Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration after the merger between the two companies was blocked over national security concerns, despite promises of U.S. investments.
Legal & Regulatory
Russia Hits Google With $78 Million for Ignoring Previous Penalties on Content
Russia fined Google $78 million for not complying with prior penalty orders, escalating tensions over content moderation and local regulatory challenges.
Turkish Businessman Faces $250K Fine and Jail Time for Illegally Donating to NY Mayor Eric Adams' Campaign
Brooklyn businessman Erden Arkan admitted to funding Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign through illegal "straw donor" schemes, aiding a federal bribery case.
Free Speech vs. National Security: US Supreme Court to Hear TikTok's Appeal As Looming Ban Nears
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's case to block a January 19 law requiring its sale or ban, amid debates over free speech and national security.
US Justice Department Sues Six US Landlords Conspiring to Keep Rents High
The US Justice Department is suing six major landlords for using algorithms and sharing data to keep rents high, worsening the housing crisis for renters.
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US Surgeon General's advisory links alcohol to cancer, requiring warning labels on alcoholic beverages, which has caused stock declines for major alcohol companies.
Groups against abortions in the US are targeting abortion pills through lawsuits, state laws, and potential federal action, raising access concerns nationwide.
Google proposes loosening its agreements with tech giants to address monopoly concerns, but critics argue this doesn't fully restore competition.
A British court allows the police to seize over $3.3M from Andrew and Tristan Tate due to alleged tax evasion on $26M in earnings from online businesses between 2014-2022.
New Jersey lawmakers propose replacing criminal charges for underage gambling with fines, directing funds to gambling prevention and treatment programs.
MUFG, Japan's top bank, apologized after an employee stole over $6.6 million from safe deposit boxes; investigations are ongoing with compensation planned.
The Trump team may scrap Tesla-opposed crash-reporting rules, potentially altering vehicle safety regulation.
Nvidia shares drop following Chinese probe into Mellanox acquisition, tied to escalating US-China chipmaking tensions and anti-monopoly concerns.
Trump's DOGE, led by Elon Musk, aims to streamline federal spending, modernize defense, and open opportunities for smaller tech firms in AI and autonomous systems.
