Nvidia shares slide after China launches probe of suspected anti-monopoly violations
Nvidia stock fell early Monday after China announced it was investigating the well-known microchip company for possible violations of China's antitrust laws. In a short press release with few details, Chinese regulators appeared to focus on Nvidia's $6.9 billion acquisition of network and data transmission company Mellanox in 2019. Nvidia stock fell 3% on Monday, […]
NFL closes probe of latest Deshaun Watson sexual assault allegations without discipline
The NFL investigation into sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson has concluded. After reviewing the incident over the past several months, the league has closed its investigation. An NFL spokesperson cited a lack of sufficient evidence as the reason for the decision to close the investigation. “The issue has been resolved,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy […]
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed During DOJ Probe of Top Executives
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot Wednesday, and company executives are reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on suspicion of insider trading and monopolization. “Several UnitedHealthcare senior executives are under investigation by the Department of Justice, but it is unclear whether CEO Brian Thompson participated in the investigation prior to his murder.” […]
DOJ launched probe into UnitedHealth before CEO’s murder
UnitedHealthcare CEO Andrew Whitty sent this message to employees at the major insurance company hours after co-CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4th. Several senior UnitedHealthcare executives are under investigation by the Justice Department, but it is unclear whether CEO Brian Thompson was part of the investigation before […]
Slain UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was facing DOJ probe for insider trading: report
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was one of several senior executives at the company targeted by the Justice Department when he was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday. It was. Mr. Thompson, who was killed in what police called a targeted shooting outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, exercised his stock options on […]
Knicks off the hook after NBA probe into Rick Brunson promotion
The NBA has cleared the Knicks of wrongdoing after an investigation into the promotion of the team's assistant coach Rick Brunson, officials confirmed. The league is investigating whether Brunson's raise this season is related to his son Jalen signing a team-friendly contract extension, thereby violating salary cap rules, and the Knicks recently classified as “offensive'' […]
Ritchie Torres calls for bid-rigging probe of Hochul’s $9B home care contract
Bronx Rep. Richie Torres (D-N.Y.) has opened a new front in his public battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul, challenging New York state's $9 billion home health Medicaid program amid allegations of fraud. It called for an investigation into allegations that the governor's office rigged the bidding it oversees. Torres sent a letter to state and […]
Microsoft facing wide-ranging antitrust probe by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has opened a wide-ranging antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The investigation comes after the FTC commissioner, who is likely to resign in January following Donald Trump's presidential election victory and expectations that he will appoint a Republican […]
Ex-CBS News reporter accuses network of ‘defying’ orders from Shari Redstone, George Cheeks, to probe Hunter Biden laptop scandal
Fired CBS News reporter Katherine Herridge claims she received “orders” to investigate Hunter Biden's laptop from her bosses at Tiffany Networks, namely media heiress Shari Redstone and CBS CEO George Cheeks. “I didn't comply,” he accused the former editor. Posted by Herridge X's explosive video On Tuesday, it was revealed that Cheeks told her “multiple […]
Lawmakers blast CUNY Chancellor for ‘no data’ after antisemitism probe
Jewish students at the City University of New York recalled horrific acts of anti-Semitism at a City Council hearing Monday as the school's president came under fire over his handling of hate on campus. City University President Félix V. Matos Rodriguez said after an independent report found the public university needed to overhaul its policies […]