Feds double down in Facebook monopoly case
The Federal Trade Commission is doubling down on accusations the social media giant illegally squashes tech rivals.
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New "Jeopardy!" host under fire for insensitive comments
According to a review of his podcast, Richards used several insensitive terms and slurs, including derogatory terms for little people and those with an intellectual disability and calling women fat. He also has made insensitive remarks about Jewish people.
Enhanced unemployment benefits will expire September 6, officials say
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in a letter that President Joe Biden wants Congress to include unemployment reform in the budget reconciliation process.
States race to pay out billions in rent aid before federal deadline
Tenants anxiously await a slow trickle of funds. Overall, just one-fifth of available aid has been put in renters' hands.
Garth Brooks cancels tour dates because of COVID Delta surge
"Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part," Brooks said.
Judge rejects charges for Hawaii officers in teen's fatal shooting
A judge agreed with the defense that the officers who fired into the teen's car were in danger when the vehicle started to move.
Decision over Johnson & Johnson boosters could take weeks
Both the drug maker and an NIH trial could have results for recipients of the single-shot vaccine soon.
Jobless claim filings fall to new pandemic low
Some 348,000 people filed new claims for jobless aid last week, with economists expecting further labor market gains.
FBI joins criminal probe in Colorado voting equipment breach
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold alerted federal cyber security officials within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of the suspected May breach.
Fines for unruly passengers this year top $1 million
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday it would seek more than $500,000 in fines against 34 passengers for bad behavior on flights.
California wildfires burning hotter, spreading faster than ever
"We have unprecedented dryness in our forests because of the drought. And that leads to more heat release. And with more heat release, they spread faster," says fire lab head.
Texas law banning common abortion method upheld by appeals court
Abortion rights advocates argued that the law effectively outlaws what is often the safest method of abortion for women in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Group asks Supreme Court to halt work on Obama presidential library
The group Protect Our Parks filed their request with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday.
Shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella cases
Outbreak tied to frozen shrimp has now sickened nine people in four states, with three hospitalized, federal authorities say.
Justice Department says new Missouri gun law is unconstitutional
The law prohibits state and local officials from enforcing federal gun laws.
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