SEC chairman calls for new restrictions on executive stock-trading plans
The Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting a proposal that would restrict plans that corporate insiders use to avoid insider-trading claims when buying or selling their own company’s stock.
Bitcoin Miami 2021: Square’s Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk-bashing and an emphasis on 'liberty'
Highlights from the Bitcoin 2021 conference included Square CEO Jack Dorsey's endorsement of the cryptocurrency, Elon Musk-bashing and talk of "liberty."
Russian banker Andrey Kostin: Biden and Putin can build a 'relationship' after Trump installed sanctions
As the news broke that cybersecurity will be a top subject of discussion in an upcoming summit between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, top St. Petersburg banker Andrey Kostin told Fox Business' “Claman Countdown” that the two men are likely to build a constructive relationship during the American president's tenure.
Belmont Stakes betting on big return despite rough odds for 2021 race
The Belmont Stakes, one of the country’s oldest horse racing events, usually draws a crowd in excess of 100,000, has an economic impact on Long Island of more than $10 million and is the last jewel in the quest for thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. The 2021 edition will have none of those on Saturday.
Facebook offers up a new 'prayer post' feature
The feature, utilized during an era when much of the world was confined to their homes, allows users to post or respond to prayer requests in certain Facebook groups.
Oil and gas industry trolls North Face with new billboard campaign
EXCLUSIVE: The oil and gas industry launched a new ad campaign Thursday against North Face to shine a light on the outdoor apparel company's "crazy hypocrisy."
Google drops staffer from diversity team after unearthed blog post deemed anti-Semitic
Google has removed its former head of global diversity strategy after a 14-year-old blog post resurfaced that some deemed to be anti-Semitic.
Ohio bill would give police officers and first responders $1,000 pandemic bonus
Ohio state representatives introduced a bill Wednesday that would give every police officer and first responder in the state who worked during the coronavirus pandemic a one-time bonus check of $1,000.
Trade war continues, but it’s not as bad as it could have been
Booze drinkers along with restaurant and bar owners face steep prices as a trade war continues between the United States and European Union. But it’s not as bad as it could have been.
Hot inflation sparks cooldown debate
Inflation fears were reignited Friday when the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure printed its hottest reading in 29 years, and economists warn higher prices could linger for some time.
Texas bans law enforcement partnerships with reality TV shows
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law Friday that will make it illegal for law enforcement agencies in the state to partner with reality TV shows.
Ryanair CEO: Belarus flight diversion was 'state-sponsored hijacking'
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has accused Belarus of a "state-sponsored hijacking" and "state-sponsored piracy" after the country forced Flight 4978, heading from Athens to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, to divert to the city of Minsk on Sunday.
Marijuana companies' THC edibles mimicking candy favorites aimed at kids, confectionery lawsuits allege
A recent lawsuit over THC-laced edibles and packaging raises the question whether cannabis companies are aiming to draw in adolescents as a possible market.
Amazon, Google, Apple employees voice support for Palestinians
Employees at Amazon, Google and Apple have voiced support for Palestinians in public posts and letters and are asking their employers to do the same.
NY AG introduces police reform legislation aimed at reducing use of force
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday introduced police reform legislation allowing prosecutors to determine whether officers unlawfully abuse the use of force.
Prescription drug pricing media battle draws big spending from both sides
An organization working to lower prescription drug prices is launching a seven-figure ad blitz that spotlights patients calling on members of Congress "to keep their promises" by supporting a drug pricing reform bill that would give Medicare the power to negotiate "lower prices for all Americans."
1 in 10 police departments can now access videos from millions of consumers' Ring security cameras
Nearly one in 10 U.S. police departments have access to videos from millions of privately owned Amazon Ring devices.
EBay hires JetBlue CFO to lead its finances
E-commerce platform eBay Inc. is turning to the finance chief of airline JetBlue Airways Corp. to oversee its finances, ending a search that began over a year ago.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle slammed over deal with company selling skin-whitening cream
After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last week that they landed a deal with Proctor & Gamble (P&G), the manufacturer of the popular and oft-controversial Olay line of skin management and lightening creams a former executive with the company criticized the move in an interview with the Mirror.
Possible new Sanofi-GSK coronavirus vaccine showing promise in trials, companies say
A possible new coronavirus vaccine candidate produced by Sanofi and GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) that uses the human body’s own antigens to neutralize antibody responses for people who have already recovered from the illness, has completed Phase 2 trials, the companies said Monday.



















