Technology
3 tax prep firms shared 'extraordinarily sensitive' data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say
A group of congressional Democrats reported Wednesday that three large tax preparation firms sent "extraordinarily sensitive" information on tens of millions of taxpayers to Facebook parent company Meta over the course of at least two years.
EU fines U.S. firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail
The European Union on Wednesday slapped a $475 million fine on U.S. biotech giant Illumina for buying out cancer-screening company Grail without the approval of the 27-nation bloc's antitrust watchdog, the latest setback for the deal.
China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island's defense ministry said on Wednesday, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Sen. Warren presses Biden administration's defense tech investors over conflicts of interest
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing the Department of Defense's new tech investment organization over concerns about conflicts of interest, turning up the pressure on the latest government team betting taxpayer cash on entrepreneurs.
Do-not-drive warning issued for 2003 Dodge Rams after Takata airbag death
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put out a do-not-drive warning for 2003 Dodge Ram trucks Tuesday. The vehicles were recalled in 2015 over faulty Takata airbags.
Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, dealing a blow to the regulator's antitrust efforts against Big Tech.
Judge unmasks gang of Biden staffers who stifled speech on social media
A federal judge who excoriated the Biden administration for pressuring social media platforms to censor Americans' speech shined a light on a group of obscure but powerful White House staffers who leaned on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other sites to remove posts and ban users whose content they opposed.
Amazon pushes back against Europe's pioneering new digital rules
Amazon is disputing its status as a big online platform that needs to face stricter scrutiny under European Union digital rules taking effect next month, the first Silicon Valley tech giant to push back on the pioneering new standards.
Lawmakers ask VA to stop 'cruel' experiments on cats
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved an experiment last year to implant sensors for a prosthetic hand into cats -- a move that members of Congress say is "at odds" with new federal laws meant to limit the government's use of dogs, cats and primates in experiments.
California delays decision on bill to make Big Tech pay for news content
California lawmakers are delaying consideration of a bill to make Big Tech platforms pay for news content, following soon after the state's representatives in Congress killed related federal legislation.
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader's powerful sister, says warplanes repelled U.S. spy plane
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un alleged on Monday that the country's warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone and warned of "shocking" consequences if the U.S. continues reconnaissance activities in the area.
U.S. drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria, Defense Department says
A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department.
Boeing signs alternative fuel deal with Los Angeles startup to cut carbon footprint
As the aviation industry seeks to cut its carbon footprint, Boeing has just signed a deal to help its quest for a sustainable jet fuel, and it's tied to an unlikely source: the ocean.
Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold
Zimbabwe will launch a digital currency next month by introducing "tokens" that are backed by gold reserves and can be transferred between people and businesses as a form of payment, the country's central bank said Friday.
