The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, accusing them of engaging in an anticompetitive scheme to monopolize the anesthesiology market in Texas, drive up prices, and increase their own profits.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been repeatedly thwarted by a small but powerful group of opponents in his own party, hindering his ability to move forward on funding the government and exert leverage in negotiations with the Democratic-controlled Senate.
WhatsApp for iPad is nearing release, as the latest beta version includes a feature that allows iPads to be used as a linked device independently of an iPhone.
Microsoft is launching Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI supplement to its productivity apps, which is expected to expand the company's market-leading Office applications and contribute to its revenue growth.
The iPhone 15 lineup, featuring four models and new features such as improved cameras and a redesigned notch, is set to hit stores on Friday with prices starting at $799.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline in prices due to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, signaling an anticipated return to range-bound trading.
Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers across multiple states, including Arizona, and raise entry-level pay to over $20.50 per hour, in an effort to bolster its workforce and compete for employees in a tight labor market.
The United States Financial Services Committee has passed the first anti-CBDC bill, which aims to prevent the government from issuing a digital currency that could compromise financial privacy.
Biden Cancels $37 Million in Student Debt for Former University of Phoenix Students Misled by School
President Joe Biden has announced the cancellation of $37 million in student debt for borrowers from the University of Phoenix, citing deception by the school and marking another step towards fulfilling his student loan forgiveness goal.
Despite ongoing concerns about lackluster growth, revised data shows that the UK's economy has grown faster than originally estimated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, outperforming France and Germany.
The upcoming game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will feature an expansive and immersive Zombies mode, with open-world regions and cooperative survival gameplay.
Terraria makers Re-Logic have donated $100,000 to open-source game engines Godot and FNA, and pledged to donate every month, after criticizing Unity's recent runtime fee plans.
Apple has received approval for a software update on its iPhone 12 devices in France to address radiation concerns raised by regulators.
Bank of America plans to increase its minimum hourly pay to $23, making the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees nearly $48,000.
Microsoft will hold a special event tomorrow in New York City, focusing on Surface and AI, with an internal memo shedding light on the company's plans for Windows and AI.
The U.S. Senate will no longer enforce a dress code for members, allowing lawmakers to choose what they wear on the Senate floor.
Google's Pixel phone sales in Japan have increased sixfold in the second quarter of 2023, leading to a 12% market share, while the iPhone's market share dropped by 12%, possibly due to the affordability of the Pixel 6a and 7a models and the rising cost of smartphones in Japan.
The US Department of Health and Human Services is investing $600 million in domestic COVID-19 test manufacturers and reopening COVIDTests.gov to provide free tests to households across the country, improving preparedness and securing 200 million new tests for future use.
Lawsuit: Bankman-Fried's Parents Enriched Themselves with $10M from FTX After Complaining of Low Pay
Joe Bankman, father of Sam Bankman-Fried, expressed dissatisfaction with his $200,000 salary from FTX and expected $1 million, while FTX accuses him and his wife of siphoning $10 million from the company.
The Biden administration will forgive $37 million in debt for over 1,200 former students at the University of Phoenix after the for-profit college was found to have misled students with false advertising.
Clorox is struggling to meet consumer demand for its products due to a cyberattack, leading to potential product shortages on store shelves.
The iPhone 14's iFixit repairability rating has dropped from 7/10 to 4/10 after Apple acknowledged the difficulty caused by its parts pairing process, which requires serial numbers to match, making repairs more challenging and prompting a downgrade in repairability.
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian has promised to make modifications to its loyalty programs and Sky Club access after facing backlash from frequent fliers over recent changes.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing challenges in convincing his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill through the House to prevent a government shutdown as lawmakers explore other options.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing criticism from fellow Republicans as a government shutdown looms, with accusations of weak leadership and failure to address key issues.
Amazon has unveiled a new Alexa voice assistant, powered by its Alexa large language model, that can understand conversational phrases, interpret context more effectively, and complete multiple requests from one command, marking a significant advancement in voice assistant technology.
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The ideal time to play the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 is after completing the main game and all companion storylines, as it adds a new ending that is best appreciated in the context of the broader narrative.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max experiences substantial thermal throttling and overheating during intensive tasks like gaming, potentially indicating insufficient thermal headroom or similarities between the A17 Pro and A16 Bionic chips.
Marketing automation company Klaviyo is set to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange after raising $576 million in its initial public offering, giving the company a valuation of $9.2 billion.
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Tens of thousands of unionized health care workers at Kaiser Permanente plan to go on strike starting Wednesday if contract negotiations fail, potentially resulting in the largest US health care strike in history.
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that a lawsuit against Starbucks over misrepresentation in its fruit-based drinks can move forward, highlighting a trend of consumers taking legal action against food and beverage companies for misleading advertising.
Bitcoin's price remains strong at around $27,000 amid attempts to flip it into a support level, with hopes for a bullish monthly close.
Instacart shares rose 12.3% on their first day of trading, giving the company a valuation of over $11 billion.
A massive amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are expiring today, with the respective notional values of $3.2 billion and $1.8 billion, potentially impacting the market.
The gold price today is falling due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, declining inflation, and the U.S.'s failure to follow a balanced government budget, causing investors to wonder about the best strategy in the short term.
Sony has announced that Teardown, a popular PC game released in 2022, will be joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on November 15th, allowing subscribers to access the game on PS5 upon its release.
Sony's PlayStation Portal, a Remote Play handheld device designed for PS5, is available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop for $200 with a release date of November 15; it features an 8-inch LCD screen, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and supports a resolution of 1080p at 60fps.
Mark Zuckerberg's recent demonstration of photorealistic avatars in the metaverse shows potential for Meta's metaverse dream despite prior criticism, with users expressing genuine praise for the sophistication of the technology.
The iconic Signature Room at the 95th, a restaurant on the top floor of a skyscraper in Chicago, has permanently closed due to hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the high vacancy rate along the Magnificent Mile.
A government shutdown could lead to disruptions in food aid, air travel, and financial markets, and increase the risk of cyber attacks on critical financial infrastructure, according to Karen Petrou of Federal Financial Analytics Inc.
The FDA has added a new warning about intestinal blockage to the labeling of the popular weight loss drug Ozempic, which is classified as a GLP-1 medication and has been associated with gastrointestinal side effects.
After 30 years of operation, The Signature Room, a renowned fine dining restaurant in Chicago, has announced its closure due to failed lease negotiations with the landlord and economic hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
