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Verizon Enters $20 Billion Agreement to Buy Frontier Communications, Enhancing Fiber Network
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Calls Accusations 'Misguided,' Rejects Notion of Platform as 'Anarchic'

Airlines' Frequent Flyer Programs Face DOT Probe Over Potential Deceptive Practices
The US Department of Transportation has launched an inquiry into the frequent flyer programs of major US airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest, and United.
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Albertsons Execs Accused of Text Message Destruction as FTC Challenges $24.6 Billion Kroger Purchase
The FTC is investigating Albertsons executives for allegedly destroying text messages related to the company's $24.6 billion sale to Kroger.
Steward Health Care CEO Declines Senate Testimony Amid Investigation Over Corruption, Hospital Mismanagement
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre is refusing to testify before a Senate committee investigating the company's bankruptcy and management of its hospitals.
Costco Membership Costs Go Up: Is New Fee Increase Worth the Perks?
Costco has implemented its first membership price increase since 2017, raising annual fees for Gold Star and Executive memberships in the US and Canada.
Shein, Temu Accused of Selling Dangerous Baby Products, US Officials Demand Probe
Shein and Temu are facing calls from US regulators for an investigation into their safety practices after allegations of selling hazardous baby and toddler products.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Attracts 2 Million New Users After Brazil Bans Elon Musk’s X
Following Brazil's ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X, Bluesky has surged with two million new users in a week.
DC, Maryland Sue Gun Shops for Supplying Firearms Linked to Washington Crime Spree
Three gun shops are being sued by the attorneys general of Maryland and Washington, DC, for selling nearly three dozen firearms that were trafficked and linked to multiple crimes in the nation's capital.
Marketing Firm Admits Using Your Phone's Microphone to Target Ads for Facebook and Google
A report reveals that a marketing firm listens to users' smartphone microphones to target ads based on the information gathered, confirming long-held suspicions about phone surveillance
Elon Musk’s $44 Billion X Acquisition Leads to $24 Billion Loss for Investors as Platform Value Plummets
Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) has resulted in a 72% drop in the platform's value, leading to $24 billion in losses for Musk and his investors.
FDA Expands Vyvanse Production by 24% to Alleviate ADHD Treatment Shortages
U.S. drug authorities have approved a 24% increase in Vyvanse production to address the ongoing ADHD medication shortages that began two years ago due to labor issues and rising demand.