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FTC and Arise Virtual Solutions Agree to $7 Million Settlement for Misleading Gig Workers

FTC and Arise Virtual Solutions Agree to $7 Million Settlement for Misleading Gig Workers

The FTC has settled with Arise Virtual Solutions, requiring the company to pay $7 million for misleading gig workers about potential earnings and unlawfully requiring them to cover expenses.


Turkey Extends Social Media Restrictions Amid Anti-Syrian Riots

Social media platforms remain inaccessible for a second day in central Turkey and parts of the south due to ongoing anti-Syrian riots, prompting residents to rely on VPN services to access popular sites amidst the unrest.

Google Blames AI in Carbon Emissions Rise, Challenging 2030 Net Zero Pledge

Google's annual sustainability report revealed that despite efforts, the company's carbon emissions continued to rise in part due to challenges related to AI.

FTC Blocks Tempur Sealy's Acquisition of Mattress Firm Over Competition Concerns

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to prevent mattress maker Tempur Sealy from acquiring retail chain Mattress Firm, citing concerns that the merger would stifle competition.


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Apple And Maker Of Popular Video Game Fortnite, Epic Continue Court Battle
Apple has secured an observer role on OpenAI’s board as part of a significant agreement, with Phil Schiller, the head of Apple’s App Store, appointed to the position.
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The collapse of Synapse has left over 100,000 Americans with $265 million in deposits frozen since May 11, exposing flaws in fintech's reliance on third-party banking partnerships and prompting urgent calls for resolution from lawmakers.
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Midwest States Face Major Outbreak Of Avian Flu
Moderna received $176 million from the US government to fast-track the development of its bird flu vaccine, following the spread of the H5N1 virus in dairy herds across multiple states.
Salesforce Shareholders Vote Against Compensation Plan for CEO Marc Benioff
Salesforce investors rejected the company's compensation plan for top executives amid concerns over the equity awards granted to CEO Marc Benioff.
Joe Biden Rule Extending Overtime Protections to 1 Million More Workers Goes Into Effect: Do You Qualify?
One million American workers whose wages are below the median individual pay will now be eligible for overtime protections, according to President Joe Biden.
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UBS is leading AI integration in banking with initiatives like instant credit for small businesses, pushing the banking sector to embrace AI's transformative potential to keep up.
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Community Health Systems expands its partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, enabling 71 hospitals to access a wider range of generic medicines.
Philadelphia Woman Charged for Stealing COVID-19 Relief Funds From Florida to Pay for Brazilian Butt Lift
A Philadelphia woman was charged for allegedly stealing COVID-19 relief funds intended for a Florida city to pay for a cosmetic procedure known as a Brazilian butt lift.