Marriott to Improve Data Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
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Top stories - BBC News
More workers set to get right to sick pay and parental leave
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.59 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The UK-based firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Home security cam shows in-ground pool and yard filled with Milton waters
Security camera footage from a home in Manasota Key, Fla., shows an in-ground pool and backyard filled with floodwaters from Hurricane Milton.4 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Internet Archive Breach Exposes 31 Million Users
The hack exposed the data of 31 million users as the embattled Wayback Machine maker scrambles to stay online and contain the fallout of digital—and legal—attacks.6 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Prestigious U.S.-Ireland Mitchell Scholarship Paused Amid Funding Woes
More than 300 American students have benefited from the George J. Mitchell program, founded after the Good Friday Agreement, but it has been halted indefinitely.6 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security6 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Sees Opening to Sideline Hezbollah Politically in Lebanon
The Biden administration wants a government free of militants’ influence following Israeli strikes.7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Taylor Swift donates $5M to Feeding America's hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the nonprofit agency announced Wednesday. “We're incredibly ...8 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NFL Week 6 injury report: Latest updates on Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert, Anthony Richardson and others
Here's every notable Week 6 injury8 hours ago - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. energy secretary talks possible Milton blackouts, fuel shortages
Nearly 2,000 Florida gas stations say they have already run out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. The storm damage could worsen things in the hours and days ahead. U.S. Secretary of ...9 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon cashierless tech competitor Grabango shutters after failing to secure funding
Grabango had inked deals with grocers including Aldi and Giant Eagle, along with convenience store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.9 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Liftoff launches Cortex, a machine-learning model that improves mobile ads
Liftoff launches its new machine-learning platform Cortex, which improves mobile ad campaigns using tailored neural network models.10 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Terabytes of data from phones, computers seized in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex probe
The 'voluminous' amount of data taken in the sweeping sex abuse and racketeering case comes as Combs' lawyers make a third bid to get him released from jail.10 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Nearly a Million Civilians Flee War in Lebanon, U.N. Says
A week into the ground war between Israel and Hezbollah, shelters in Lebanon are filling up beyond capacity, humanitarian officials warned.11 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July as investors await CPI inflation data
U.S. bond yields rose Wednesday, with longer-term rates climbing to their highest levels since late July, as investors digested minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting and ...12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices end at lowest in a week, with U.S. crude supplies up more than expected
Oil futures on Wednesday stretched their losses into a second straight session to settle at their lowest in a week, pressured after official data on U.S. inventories revealed a nearly ...12 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...13 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuit
A former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional ...13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
GSK shares jump after drugmaker reaches $2.2bn Zantac settlement
Agreement over heartburn medicine should help to resolve concerns hanging over UK drugmaker13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Viking Therapeutics reports positive data from trial of treatment for rare metabolic disorder X-ALD
Viking, which is also developing a weight-loss pill, has a buy rating from all 13 analysts offering coverage.14 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
GSK to Pay Over $2 Billion in Bid to End Most U.S. Zantac Lawsuits
GSK agreed to pay more than $2 billion to settle almost all remaining liability cases in the U.S. over allegations its discontinued heartburn medicine Zantac causes cancer.14 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The data says the US economy is strong. Swing-state voters disagree
High costs are a threat to Kamala Harris’s hopes of winning Michigan, a crucial election battleground14 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025: Here's how benefits may change
Social Security beneficiaries are expected to find out this week just how much their benefits will increase in 2025.14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Fentanyl is still a crisis, and securing the border is not enough
Cracking down on international drug traffickers is an important part of the solution, but focusing only on the border is an inadequate drug policy.14 hours ago -
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Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.15 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Bayer Shares Plunge After U.S. Legal Setback
Washington state’s top court granted a petition for review in a case over allegations of chemical contamination against Bayer’s Monsanto.15 hours ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.15 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.16 hours ago - Google -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the US’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.17 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.17 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Lessons in law and economics from the Next pay gap case
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forces17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Rebekah Vardy told to pay Coleen Rooney £100,000 more after ‘Wagatha Christie’ case
Judge orders further payment after the women’s lawyers returned to court this week in dispute over legal costs. Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay Coleen Rooney a further £100,000 after their ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney in Wagatha case
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.18 hours ago -
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Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.22 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Weighs a Breakup of Google
Antitrust enforcers have been searching for tough remedies to counteract alleged monopoly abuses.Yesterday - Google -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Battle Over Robots at U.S. Ports Is On
Striking dockworkers are back to work—but disagreement over automation stands in the way of lasting peace.Yesterday