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Wall Street firms hit with $81M in fines in latest WhatsApp, texting crackdown

A new group of Wall Street firms has agreed to pay more than $81 million in civil penalties to resolve Securities and Exchange Commission charges that they failed to meet record-keeping obligations, regulators announced Friday. Settlements with broker-dealers and investment advisers such as Oppenheimer and U.S. Bancorp are part of an SEC investigation into how […]

Dems raking in more cash from Big Pharma than GOP despite drug price crackdown

For decades, Democrats have been bashing Big Pharma in campaign ads and stump speeches. The pharmaceutical industry responded by shelling out millions of dollars to liberal candidates. Between 2016 and 2022, the top 10 drug companies donated $29 million to Democrats, but only a fraction to Republicans, according to an analysis by the Conservative Group […]

Super Bowl 2024 Vegas ‘risk’ comes amid NFL’s gambling crackdown

LAS VEGAS — Signs throughout Las Vegas hotels point to the casino floor with an arrow in one direction and Allegiant Stadium in the other. A partnership between the NFL and sports betting organizations has now changed what was once a crazy idea, with the 2024 Super Bowl between the Chiefs and 49ers to be […]

Hulu users outraged over password-sharing crackdown

Hulu will mirror the moves of its streaming rivals by cracking down on password sharing and forcing irate customers to pledge to obtain content from pirated websites. Hulu posted: We revised our terms of service on Wednesday. It informed users that they are prohibited from sharing their passwords outside of their “primary personal residence.” According […]

Biden admin backs off gas stove crackdown after widespread pushback

The Biden administration has finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting gas stoves as part of a broader climate change initiative, but withdrew a more aggressive proposal it announced last year after drawing significant criticism. The Department of Energy (DOE) released the final rule on Monday after nearly 12 months of feedback from consumer advocacy groups, industry […]

Pro-Hamas protesters vow to shut down JFK as cops vow crackdown

A wave of Hamas-loving protesters is scheduled to descend on John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday, seeking to recreate the havoc they wreaked at the airport on New Year's Day. “Let's flood JFK into Gaza,” says an ad promoting the event, which began circulating online this week. The word “flood” is a direct allusion to […]