Atlantic Equities downgrades Coinbase after rally, cites weak crypto volume
The firm pointed out cryptocurrency volumes are low, even as high prices buoy investor sentiment.
Google and Meta got customer data from tax prep firms, and lawmakers want a probe
Both the tax prep companies and tech firms were “reckless” in how they handled sensitive information, the lawmakers wrote.
Iowa Republicans pass a new 6-week abortion ban
Passage capped a marathon one-day special legislative session. It now goes to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature.
Ron DeSantis says he wouldn’t be Trump’s running mate: ‘I’m not a No. 2 guy’
Ron DeSantis said he would rather stay on as governor because the vice presidency “doesn’t really have any authority.”
Manson family killer Leslie Van Houten freed on parole
Houten, 73, spent more than five decades in prison.
Microsoft-Activision ruling highlights Lina Khan’s struggles to fight tech
The FTC’s challenge of the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision has been one of its biggest swings under Chair Khan, but it faces a major hurdle.
Tesla settles class-action Solar Roof lawsuit for $6 million
Tesla has agreed to pay around $6 million to settle Solar Roof class-action lawsuit.
Federal watchdog cracks down on Bank of America but ‘junk fees’ aren’t going anywhere, expert says — it’s a ‘game of whack-a-mole’
Another bank is in hot water for so-called ‘junk fees,’ yet consumers are unlikely to get much relief, expert says.
Marines without Senate-confirmed leader for first time since 1859 after GOP senator blocks nominee
Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville blocked a Senate vote on a nominee to succeed Gen. David H. Berger, the Marine Corps’ top officer, who retired Monday.
Microsoft-Activision deal moves closer as judge denies FTC injunction request
The U.S. government can now bring the judge’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
