Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 2,000
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week rose to nearly 2,000, as aftershocks eased in both frequency and intensity and authorities expanded recovery efforts.
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Alibaba Paying $600 Million to Resolve US Drug Sales Probe
Chinese technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba and its U.S.-based payment processor have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve allegations that they failed to prevent illegal drug sales, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday. The companies entered into non-prosecution …
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07, 2026
US Decides Against Renewing USMCA, Shifting to Rolling Talks
The U.S. won’t renew its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a decision that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, will …
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07, 2026
July 4 Holiday Cargo Thieves Are Ready Now, Report Warns
Cargo thieves may be operating sooner than you think to take advantage of the July 4 holiday, a new report shows. Verisk CargoNet is warning transportation and logistics stakeholders to prepare for elevated cargo theft risk during the July 4 …
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07, 2026
Wayve Courts Automakers With AI Driving System That Learns Like Humans
Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investor interest. The London-based company has pulled in $2.8 billion from a roster of investors and strategic partners that includes big names across the technology and automotive sectors, from Nvidia to Mercedes-Benz …
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07, 2026
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $1.5B to Klarna in Antitrust Damages
A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered Alphabet’s Google to pay about $1.5 billion in damages to PriceRunner, the price comparison business owned by payments platform Klarna, for favoring its own shopping service in search results. The award, equivalent to around …
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07, 2026
Private Equity-Backed Insurance Broker Hub International Files Confidentially for IPO
Private equity-backed insurance broker Hub International announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. The Chicago-based company was valued at $29 billion in its last funding round in 2025, led by …
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07, 2026
Ex-NFL Player’s Parents Allege Excessive Police Force Led to His Wrongful Death
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers …
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07, 2026
States, US Reach Deal With Egg Producers in Cartel Pricing Probe
The U.S. Justice Department and a coalition of states have reached a settlement with egg producers over alleged illegal price coordination, according to New York’s attorney general. Cal-Maine Foods Inc, Hickmans’s Egg Ranch Inc. and Versova will pay $3.3 million …
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07, 2026
Camp Mystic Seeks Bankruptcy to Settle Texas Flood Wrongful Death Claims
Camp Mystic, the Texas girls camp where 28 people were killed in flash floods last summer, will use its bankruptcy case to resolve wrongful death claims filed against the family-owned company. “We acknowledge the pain and suffering and anguish,” caused …