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Economy

ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the government is conducting a retaliatory campaign intended to punish the network for its editorial content. The dispute centers on the FCC’s demand that ABC apply early for the renewal of broadcast licenses for eight of its local television stations. In court filings

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Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’

Disney and ABC have launched a high stakes legal battle against the Federal Communications Commission, filing a lawsuit that claims the agency is using its regulatory power to retaliate against political speech. The dispute centers on a rare decision by the FCC to initiate an early review of eight broadcast licenses owned by ABC long

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Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’

Home Depot managed to outpace Wall Street expectations in its second quarter, reporting revenue of 47.86 billion dollars and adjusted earnings per share of 4.92 dollars. Despite these strong numbers, the retail giant chose to maintain its existing full year guidance rather than raising it, citing a cautious atmosphere among homeowners. Chief Financial Officer Richard

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US states take on Meta in pivotal trial over child social media addiction claims

A massive legal battle is unfolding in a federal court in Oakland, California, as more than half of the United States states team up to take on Meta. Starting Tuesday, a jury will begin hearing evidence in a landmark trial alleging that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram intentionally engineered its platforms to be

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L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified ‘conduct,’ stock drops 4%

L3Harris Technologies has abruptly removed CEO Chris Kubasik following an internal investigation into behavior that the company says failed to align with its core values. In a statement released Monday, the defense giant announced that while the departure was not linked to financial reporting or operational failures, the board decided it was in the best

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Payments giant Stripe is about to drop over $7 billion to become a gateway to AI token sales

Stripe is preparing to make one of the most significant pivots in its history with a reported deal to acquire OpenRouter for at least 7 billion dollars. This move signals a strategic shift for the payments giant, positioning itself not just as a processor of funds but as a critical gateway for the burgeoning economy

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The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher

Investors are watching with apprehension as the yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has climbed to 5.311 percent, marking its highest level since June 2007. This surge comes at a confusing time for analysts, as recent domestic indicators like weakening July retail sales and a cooling labor market would typically signal a drop in yields.

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Paramount Demands That States Post $1.88 Billion Bond Amid Warner Bros. Antitrust Suit

Paramount is turning up the heat in its battle against several states attempting to block its massive 111 billion dollar merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a bold legal move, the company is demanding that the suing states post a bond of approximately 1.88 billion dollars to cover potential damages if the litigation fails. Led

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The Lakers sale and a federal probe put Mark Walter in a spotlight he never sought – The Athletic

For years, Mark Walter operated as one of the wealthiest men in America while remaining almost entirely invisible to the general public. Despite overseeing a massive empire that included the Los Angeles Dodgers and various ventures in AI and finance, the billionaire preferred sneakers and jeans over the flashiness typical of sports moguls. Even his

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Anthropic’s annualized revenue surges to $65B

Anthropic is experiencing a financial explosion that defies traditional tech trajectories, with its annualized revenue run rate surging past 65 billion dollars by the end of July. This represents a staggering climb from just 9 billion dollars at the close of last year and a significant jump from 47 billion recorded in May. While the

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