FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
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ABC News - Top stories
Why an energy company is reopening Three Mile Island, site of 1979 nuclear accident
Three Mile Island, the Pennsylvania nuclear plant that was the site of a 1979 reactor accident, is reopening to generate power for artificial intelligence.15 minutes ago -
ABC News - Health
'She should be alive today' — Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and Trump
For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights48 minutes ago - Abortion -
Inc. - Business
Trump Media Stock Falls to New Lows as Insiders Are Able to Sell
Although Trump has vowed not to sell, the stock has tumbled as insiders like Truth Social's co-founders are free to cash out.57 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump has no plan to pull his endorsement of Mark Robinson after alleged porn site scandal
Donald Trump is facing calls from his allies and staff to pull his endorsement from scandal-plagued Mark Robinson in North Carolina, according to four people familiar with the discussions.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Tech
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its ...1 hour ago -
NBC News - Politics
Trump has no plans to drop Robinson endorsement following alleged porn site scandal
Despite calls from allies, former President Donald Trump has no plans to renounce his endorsement of North Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson following allegations he made ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
FTC sues three largest drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for engaging in alleged anticompetitive practices that boosted profits while “artificially” ...1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security’s COLA provides invaluable protection
Recent inflation spike — and moderation — underscores its importance3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices high4 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the price of insulin.5 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Strong storm flips over RVs in Oklahoma and leaves 1 person dead
Authorities say one death has been reported following a strong storm that moved through part of Oklahoma6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Guardiola backs Rodri and players for industrial action over amount of games
Footballers concerned by increase in number of matches Guardiola: ‘Only the players have the power to do it’ Pep Guardiola has thrown support behind Rodri after the Manchester City midfielder ...6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Three Mile Island nuclear plant to help power Microsoft's data-center needs
A unit of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant will be restarted as part of a new energy-sharing agreement with Microsoft, which plans to use it to power the data centers it operates as ...7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The surprising math of immigration, Social Security and Medicare
Immigration will have an effect on your retirement — but it’s probably not what you think.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
FTC Chair Lina Khan Says Antitrust Regulations Help Small Businesses Too
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Khan said that monopolies aren't just a consumer rights issue.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like ...8 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Dems launch ad push to tie Trump to Mark Robinson following reported porn site comments
Less than 24 hours after CNN published a bombshell report on comments that it said Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, made on a pornographic website, the ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
‘My first impression was this person’s a genius’: the life and legacy of producer pioneer Sophie
The musician, who died in 2021, shaped much of the sound of modern pop, from Madonna to Charli xcx. As her posthumous second album is released, her family and collaborators share memories of a ...9 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.11 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2024)
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
North Carolina candidate allegedly made disturbing posts on porn site, CNN finds
A CNN report alleges that Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson made a series of antisemitic, racist and lewd comments on a pornographic website with an account matching ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Social media collects, sells more personal data than most realize, study finds
A Federal Trade Commission study found social media platforms like Meta, YouTube and TikTok engage in "vast surveillance" of consumers and profit from the data by selling it to advertisers. New ...20 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Disney to Stop Using Slack Following Hack That Exposed Company Data
The company said in a memo that most of its businesses would stop using the tool by the end of this year.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Mica Ertegun’s Collection on Auction at Christie’s
The society fixture, decorator and philanthropist Mica Ertegun helped define the tastes of an era. Now her great collections are going on the block.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
At Marni, Francesco Risso Creates a Triumphant Collection
Francesco Risso creates a triumphant Marni collection.2 days ago