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
23 charged after charity network allegedly siphoned $3.2 million gambling grants Rachael Davies Suswati Basu More than 20 people have been charged after it was discovered that a network of organizations has obtained NZD 3.2 million ($ 1.9 million) in fraudulent gambling grant funds. The network included six charities and … Continue reading 23 charged after charity network allegedly siphoned $3.2 million gambling grants
The real risk in martech isn’t the platform. It’s how teams evaluate, approve and govern procurement decisions. By Tonya Walker January 23, 2026 Last quarter, I watched a marketing team spend $ 180,000 on an attribution platform they’d been lobbying for all year. The demos were impressive. The business case was approved. … Continue reading The $2 million martech procurement mistake hiding in plain sight
Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu Lee Gibson, a multimillionaire “problem gambler,” has lost his appeal in the Court of Appeal, after suing Betfair over losing close-to £1.5 million ($ 2 million) on gambling. Gibson claimed that the betting platform had a … Continue reading Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal
Polymarket user makes over a $1 million on Google guesses Sophie Atkinson A Polymarket user, called AlphaRaccoon, has caused controversy and gained major media attention as they allegedly netted over $ 1 million in 24 hours. According to Forbes, the user has accurately placed bets on Google’s 2025 Year in Search rankings, with … Continue reading Polymarket user makes over a $1 million on Google guesses
