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Musk's $445 million midterm bet goes awry. Is his political influence at risk?
Elon Musk's $445 million spending spree on Republican candidates yielded limited results in the US midterms, with most of those he backed losing. As Democrats gain control, Musk faces potential congressional investigations, calls for campaign finance reforms and greater scrutiny of his companies, government contracts and political influence.
US airlines may face fresh scrutiny as Democrats plan probes into pricing and passenger rights
Following a significant midterm election victory, Democrats intend to scrutinize airlines regarding personalized pricing practices and passenger protection rules. The Federal Trade Commission has requested information from major airlines about the influence of personal data on pricing. Congress plans to revive protections that were previously withdrawn, including compensation for travel disruptions. Legislators are also exploring requirements for transparency in ticket pricing and additional passenger rights.
Tesla misled South Korean customers about automated-driving tech, consumer group alleges
Tesla has marketed Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software to prospective buyers in South Korea for years, often collecting lump-sum payments of 9.043 million won ($6,726).
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data
The Justice Department said Harvard had "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination. It accused Harvard of refusing to comply with a federal investigation and asked a judge to order the university to turn over the records.
Meta halts new business terms after backlash over data scraping and AI use
Meta has postponed the rollout of new terms affecting its business accounts due to significant backlash. Critics claimed these changes could lead to unauthorized data scraping and unfair competition against news publishers. A Norwegian court granted an injunction on the terms, highlighting concerns over Meta's market dominance. The U.K. competition authority has also initiated an investigation into these new business conditions.
Does Snapchat cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders? A court trial that tells bold story against social media platforms
Social media companies face thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts brought by individuals, school districts, municipalities and other government entities alleging the companies knowingly sought to addict children to their platforms.
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US midterm elections: Key Senate, House races investors are tracking
This year's U.S. midterm elections are anticipated to influence important policies in the financial sector. Key Senate races include Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted in Ohio, indicative of cryptocurrency regulation. Additionally, gubernatorial elections in states like Texas and Georgia will shape artificial intelligence infrastructure investment.
Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on California voter rolls, analysis finds
A recent analysis by UCLA found that over 40% of names flagged as noncitizen voters in California are absent from voter rolls. In addition, several U.S. citizens were incorrectly marked as ineligible to vote. Many state officials argued that the list contained numerous errors and challenged its use in elections. Recent court rulings have ordered the Trump administration to stop issuing demands based on this controversial list.
Meta settles with teen during trial testing claims social media caused depression, eating disorders
Meta Platforms has settled with a teen plaintiff who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive, causing her mental health problems
Elon Musk’s xAI offers to buy 418 homes near its Mississippi data centre amid noise complaints
Residents in Colonial Hills are considering buyout offers from xAI due to ongoing noise complaints. The energy demands of the AI data centers have raised community concerns about noise and pollution. A lawsuit was filed by three residents alleging that the constant sound affected their quality of life. Renters also face uncertainty as some landlords have accepted buyout offers without considering tenant needs.
Bloomberg, two trading firms agree to pay Truth Social for faster access to Trump's posts, sources say
The firms are Susquehanna International Group and Jump Trading, both high-frequency trading firms focused on algorithmic and automated strategies.
US DOJ is inquiring about Nvidia's purchase of Hugging Face
The Justice Department's recent questioning covers Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, sales practices, and whether the chip designer has exerted pressure on its customers, the two people said.
41,000 US Homeland Security employee names leaked in major hack
A significant data breach has exposed personal details of more than 40,000 Department of Homeland Security employees. The leaked information includes identities, contact details, and job titles of various officials. Distributed Denial of Secrets claims responsibility for releasing the data, asserting a right to access such information. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is actively addressing the breach while ensuring employee protection.
US judge denies federal request to block 20,000 voters, says it would 'wreak havoc' on US midterm elections
A U.S. District Judge dismissed the Trump administration's bid to halt ballot processing in California. This decision followed claims that some voters might not be U.S. citizens. The ruling aims to prevent disenfranchisement and election uncertainty. More than 3.7 million Californians have already cast their votes ahead of Election Day. Similar actions have been attempted by the administration in Washington and Alaska over electoral processes.
Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harms
Jury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young users, with Meta and, for the first time, Snap as defendants. Meta and YouTube lost the first so-called bellwether case earlier this year, when a jury found them collectively liable for harming a young user known by the initials KGM, and ordered the tech companies to pay a combined $6 million penalty.
AT&T Settlement: Millions of Americans may get $5,000 checks. Check eligibility and other details
A landmark $177 million settlement has been sanctioned regarding a class-action lawsuit against AT&T, prompted by data breaches that took place in March and July 2024. Customers whose sensitive information was compromised are eligible to file claims until December 2025. Compensation payments are anticipated to begin in December 2026, with many claimants expected to receive funds by early 2027.
McDonald's McRib is back on menu in selected outlets, cities: Check launch date, all about McDonald's iconic sandwich
McDonald's McRib sandwich was first introduced in Kansas City in 1981. Subsequently, in 1982, McDonald's McRib was made available across the United States of America.
Dan Sullivan vs. Daniel Sullivan: How Alaska’s ranked-choice voting could affect the 2026 Senate race
Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate race caught attention because of two candidates have similar names: incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. The contest has raised concerns about possible voter confusion and a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification under a specific election scenario.
Meta to create non-voting shares to fund AI expansion, retain Zuckerberg’s control
Meta Platforms plans to introduce publicly traded non-voting Class C shares to fund AI investments, acquisitions and employee compensation while preserving Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control. The proposed one-for-one share distribution is expected to begin trading in January 2027.
Elon Musk wants to merge SpaceX and Tesla: Here's what to know
Elon Musk said this week that SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to study a merger of his two biggest companies. Musk cautioned that a merger is not certain.
Trump says Camp Lejeune settlement payments could speed up, but there’s a catch
President Donald Trump has promised to speed up Camp Lejeune settlement payments for veterans and families affected by contaminated drinking water, but only if Republicans win control of the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. Here’s what claimants need to know about the pledge, compensation amounts and pending claims.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
87 million Facebook users & political targeting: What was the Cambridge Analytica scandal that is back in focus as Meta faces a $25 billion hit
Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay $25 billion for misleading consumers about data privacy in New Mexico. The ruling follows a jury finding that the company misrepresented access to personal information. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez initiated the case, citing violations of consumer protection laws. This penalty is one of the largest ever imposed on a company by a state.
Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds
President Donald Trump's administration is on track to deport around 660,000 individuals over the past year. This figure reflects a 26% increase from the average during President Joe Biden's administration. Voluntary departures have risen to an all-time high, with many migrants opting to leave rather than face detention. The Department of Homeland Security reported that 39% of deportations now occur from within the country.
Meta hit with a staggering $25 billion penalty in New Mexico privacy case linked to Cambridge Analytica scandal-here's what happened
Meta has been sentenced to pay a staggering $25 billion for consumer protection infractions in New Mexico. These violations arose from misleading data collection practices tied to the notorious Cambridge Analytica scandal. Upon the court's ruling, Meta's chief legal officer expressed plans to appeal. Attorney General Raúl Torrez highlighted the serious repercussions faced by powerful tech firms, following a series of lawsuits over data breaches and child safety issues.
Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after jury finds it deceived Facebook users about privacy
Jurors in September found Meta liable for over 43 million violations of New Mexico consumer protection laws when a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, harvested Facebook user data to generate targeted political ads for the 2016 election.
'That machine did exactly what he designed it to do': Stockton Rush's old friend claims OceanGate CEO wanted to die at Titanic wreck and murdered four wealthy people doing it
Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, met a tragic fate during a dive to the Titanic wreck when the Titan submersible imploded. According to his friend Karl Stanley, Rush was eager to weave his own narrative into Titanic's legendary history, chasing fame. The US Coast Guard's investigation found that operational failures led to the disaster, while negligence on Rush's part was implicated in the loss of four lives.
US midterm elections 2026: Will Donald Trump enforce martial law after November 3? MAGA activists reveal shocking plans if results don't favour Republicans
US Midterm elections 2026: Donald Trump’s midterm campaign blitz arrived in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president’s false claims about election fraud.
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged non-citizens
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California regarding mail-in ballots for the upcoming midterm elections. It alleges that more than 20,000 voters on a provided list are likely non-citizens. California is required to segregate and verify the ballots for these individuals before counting them. Additionally, the department seeks court approval to prevent tabulation of votes until citizenship is confirmed.
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