Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case Meta is a ‘public nuisance,’ the judge has ruled, and its effects migrate to the real world. By Mariella Moon Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 Bumble Dee/Shutterstock In March, a jury in New Mexico found Meta liable for violating the … Continue reading Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
July 27, 2026 Major U.S. firms spent $600 million on perks for execs BY Ella Chakarian Companies are spending big on perks for their C-suite. According to The Wall Street Journal’s recent analysis of a trove of annual filings, 1,500 of the largest U.S. public firms spent a combined total of nearly $600 million on 15,000 … Continue reading Major U.S. firms spent $600 million on perks for execs
July 24, 2026 Why 25 states are fighting Trump over $740 million in emergency funding BY Taylor Hatmaker A coalition of governors and attorneys general is suing the Trump administration, arguing that the federal government wants to strong-arm Democratic states into complying with some of its most controversial policy changes yet. The lawsuit, filed in a … Continue reading Why 25 states are fighting Trump over $740 million in emergency funding
June 20, 2026 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s feud ruined a $100 million brand. It’s a crucial lesson for every founder BY Inc. The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal fight is primarily a Hollywood “he said, she said” story, but as a founder, it should be read as a cautionary tale about what can happen to your company if … Continue reading Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s feud ruined a $100 million brand. It’s a crucial lesson for every founder
California sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach that affected 7 million users Rob Bonta accused the company, now called Chrome Holding Co., of failing to protect users’ sensitive information. By Mariella Moon May 29, 2026 Sbluestork/Shutterstock Chrome Holding Co., the company formerly known as 23andMe, is facing a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta over … Continue reading California sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach that affected 7 million users
Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment By Karissa Bell May 4, 2026 Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a years-long dispute with the regulator over the timing of his disclosure that he had … Continue reading Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025 Suswati Basu Online gambling ads faced a tougher year in 2025 as Google stepped up enforcement across its network. The company says it blocked or removed 270.7 million gambling and gaming ads for breaking policy rules, putting the sector among the … Continue reading Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025
AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training It follows a settlement with the FTC from last month. By Will Shanklin April 21, 2026 OkCupid / Wikimedia Commons We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When online platforms violate their own privacy policies to sell your … Continue reading AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training
March 16, 2026 Did Amazon bribe Trump with the $40 million ‘Melania’ documentary? Congress is asking questions BY Jude Cramer Melania Trump’s self-titled documentary may have been more than a mediocre movie: It’s also the grounds for questioning whether Amazon violated federal anti-bribery laws. In a March 15 letter, a group of U.S. lawmakers, including Elizabeth … Continue reading Did Amazon bribe Trump with the $40 million ‘Melania’ documentary? Congress is asking questions
March 10, 2026 How Willie Nelson’s THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year BY Inc. At 92 years old, Willie Nelson has aged out of his title as the “world’s most prolific octogenarian,” but that doesn’t mean he’s slowed down. The country music legend, who has released more than 150 albums over his … Continue reading How Willie Nelson’s THC beverage became an $80 million business in 1 year
