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Huawei labeled a 'criminal enterprise' as trial begins in US
The trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei kicked off in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday (local time).
US probes Fox's $22B deal to acquire Roku
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into Fox's proposed $22 billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku.
US probes NVIDIA's $20B Groq deal over antitrust concerns
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into NVIDIA's $20 billion licensing deal with AI chip start-up Groq Inc.
25yrs later, new footage links 9/11 suspect to Saudi, al-Qaeda
A BBC investigation has uncovered new footage of Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national who was investigated by the FBI for his suspected links to the September 11 hijackers.
Google doesn't have to sell off its ad tech business
A US District Court judge has rejected the Justice Department's request for Alphabet Inc. to sell off its advertising exchange, AdX.
Trump-era sanctions against Anthropic illegal, US judge rules
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's sanctions against AI giant Anthropic were illegal.
US disrupts China-backed hacking operation targeting Justice Department, NASA
The US has disrupted a major China-backed hacking operation that targeted several sensitive government agencies, including US Justice Department, NASA, and the US Senate.
Deloitte paying $21.5M to settle investigation into hiring practices
Deloitte, a leading accounting firm, has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into its diversity and inclusion practices.
TikTok agrees to $400M settlement over child privacy lawsuit
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
Ex-Google engineer's conviction of stealing AI secrets partly overturned
A US federal judge has overturned part of the conviction of Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer accused of stealing artificial intelligence (AI) trade secrets from the tech giant.
Trump to let some private firms carry out global cyberattacks
The Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.
Paramount-WBD merger trial scheduled for March 2027
A US District Judge has scheduled the trial for the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) from March 2 to March 19, 2027.
US appeals court blocks Trump's mail-in voting order
A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules in 23 states.
How Gautam Adani got US bribery and fraud charges dropped
Billionaire Gautam Adani has been exonerated from bribery and securities fraud charges by US prosecutors.
TikTok can now be used on government devices in US
The US Department of Justice has lifted the ban on TikTok for government-issued devices, a restriction that was in place since 2022 due to national security concerns.
Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over presidential plane leak
The US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to four journalists from The New York Times.
US judge questions Justice Department's dismissal of Adani case
A US federal judge has asked Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to clarify if he knows about any quid pro quo related to the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s decision to drop a criminal indictment against him.
No evidence linking Indian officials to Nijjar killing: Canadian police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has ruled out any connection between Indian government officials and the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023.
Why US DOJ wants case against Adani to be dropped
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued over alleged price-fixing of RAM
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, the world's top three memory suppliers, have been sued for alleged price-fixing of RAM.
Release unredacted Epstein documents or explain why: US judge
A US federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of key documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why they can't be disclosed.
Bill Gates admits to affairs with multiple Russian women
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has admitted to having affairs with Russian women, including bridge player Mila Antonova and nuclear scientist Karima Nigmatulina.
Why US government wants lawsuit against xAI to be dismissed
The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, a company accused of operating without proper permits.
US DOJ approves Paramount's $111B acquisition of Warner Bros
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
IBM allegedly covered up major data breaches, lawsuit claims
William Barlow, a former vice president of threat intelligence at IBM, has accused the tech giant of covering up three major data breaches in the last decade.
US states urge judge to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A coalition of 33 US states and the District of Columbia has filed a motion in the Southern District of New York, calling for the breakup of Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation.
Adani Group shares surge as US drops criminal charges
Shares of the Adani Group, including Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports, witnessed a jump of up to 3.5% on Tuesday.
US probes suspicious $2.6B oil trades tied to Iran announcements
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are investigating over $2.6 billion in suspicious oil trades.
Fed likely to hold interest rates as US-Iran war rages
The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting, owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
US government backs xAI in challenge to Colorado AI law
The US Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI.
US Justice Department drops investigation into Fed chair
The US Justice Department has decided to end its investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns in building renovations.
Why Elon Musk has been summoned by French prosecutors
Elon Musk has been summoned by French prosecutors in Paris.
US rejects France's request to assist probe into Musk's X
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has declined a request from French law enforcement for assistance in its investigation of Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
US Justice Department intensifies Warner-Paramount merger probe
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas as part of its investigation into Paramount and Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Judge blocks Trump-era Pentagon press policy over free speech concerns
A federal judge has blocked a controversial Pentagon press access policy implemented by the Trump administration.
Foreign hacker breached FBI's servers, accessed Epstein investigation files: Report
A foreign hacker broke into the FBI's New York field office and accessed files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents from the US Department of Justice, reviewed by Reuters.
'Law must take its course': King Charles after Andrew's arrest
King Charles has publicly addressed the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Woody Allen-Jeffrey Epstein joke about hearts, bones, reigniting cannibalism rumors
An iMessage conversation between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and filmmaker Woody Allen has sent shockwaves across the internet.
Hyatt's long-time chairman resigns over Epstein ties
Tom Pritzker, the billionaire executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has announced he is stepping down as executive chairman.
Jeffrey Epstein death: Pathologist calls for fresh investigation
Dr Michael Baden, a pathologist who observed the autopsy of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a fresh investigation into his death.
4chan founder denies Epstein connection to politically incorrect board
Chris Poole, the founder of controversial imageboard 4chan, has denied any connection between Jeffrey Epstein and the creation of the site's politically incorrect board (/pol/).
Is there an Epstein link to Savannah Guthrie's mother's abduction?
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on NBC's Today show, has been missing since January 31.
Did Jeffrey Epstein play matchmaker for Elon Musk's brother?
The recently released documents by the United States Department of Justice have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein played matchmaker for Kimbal Musk and a woman.
Who is Leslie Wexner, billionaire named co-conspirator in Epstein scandal
Leslie Wexner, the founder of L Brands and the man behind Victoria's Secret, has been suggested as a co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein in recently unredacted documents.
Epstein files un-redacted: New names surface amid pressure from lawmakers
The United States Justice Department has un-redacted more names from the Jeffrey Epstein files, following pressure from lawmakers.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman over Epstein files mention
American pop star Chappell Roan has left Wasserman Music, citing concerns over leadership after CEO Casey Wasserman's name appeared in emails from the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files.
Who's Gabriela Rico Jimenez, Mexican model who leveled 'cannibalism' claims
The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice has once again brought attention to a shocking 2009 video featuring a distressed young woman, Gabriela Rico Jimenez.
Epstein bragged about dining with Musk, Zuckerberg, and Hoffman
A batch of documents from the US Department of Justice has revealed details of a "wild" dinner in 2015 attended by Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
Starlink rival OneWeb's founder was advised by Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child sex offender, was an adviser in the establishment of OneWeb.
Epstein offered Anil Ambani 'tall Swedish blonde', files reveal
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein maintained a relationship with Indian businessman Anil Ambani from 2017 to 2019, just months before the former was charged, according to documents released by the United States Department of Justice.
Epstein funded genetic-testing to harness his DNA for regenerative medicine
Newly released emails from the Epstein files have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, was interested in novel genetic testing.
Epstein medical records reveal 'very low' testosterone, penis enhancement searches
Newly released medical records of Jeffrey Epstein reveal he had "very low" testosterone levels and libido.
'Jmail' organizes Epstein court documents into email-like threads
A new web platform called Jmail is providing a new way to access Jeffrey Epstein's court documents.
Deepak Chopra to Anurag Kashyap: Indians mentioned in Epstein files
The US Department of Justice has released a significant number of emails, court documents, victim testimonies, third-party recollections, photos, and videos related to five different cases involving the disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein case: DOJ removes thousands of documents after victims identified
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has said it has taken down thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents from its website.
'I was a checked-out husband': Longevity expert's book reveals crisis
Peter Attia, recently named as a CBS News contributor and also a prominent longevity expert, has come under scrutiny after the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Sarah Ferguson's charity shuts down amid Epstein links
A spokesperson for author Sarah Ferguson's charity organization, Sarah's Trust, has announced its closure.
Forbes 30 Under 30-alum charged with defrauding investors, identity theft
Gokce Guven, a Turkish national and the founder of fintech start-up Kalder, has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, as well as aggravated identity theft.
Jeffrey Epstein had a 'personal hacker': What did they do?
A confidential informant told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, employed a "personal hacker."
Trump sues JPMorgan and its CEO for $5B
Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon.