20 07, 2026

Meta Employees Say AI-Driven Layoff Picks Hit Workers on Medical And Parental Leave in Suit

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A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of …

20 07, 2026

Apple in Early Settlement Talks With DOJ Over Antitrust Case

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Apple Inc. and the U.S. Justice Department are in early discussions about settling a 2024 lawsuit that alleges the iPhone maker violated antitrust laws. The discussions are active, however there is no guarantee that the two sides will reach an …

20 07, 2026

US Considers Creating Finra-Like Watchdog to Vet Top AI Models

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The Trump administration is considering plans for an independent regulator to vet the safety of artificial intelligence models with industry input, after Silicon Valley leaders complained about the ad-hoc nature of recent U.S. moves to slow the release of cutting-edge …

20 07, 2026

Tropical Storm Watches Posted Across Florida’s Panhandle Region

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A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Florida Panhandle as the Atlantic’s next event takes shape off shore. A tropical depression has formed 155 miles (250 kilometers) south of Panama City, Florida with winds of 30 miles per …

20 07, 2026

FAA Letting Boeing Resume Clearing 737, 787 Jets to Fly

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Boeing Co. regained the authority to issue airworthiness certificates for its 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets prior to delivery, powers that U.S. aviation regulators had revoked after a series of manufacturing lapses. Friday’s decision by the Federal Aviation Administration …

20 07, 2026

California Utility Says It’s Offered $750M in Program for Eaton Fire Victims

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Southern California Edison announced that more than $750 million has been offered through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to compensate people impacted by one of the massive 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The company said there’s continued interest in its voluntary …

20 07, 2026

California Utility Says It’s Offered $750M in Program for Eaton Fire Victims

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Southern California Edison announced that more than $750 million has been offered through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to compensate people impacted by one of the massive 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The company said there’s continued interest in its voluntary …

20 07, 2026

Two Years in, Ortiz Steps Down as CEO of Florida Re

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Alvaro Ortiz, the CEO of Tampa-based Florida Insurance and Reinsurance Co. since it was formed in 2024, has resigned from the fledgling company without a public explanation or indication of what comes next. “After careful consideration, I have made the …

17 07, 2026

List of Companies Impacted by Rise in Cyber Attacks

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Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations. Coca-Cola-owned dairy company Fairlife, LLC, was the latest to join the list on Thursday as it temporarily suspended production operations in …

17 07, 2026

Musk’s X, Major Labels End Dispute Over Music on Social-Media Platform

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A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk’s X Corp over the use of their music on the X social-media platform, according to federal court …