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Uber Fined $324M Over Personal Data Transfer Violations

Uber Fined $324M Over Personal Data Transfer Violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber $324 million for transferring European drivers' data to U.S. servers, violating EU data protection rules.


Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Enabling Criminal Activity on Platform

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly failing to moderate criminal activity on his platform.

Kamala Harris Wants to Raise Corporate Tax Rate to 28%, Which Could Cut US Debt to $1 Trillion

Kamala Harris has proposed raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% to reduce the national debt and support working families if she wins the November election.

California Passes New Laws Targeting Shoplifting and Organized Theft Rings

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new laws to combat organized retail crime, focusing on shoplifting, vehicle theft, and the resale of stolen goods online, with increased penalties for middlemen and stricter regulations for online sellers.


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Epic Games Hopes to Recover Revenue as Fortnite Returns to iOS in Europe and in Android Global
Fortnite has returned to iPhones in the EU and is now available on Android globally, following a four-year removal from app stores due to payment disputes.
Resorts World Accused of Ignoring Illegal Gambling Activities by Nevada Regulators
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has accused Resorts World Las Vegas of enabling illegal gambling and failing to address violations related to bookmaking and criminal ties.
China to Limit Exports of Antimony Used in Batteries and Weapons to Protect National Security
China will restrict antimony exports starting September 15, requiring licenses to safeguard national security and meet non-proliferation commitments.
Johnson & Johnson Plans Bankruptcy Filing to Finalize $6.48 Billion Talc Settlement
Johnson & Johnson is nearly announcing a $6.48 billion settlement to resolve talc-related cancer claims, with at least 75% of claimants supporting the deal. He plans to use a bankruptcy strategy to settle all current and future claims.
New Medicare Drug Prices Set to Save $1.5 Billion for Patients in 2026
Biden administration announced that new negotiated prices for ten costly prescription drugs will save Medicare $6 billion and beneficiaries $1.5 billion starting in January 2026.
Trump Seeks $100M in Damages Against DOJ Over FBI Mar-a-Lago Search
Donald Trump plans to file a $100 million lawsuit against the DOJ and FBI, alleging political bias in their search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Around $2.3 billion in dollar and euro banknotes have entered Russia since March 2022, with the country circumventing US sanctions through intermediary countries.
South Korea Holds Emergency Meeting Following Massive EV Fire That Forces Residents to Shelters
South Korea held an emergency meeting to address safety concerns over electric vehicles following a major fire that damaged 140 cars in an Incheon parking garage.
Elon Musk’s X Wins Legal Battle Against Nonprofit Ad Group GARM
Elon Musk's X platform wins a lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), leading to GARM's dissolution as financial expenses and public backlash pile up.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Cancellations in Vienna Could Cost Insurance Companies Tens of Millions
Insurers are set to face high financial claims after three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled due to a foiled ISIS attack; future policies might get affected as well.
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