Chinese billionaire living in U.S. arrested for allegedly operating $1B fraud scheme
The U.S. Attorney's office of the Southern District of Manhattan opened a 12-count indictment against Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui and William Je for operating fraud scheme.
FBI arrests exiled Chinese social media mogul in alleged $1B fraud scheme used to fund luxurious NYC lifestyle
The FBI arrested exiled Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok, also known as "Miles Guo," in an alleged $1 billion fraud scheme used to fund his luxurious lifestyle in the New York City area.
Diamond Sports files for bankruptcy with $8B in debt
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.'s regional sports business Diamond Sports Group filed for bankruptcy after being unable to service debt. The filing comes three years after a 2019 deal to purchase the business from Walt Disney Co.
GM scouts ways to integrate AI ChatGPT into 'everything': report
General Motors is reportedly looking into ways to integrate the artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT into its vehicles as Microsoft continues to invest in the product.
Pentagon announces largest-ever defense budget request
The Defense Department made its largest-ever budget request on Monday, seeking $842 billion to deal with threats from both Russia and China in the coming year.
Epoch Everlasting Play recalls more than 3.2M toys due to choking hazard; 2 deaths reported
New Jersey-based company Epoch Everlasting Play LLC recalled more than 3.2 million of its Calico Critters flocked animal figures and sets because the accessories pose a choking hazard.
Princess Cruises says norovirus is 'likely' source of ship outbreak
Over 280 passengers and 34 crew members fell ill on a cruise operated by Princess Cruises and were "likely" infected with norovirus, the company said in a statement.
Morgan Wallen’s chart-domination strategy? Really long albums
Morgan Wallen has become one of the most significant new stars across pop music. If 28 songs from his album land on the Hot 100 singles chart, he will set a new record.
FBI Director Chris Wray testifies Chinese-owned TikTok has power to 'drive narratives,' 'divide Americans'
FBI Director Chris Wray told the Senate intel committee TikTok can "drive narratives" and "divide Americans," adding the Chinese app "screams out with national security concerns."
Elon Musk 'optimistic' Twitter 2.0 can be cash-flow positive, blames outage on code base
Twitter CEO Elon Musk gave a presentation in San Francisco on Tuesday where he claimed Twitter could be cash-flow positive following improvements to its advertising.
How Google became cautious of AI and gave Microsoft an opening
Google researchers quite over two years ago after Google rebuffed their attempts to introduce artificial intelligence over ethics concerns. AI's issues persist.
FBI investigating 'suspicious' death of Carnival Sunshine cruise ship passenger
The FBI’s field office in Columbia, South Carolina says it is investigating the death of a woman onboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship during a recent sailing to the Bahamas.
Tyler Perry expressed interest in buying majority stake of BET media group from Paramount Global
Tyler Perry has demonstrated interest in purchasing a majority stake in Black Entertainment Television, BET for short, which is currently controlled by Paramount.
How Lego beat Barbie and Monopoly
Lego has beaten out Mattel and Hasbro to become the world's largest toy company. The dutch brick maker has used pop culture and media to maintain excitement.
Russian-affiliated cybercrime gang disrupted by European police with help from FBI, Ukrainian authorities
European authorities, with help from the FBI, have identified members of a Russian-affiliated cybercrime gang responsible for targeting major companies and institutions with ransomware.
Why Apple stock can rise over 30%: Goldman Sachs initiates first Buy since 2017
For the first time since 2017, Goldman Sachs has initiated first Buy on Apple since 2017 after saying shares could climb as high as 36% in 2023.
Amazon pausing Virginia construction of second headquarters
Amazon has announced a pause on plans to develop a second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia after finding its Met Park facility capable of accommodating workers in the foreseeable future.
Democratic Senators call on Meta to stop plan to release Metaverse app to teens
Democratic Senators Blumenthal and Markey wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg requesting that Meta not release a version of the metaverse Horizon Worlds for teenagers.
Apple blocks update of ChatGPT-powered app, as concerns grow over AI’s potential harm
Amidst antitrust suits over Apple's use of the App Store, Apple blocked a ChatGPT email app claiming it could harm minors. Apple is asking BlueMail for a 17+ age restriction.
Hershey's SHE bars celebrate Women's History Month for third year
The Hershey Company announced on Wednesday, March 1 that it once again will be producing a limited-edition "Hershey's SHE bars" in honor of Women's History Month.



















