Multiple conservative groups come out in support of House antitrust bills
The letter from conservative groups seeks support for a slate of six antitrust bills that passed out of the House Judiciary Committee, taking aim at Big Tech.
Putin is directing attacks on the US through cyberspace. Here's how companies can stay safe
Putin is directing full throttled attacks on the U.S. in the unregulated, wide-open, man-made domain of cyberspace, which has become the backbone infrastructure of 21st century commerce and free expression.
Netflix acquires Roald Dahl Story Company, securing rights to characters like Willy Wonka, Matilda
Netflix announced Wednesday that it has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company for an undisclosed figure, giving the streaming giant the rights to the author’s entire catalog of stories and characters.
$5.9M ransomware attack on major agriculture group poses risk to US grain, pork, chicken supply
The U.S. grain, pork and chicken supply could be at risk after a ransomware attack on New Cooperative Inc. has forced the Iowa-based agriculture services provider's systems to go offline.
Rep. Buck compares Big Tech to Big Tobacco after revealing report on Instagram’s negative impact on teens
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., compared Big Tech to Big Tobacco following a report showing Facebook is aware of Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers’ mental health.
Florida free speech law sees support from 11 states as Alabama joins legal fight against Big Tech
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other attorneys general in submitting an appeal in support of what Marshall describes as a Florida “free speech law under assault by Big Tech.”
Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at nine Canadian sites
The Teamsters Union has launched campaigns to organize employees in at least nine Canadian facilities of U.S. e-commerce company Amazon.com, according to Reuters interviews with union officials.
$1.4B in health care fraud rings busted by Feds, doctors and nurses nabbed
The Department of Justice has announced charges against 138 people -- including doctors and nurses -- who the feds say were part of alleged health care fraud rings allegedly totaling $1.4 billion.
Pregnant man and gender neutral pregnant person approved for smartphone use: report
Two new controversial emojis, including a pregnant man, have been approved for use on smartphones worldwide.
Ex-US intelligence operatives in UAE hacking case to cooperate with FBI to avoid prosecution
Three former U.S. intelligence operatives, who worked as mercenary hackers for the United Arab Emirates, agreed to pay fines of $1.685 million and cooperate with federal prosecutors to avoid trial, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
TikTok launches mental health resources amid Instagram backlash
TikTok detailed a new effort to provide resources for those struggling with mental health or body image issues on Tuesday, an initiative that was announced as rival platform Instagram faces scrutiny over its potentially negative impact on teenage users.
'Ted Lasso' stars, writers get massive paydays in renegotiated Season 3 contracts
The cast and writing teams behind the breakout AppleTV+ hit “Ted Lasso” have reportedly negotiated incredibly lucrative deals for Season 3 and possibly beyond.
Instagram acknowledges app can harm teens' self-esteem in response to report
Facebook recognizes how harmful its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be for teen girls' self-esteem, according to company documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
Broadway's 'Come From Away' commemorates 20 years since 9/11 with AppleTV+ film, Lincoln Memorial concert
Broadway's "Come From Away" is commemorating the 20 years since 9/11 with the release of a filmed adaption of the Tony award-winning musical on Apple TV+ and a live concert version of the show at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
US service members’ tax penalties in Germany weren’t ‘on my radar,’ Blinken says
A U.S.-Germany treaty dispute that has exposed large numbers of U.S service members and Defense Department support staff to tax penalties in the European country was not ‘on my radar,’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this week, according to a report.
SEC probing SolarWinds clients over cyber breach disclosures: sources
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a probe into last year’s SolarWinds cyber breach, focusing on whether some companies failed to disclose that they had been affected by the unprecedented hack, two persons familiar with the investigation said on Monday.
Samsung decision on new US chip plant location 'imminent' -Texas county judge
A decision by Samsung Electronics on the location of its new $17 billion U.S. chip plant was imminent, the judge for Texas' Williamson County, which is in the running for the new factory, said on Thursday.
Video game CEO resigns after backing Texas abortion law
The CEO of Georgia-based video game company Tripwire Interactive stepped down late Monday, days after his remarks in support of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a hotly-debated Texas abortion law generated controversy on social media.
'Wonder Woman 1984' director shares opposition to movies released on streamers: 'They look fake'
Simultaneous movie releases in theaters and streamers have been criticized by film execs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Portnoy holding these stocks after riding pandemic high
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy provided insight into what stocks he owns.



















