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FTC’s Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Partially Blocked by US Judge

FTC’s Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Partially Blocked by US Judge

The FTC’s rule to ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers’ rivals or launch competing businesses has been blocked by the US District Court.


Kansas Businessman Admits Guilt in Illegally Exporting Aviation Tech to Russia

A Kansas businessman from Olathe has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies, violating US sanctions.

Microsoft Breach Hits US Agencies: State Department and VA Among Affected

Several US government entities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and a State Department arm, have confirmed being affected by a Microsoft breach attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers.

Elon Musk Issues Stark Warning to Bill Gates: Tesla's AI Ambitions Spell Doom for Doubters

Elon Musk warned Bill Gates against doubting Tesla's ambitious $30 trillion AI-driven future, asserting that further skepticism could lead to Gates' downfall.


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Electric Maker Fisker Reveals Its Fisker Ocean Vehicle
EV startup Fisker has requested a bankruptcy judge's approval to sell over 3,000 Ocean electric SUVs to American Lease for approximately $14,000 each, totaling $46.25 million.
Ozempic, Wegovy Users May Face Rare Blindness Risk, Study Suggests Further Investigation Needed
A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that taking Ozempic or Wegovy may increase the risk of developing a rare form of blindness.
Microsoft Agrees to $14.4M Settlement Over Retaliation and Discrimination Claims in California
Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement following a California Civil Rights Department investigation that found the company discriminated and retaliated against employees who took parental, disability, or family care leave.
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Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has reunited with Square Enix after over two decades to release an enhanced version of his latest game, Fantasian.
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After selling shares worth $8.5 billion this February, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell an additional 25 million more shares worth approximately $5 billion, coinciding with Amazon's stock reaching a new record high.
Delta Airlines
A Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at JFK Airport on July 3, due to food contamination that sickened passengers.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that General Motors emitted more than 10% of what was reported between 2012 and 2018 in 5.9 million vehicles, penalizing the company with $145.8 million.
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Germany has rejected a Chinese state-owned company's bid to buy a gas turbine unit of Volkswagen Group's subsidiary company, citing national security concerns under the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
12 McDonald's Restaurants Across Melbourne
Australia's McDonald's branches have cut breakfast hours to 10:30 AM due to an egg shortage caused by bird flu outbreaks, which has already euthanized about one million hens.
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The Greek government has launched a six-day working week initiative starting in July, allowing extended weekly hours with overtime compensation, primarily for round-the-clock businesses.