwest and caused one power utility to impose rolling blackouts amid heavy demand.
Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar to debut new cocktail brand in fall 2021: report
Sammy Hagar is expanding his beverage portfolio with a line of ready-to-drink cocktails.
Consumer confidence snaps back to pre-coronavirus levels
Consumer confidence increased for a fifth straight month in June and returned to levels last seen before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
These companies are weighing price hikes as inflation surges
Companies across the country are considering hiking prices to offset the surging costs of things like raw materials, energy and transportation.
Sen. Cassidy, Warren lead Biogen’s Alzheimer drug Medicare inquiry
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is leading an effort to examine the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) recent approval of a drug to treat Alzheimer's.
Extra unemployment benefits ending for 2.5M Americans this weekend
About 2.5 million out-of-work Americans are poised to lose their enhanced unemployment benefits this weekend
Line 3 pipeline attack by left slammed by oil, gas exec: Why would anyone shut it down?
Mike Sommers, the American Petroleum Institute president and CEO, argued on Wednesday that “restricting pipeline development and shutting down safe pipelines that deliver affordable energy to the world is the exact opposite thing that we should be pursuing right now.”


















