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Thames Water Investigated for Giving Out $198 Million Dividend Despite Facing Debt

Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, faces investigation after approving a £150 million ($198 million) dividend despite losing £500 million in pledged funding and debts.


Meta Faces $13 Billion Fine For Violating Digital Laws With its 'Pay or Consent' Data Privacy Model

The European Commission alleged that Meta violated digital laws under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with its subscription-based ad-free model, and $13.5 billion in fines could be imposed.

Environment Agency Under Fire for Hiding Ties to Water Company in Sewage Dumping Scandal

Activists and the Information Commissioner's Office criticized the Environment Agency of England for refusing to disclose potential conflicts of interest among its directors related to water companies.

Australia Becomes First Country to Restrict Vape Sales to Pharmacies with Tough New Laws

Australia is the first country to implement the toughest anti-vaping laws, requiring a doctor's prescription to purchase nicotine vapes from pharmacies in limited flavors to curb nicotine use.


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FDA Announces Recall of Glenmark, BluePoint Blood Pressure Capsules Over Cardiac Arrest Fear
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of 135 batches of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to potential risks of cardiac arrest.
Chicago Judge Allows Newly Turned-up Will as Evidence in Trial of Late Recluse's Record-Setting $11 Million Unclaimed Fortune
An unexpected twist has emerged in the case of Joseph Stancak, a reclusive 87-year-old man in Chicago who left behind an $11 million fortune.
US States Divided Over Gun Store Sales Having Special Credit Card Tracking
A California law requiring credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes that could be assigned to gun stores to track their sales is set to be implemented on July 1.
IRS Finalizes Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrency Tax Guidelines
The US Department of the Treasury and the IRS have finalized regulations requiring brokers of cryptocurrency assets to report gross proceeds from sales starting in 2026.
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US Seeks Guilty Plea from Boeing Over 737 MAX Settlement Violation
The US Justice Department is urging Boeing to plead guilty to a criminal charge for violating a settlement related to the fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.
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Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet, canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers due to a surprise strike by the maintenance workers' union, despite ongoing negotiations.
Killers of Russian Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Reportedly Received Money From Russian Officials in Vienna
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov was reportedly killed by individuals who received cash from Russian officials working in Vienna, Austria.
Prophet Premium Blends is recalling all Diamond Shruumz edible products nationwide due to toxic levels of muscimol, a chemical found in certain mushrooms, which have caused illness in 39 people across 20 states.
EU Antitrust Regulators to Scrutinize Microsoft’s $13B OpenAI Investment Over Cloud Exclusivity
The European Union's antitrust regulators are set to scrutinize Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, focusing on the exclusive use of Microsoft's cloud technology and its potential impact on competition.
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