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US-based ‘Amazon of South Korea’ forced to recover laptop from Chinese river in bizarre data privacy clampdown: report
A Coupang rep traveled to Shanghai on Dec. 17 to meet with the suspect and his lawyer, who handed over a desktop PC, four hard drives and copies, a graphics card and a signed confession. But the next day, the NIS told Coupang it was still required to…
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Meta contractors posed as teens to test rival AI chatbots on suicide, sex and drugs: report
The covert effort was managed by Meta contractor Covalen and targeted OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Character.AI, according to Wired.
Beloved retail clothing store closing suddenly after a decade in business
After more than a decade in business, a beloved clothing retail store will close at the end of July, leaving Honolulu residents one less place to purchase clothing.
Stocks wrap up best quarter in years — though more volatility could be in store
Stocks on Tuesday wrapped up their strongest quarter in years as traders shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble and hoped for a final peace deal with Iran – but more volatility could be in store this year.
Beloved California radio personalities ripped off air as bloodbath spreads
The trio had been among the last familiar voices at the SoCal station — leaving it without any local on-air hosts.
Roblox ads enticed, targeted kids as young as 5 to try caffeinated potato chips, watchdog says
Roblox – the wildly popular video game platform – enticed tykes to try caffeinated potato chips via online ads served to children as young as young as five years-old, according to a report.
JPMorgan takes aim at Wall Street regulator’s $4.25M ‘deli platter’ award after broker claimed wrongful firing
JPMorgan has filed a motion to rescind a jaw-dropping $4.25 million award given to a former employee who claims he was wrongly fired over a $642.50 deli platter.
Hollywood director who stole $11M from Netflix gets 30 months in prison after Keanu Reeves testimony
The director received a sentencing just half the length of prosecution’s recommended jail time after the judge was seemingly swayed by testimony from actor Keanu Reeves.
ABC’s David Muir maintains lead as Tom Llamas narrows demo gap, CBS lags behind in nightly news ratings race
ABC’s “World News Tonight” finished June as the nation’s most-watched nightly newscast.
SEC Chair rips ‘communist’ Mamdani, pols pushing for ‘control rather than freedom’
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins warned Tuesday that New York’s leaders are “beginning to speak the language of control rather than of freedom.”
‘60 Minutes’ turmoil mounts as veteran producer quits, blasts ‘forced departures’ under Bari Weiss
Unlike many of the recent exits that have rocked “60 Minutes,” however, Schuster’s departure was not tied to the sweeping overhaul of the program.
Meta loses bid to toss lawsuit alleging Facebook and Instagram addict children
Meta said attorneys general had no evidence it misled consumers about its platforms’ alleged addictiveness, including in congressional testimony by Mark Zuckerberg.
How Mamdani’s landlord hiked rent on his old apartment 35% — and others could follow suit
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s former landlord hiked rent on the pol’s previous rent-stabilized apartment in Queens by 35% — exemplary of the tactics fed-up property managers could use to skirt around the city’s new rent-freeze.
Warren Buffett witholds Bill Gates charity donation for first time in decades over alleged Epstein ties: report
Berkshire Hathaway chairman, 95, is delaying his customary summer gift of Berkshire shares until later this year, Wall Street Journal reported.
FCC should scrap ABC’s TV licenses, media watchdog says, alleging partisan bias
A conservative media watchdog on Monday filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission urging it not to renew ABC’s licenses – accusing the broadcaster of partisan bias.
Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue: NHTSA
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
Major automaker rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark
Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes.
Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk
Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk.
Google billionaire Sergey Brin exits NYC real estate as landlords suffer from rent controls, explosive costs: report
Google billionaire Sergey Brin is reportedly among the many New York City landlords suffering from strict rent controls and explosive costs – seemingly giving up his stake in a real-estate fund for pennies on the dollar.
California beach enclave suddenly loses beloved diner after 60 years: ‘I’m bummed’
The news came as a shock to locals.
Iger, Josh Kushner explore bid for Las Vegas NBA franchise: report
The NBA’s Board of Governors voted in March to formally study expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle.
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