Google proposes loosening its agreements with tech giants to address monopoly concerns, but critics argue this doesn't fully restore competition.
Legal & Regulatory
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.
Employee Forced to Eat Fire in 'Team-Building' Stunt by a Chinese Company
A Chinese company in Liaoning forced employees to eat fire during a team-building event, leading to outrage, with one worker considering legal action for the unsafe practice.
Biden's Final Move Gives 15 Millions Americans a Fresh Start by Banning Medical Debt From Credit Report
The Biden administration has banned medical debt from credit reports, removing $49 billion in bills for 15 million Americans despite industry opposition.
Biden Faces Lawsuit From Nippon, US Steel After Blocking Their $15B Merger
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.
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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.
AI rental pricing software in California faces bans and lawsuits over claims it inflates rents, limits competition, and worsens housing affordability.
Microsoft faces a £1B ($1.27B) lawsuit from UK firms over allegedly overcharging for Windows Server software used on rival cloud platforms, aiming to restrict competition and push customers to Azure.
A Delaware judge rejected Musk's $56B Tesla pay package again, ordering Tesla to pay $345M in legal fees despite shareholder support for reinstatement.
