Category Archives: Economy
Fox News seeks to dismiss Dominion suit over election claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fox News has filed a motion to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over claims about the 2020 presidential election, arguing that its coverage is protected by the First Amendment.
Explainer: What does new criminal inquiry mean for Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is facing a one-two punch of criminal investigations in New York, with the state attorney general’s office saying its ongoing civil inquiry into the former president and his businesses is now a criminal matter.
Hackers targeted SolarWinds earlier than previously known
WASHINGTON (AP) — The hackers who carried out the massive SolarWinds intrusion were in the software company's system as early as January 2019, months earlier than previously known, the company's top official said Wednesday.
Canadian National says still committed to buying US railroad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Canadian National railroad is indicating it remains committed to its $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern, despite reservations from one major shareholder and a regulatory setback.
Canadian National says still committed to buying US railroad
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Canadian National railroad is indicating it remains committed to its $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern, despite reservations from one major shareholder and a regulatory setback.
FTC sues Frontier for delivering internet that’s too slow
The Federal Trade Commission and six states are suing Frontier Communications for not delivering the internet speeds it promised customers and charging them for better, more expensive service than they actually got.
Creditors of Thai Airways approve reorganization plan
BANGKOK (AP) — Creditors of Thai Airways International holding 91.56% of the airline’s debt have approved a business reorganization plan, the company announced Wednesday in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Fed officials in April cautioned about inflation pressures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy's faster-than-expected awakening from its pandemic-induced slumber had some Federal Reserve officials last month discussing whether it might be time to start planning for easing back on one of the central bank's lever...
Alaska health department website targeted in malware attack
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska health department website was the target of a malware attack, officials said. A similar
Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify Friday as Epic trial nears end
SAN RAMON, Calif (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand this Friday in a high-stakes courtroom battle over the lucrative commissions the iPhone maker has been raking in from its mobile app store.
