U.S. lawsuit over underfilled Junior Mints boxes is thrown out
A U.S. judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Tootsie Roll Industries Inc tricked consumers into overpaying for Junior Mints by filling more than one-third of its candy boxes with empty space.
EPA head wants car industry, states to compromise on emissions
Acting U.S. EPA chief Andrew Wheeler told lawmakers on Wednesday he would welcome any deal between the auto industry and states like California that might result from a long-awaited Trump administration effort to roll back vehicle emission rules.
DraftKings launches mobile sports betting in New Jersey
Fantasy sports provider DraftKings Inc on Wednesday became the first company to roll out mobile sports betting in New Jersey, an important milestone as legal sports wagers slowly spread through the United States.
Lawsuit seeks to shut down Trump wildlife protection board
Environmental advocacy groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to shut down U.S. President Donald Trump’s board advising on federal rules for importing big game, saying it is stacked with trophy hunters and politically connected donors and cannot serve the…
U.S. indicts Ukrainian hackers who stole millions of credit, debit card numbers
Three Ukrainians associated with the hacking group FIN7 have been arrested in Europe in connection with hacks of more than 100 U.S. companies that led to tens of millions of dollars in losses, according to U.S. officials and court documents.
Judge orders further extension of aid to Puerto Rico storm evacuees
A federal judge on Wednesday extended until Aug. 31 an order preventing the eviction of hundreds of Puerto Rican families who fled the hurricane-ravaged island in 2017 and have been living in hotels and motels across the United States.
Three hackers arrested in Europe in connection with tens of millions of dollars in losses
Three people associated with the hacking group FIN7, also known as Carbanak, have been arrested in Europe and are in custody, the United States said in a court filing.
Star witness may or ‘may not’ testify in ex-Trump aide’s trial: prosecutor
The expected star government witness in the criminal trial of U.S. President Donald Trump’s onetime election campaign manager Paul Manafort may or “may not” testify, a prosecutor told the judge in court on Wednesday.
Trump administration poised to unveil new vehicle emissions rules
The Trump administration’s long awaited proposal on U.S. vehicle fuel efficiency, expected to include plans to freeze emissions limits and curb the ability of states to set their own standards, will be released on Thursday, an administration official s…
U.S. EPA chief says proposed fuel efficiency rule coming this week
The Trump administration’s proposal on vehicle fuel efficiency, which is expected to freeze emissions limits and curb the ability of states to set their own standards, will be released this week, acting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew…
