California Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat
Butler is the head of the group EMILY’s List, which works to elect Democratic women. She will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Sam Bankman-Fried opposes Ukraine FTX victim testifying remotely, lawyers tell trial judge
The former FTX CEO’s criminal trial is due to begin on Tuesday.
Amazon customers report false email confirmations for gift cards they did not buy
Amazon customer service representatives have been receiving a host of inquiries from worried and confused customers.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in talks with AMC for a concert film
Talent firm CAA is in advanced talks to directly distribute a Renaissance World Tour concert film through AMC Theaters.
Apple will issue a software update to address iPhone 15 overheating complaints
Apple said that the new iPhones were running hot because of a combination of bugs in iOS 17, bugs in apps, and a temporary set-up period.
Meta has Apple to thank for giving its annual VR conference added sizzle this year
Apple’s announced its entry into the VR market is boosting an industry that Meta has dominated for a number of years
Flash floods foreshadow a threatening reality in New York City
The storm has laid bare how vulnerable the Big Apple’s aging infrastructure is to extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change.
IRS consultant charged with leaking Trump’s tax information
Charles Littlejohn of Washington, D.C., was working at the IRS as a government contractor when he stole the former president’s tax return information and leaked it to the press.
Federal judge declines to block Medicare drug price negotiations
Judge Michael Newman of the Southern District of Ohio issued a ruling denying a preliminary injunction sought by the Chamber of Commerce.
JetBlue raises flight attendant pay, union agrees to support merger with Spirit
JetBlue is raising flight attendant pay by 5% while union agreed to support the airline’s acquisition of budget carrier Spirit.
