Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial
New York City Councilmember Vicki Palladino is the Manhattan District Attorney following Monday's acquittal of Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny on District Attorney Alvin Bragg's charges in the high-profile subway strangulation case. It is calling on the incoming Trump administration to launch a federal civil rights investigation into the department. , among other things, was […]
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Lower To Start Week of Inflation Data; Nvidia Falls on China Probe – Investopedia
Why Reddit stock closed at a record high on Monday 1 hour ago Reddit (RDDT) shares hit a record high on Monday after Morgan Stanley analysts upgraded the social media stock, citing “multiple levers” for the company's growth potential into 2025. The transaction was completed. Analysts called the growth in the company's stock since its […]
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 […]