GOP-led legislation would force breakup of Google’s ad business
A bipartisan group of senators led by Utah Republican Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday that would take aim at conflicts of interest in the advertising technology industry and force Google to break up its dominant online-ad business.
A recession is now the base case scenario for Wells Fargo
In making the new projection, Wells Fargo noted that "consumer activity has weakened" considerably as the economy confronts new COVID-19 outbreaks and restrictions, sky-high inflation and a strong U.S. dollar, in addition to the Russian war in Ukraine and aggressive Fed monetary policy.
Apple accused of union busting at World Trade Center store
The Communications Workers of America has accused Apple of violating federal labor laws at its World Trade Center store through illegal activities including "interrogating staff, surveillance, restricting the posting of union fliers and requiring employees to attend mandatory anti-union speeches."
Twitter to add warning label to tweets it deems 'viral misinformation'
Twitter representatives will be allowed to censor or handicap posts they determine to be misleading or false.
NBA owners under the microscope over billions tied to China: report
The NBA's relationship with China has been placed under the microscope.
Ford recalls SUVs due to fire risk, advises parking outside
Ford recalled roughly 350,000 vehicles due to engine fire risk.
Kohl's becomes latest retailer to warn of inflation eating into profits
The company said it expects fiscal 2022 per share adjusted earnings of $6.45 to $6.85, compared with its previous forecast of $7.00 to $7.50.
Ford CEO Jim Farley to interview Tom Brady and Jimmy Kimmel on his new Spotify podcast
Ford CEO Jim Farley is hosting a seven-episode podcast called "Drive" on Spotify that will feature him interviewing celebrity car enthusiasts.
Target, Walmart’s inflation warning bad omen for stocks, economy
Walmart and Target, solid barometers of consumer spending, didn't mince words on sky-high inflation.
Elon Musk: Democrats have become party of 'division & hate'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday that he believes the Democratic Party has become “the party of division & hate,” and said that he will "vote Republican."
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin delays NS-21 suborbital spaceflight
New Shepard carries crew members above the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, where they experience several minutes of weightlessness before making their descent back to Earth.
Apple reinstates mask mandate for employees at 100 stores: report
Apple's purported delay in requiring corporate employees to return to the office comes two weeks after roughly 200 of the company's 165,000 employees released an open letter to the tech giant's executive team pushing back against the plan for a hybrid work model.
Elon Musk's condition for Twitter purchase ‘negotiating ploy': Former SEC chair
Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt argued that Elon Musk's condition for his Twitter purchase is a “negotiating ploy.”
Ford and VW-backed Argo AI launches fully driverless car service in Miami and Austin
Ford and VW-backed self-driving car company Argo AI is removing safety drivers from its ride-hail cars in Miami and Austin as part of a new test of the technology.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said layoffs were primarily driven by "business needs" and would affect "mostly U.S.-based' personnel.
Disney announces new 2022 LGBTQ+ clothing collection for kids
Disney released a new Pride clothing collection for children as the company is caught up in controversy over its opposition to Florida's parental rights law.
Coca-Cola to introduce bottles with attached lids
Coca-Cola Great Britain said it will introduce packaging with attached bottle caps to ensure that customers can easily recycle the entire package.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber loss
Streaming giant Netflix said it has laid off about 150 employees, mostly in the United States, as the service contends with big subscriber losses.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to become the most valuable US startup
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX will likely become the most valuable U.S. startup as its valuation rose to over $125 billion in an ongoing share sale in the secondary market, sources close to the company's valuation told Reuters.
Wendy's, McDonald's lawsuit claims burger ads mislead consumers on patty sizes
Wendy’s and McDonald’s are being taken to court over the size of their beef patties 50 days after similar allegations were made against Burger King.



















