Internet
More states are now considering net neutrality rules
This week, California proposed a bill to preserve net neutrality rules in the state, this was apparently part of a more comprehensive effort around the nation. The bill…
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US and world news on the economy and jobs, corporate cuts and store closures, accidents, environmental stories and global business.
Business
Toys R Us is reportedly shutting down stores in the US
According to a report from the Washington Post, Toys R Us will be closing or selling all of its 800+ remaining stores in the US, signaling an end…
Equifax
Former Equifax executive has been charged with insider trading
A former Equifax executive has been charged by the SEC with insider trading. The exec allegedly sold his company stock before announcing last year's massive data breach the…
Breaking News
Stephen Hawking has passed away at age 76
Late Tuesday night, the family of Stephen Hawking announced that the physicist has passed away at the age of 76. Hawking contracted motor neurons disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)…
Politics
Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson via tweet
Early this morning, President Trump took to Twitter to announced that Mike Pompeo, the current director of the CIA, would be replacing Secretary Rex Tillerson at the State…
Legal
New bill could finally fix the exorbitant cost of inmate phone calls
Criminal just reform advocates have been fighting for nearly two decades to fix a persistent and egregious flaw in the US prison system: the huge cost related to…
Breaking News
President Trump says Broadcom must pull out of attempt to buy Qualcomm
President Donald Trump said said that Broadcom must cease its attempt to take over Qualcomm due to national security concerns raised by the deal, per The Wall Street Journal.…
Politics
Martin Shkreli sentenced to seven years in prison
Martin Shkreli, the infamous "pharma bro" CEO who massively hiked the price of an anti-parasite treatment, has been sentenced to seven years in prison on fraud charges, according…
Business
Both Qualcomm and Broadcom are making moves to help push the possible merger
Qualcomm and Broadcom, the world's two largest chip markers, have been in talks for a possible merger of their businesses. Legal hurdles have been in the way the…
Cryptocurrency
Japan is cracking down on exchanges amid illegal activity
Japan is moving to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges over what Reuters reports as a lack of "proper" internal control system as to mitigate risk and illegal activities.…
Internet
Report: Russians apparently used fake social accounts to gather personal data on Americans
Investigation into Russian involvement in the last presidential election just keeps getting intense, and it appears that Russian interest in American doesn't end with just ads and bots.…
Apple
If you buy a new Fiat Chrysler and VW models, they come with free Apple Music trial
Apple is partnering up with two automakers to bring an introductory offer to its music subscription service. At the same time, it could potentially help Apple do some…
Internet
UK broadcast regulator will let customers walk away from broadband contracts over slow speeds
When it comes to your internet speeds, you know the term "up to," right? Yeah, that's a term not many consumers are a fan of because of the…
Internet
Meet AgeID, Pornhub’s new age verification tool for the UK
Pornhub owner Mindgeek has revealed a new tool that might become the new gatekeeping tool for porn in the UK. Meet AgeID, the tool that will ask porn…
Lyft
Lyft is providing free rides to student protestors at March For Our Lives
Lyft has been expanding its business a lot in the recent years and taking huge chunks of Uber's market share. The company has created quite the reputation for…