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The Department of Justice filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Visa Tuesday. Former FTC Chair Bill Kovacic gives his take on the case. AP Images

Antitrust expert on Visa case: ‘It’s not enough to be big, you have to be bad’

Caroline Ellison is the latest to go to prison over the multibillion-dollar FTX fraud scheme. Here's where the other FTX executives stand. Straight Arrow News

Where are they now? FTX criminals making headlines in and out of jail

A federal bankruptcy judge is poised to approve the liquidation of Alex Jones' Infowars media platform to satisfy a $1.5 billion judgment. Getty Images

Judge to OK liquidation of Alex Jones’ Infowars to pay Sandy Hook judgement

Americans are calling for smaller portion sizes for less money at restaurants. Getty Images

Push for smaller food portions — and prices — at US restaurants

Olympic icon Simone Biles is flipping into a new venture, bringing her skills to the restaurant business in a Houston airport. Fly2Houston.com

Simone Biles to open restaurant at Houston’s Bush Airport in 2025

The DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging it monopolizes the debit card market through anticompetitive practices. Getty Images

DOJ accuses Visa of monopolizing debit card market in new antitrust lawsuit

Rabbits will no longer be sold at Petco over backlash from animal rights advocates earlier this month. Getty Images

Petco stops sale of rabbits after backlash from animal rights group

Fmr. FTX exec Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years over crypto fraud

Florida is bracing for Helene to make landfall on its northwestern coast as a Category 3 hurricane. NOAA

Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene

Maryland is ramping up its legal battle against the owners of the ship Dali that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Getty Images

Maryland files new lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Former USC superstar Reggie Bush filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, his university and the Pac-12 for "uncompensated" NIL money. Getty Images

Heisman winner Reggie Bush sues for NIL money 2 decades after playing

Telegram updates its user data policy, now sharing phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement in response to valid requests. Reuters

Telegram alters privacy policy, says it will give user info to authorities

Former President Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere products if the company relocates manufacturing to Mexico. Getty Images

Former President Trump threatens 200% tariff on John Deere products

Boeing's "best and final" contract offer is not good enough for machinists on strike. IAM said the contract disrespected the union. Getty Images

Union accuses Boeing of trying to ‘drive a wedge’ between striking workers

The first ammonia-powered tugboat set sail on New York's Hudson River Sunday. AP Images

First ammonia-powered tugboat sets sail amid race to lower carbon emissions

The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy will testify on the high prices of the drugs. Getty Images

Senate demands answers on popular weight loss drug’s price

President Joe Biden is in New York for his last U.S. Generall Assembly in office. AP Images

Biden to address UN assembly for last time as president

California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, claiming the company lied about plastics recycling. Getty Images

California sues ExxonMobil, says it lied about plastics recycling 

Once a semiconductor powerhouse, Intel is falling from grace, with two firms vying to catch it. But will either offer be a game changer? Getty Images

No quick fix for Intel as it weighs investment and buyout offers

California will ban all plastic grocery bags by Jan. 1, 2026, requiring shoppers to use reusable or paper bags instead. Getty Images

Gov. Newsom signs California ban on all plastic grocery bags by 2026

A 90s classic toy is catching the attention of a new generation, with Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped virtual pet is making a sales comeback. Getty Images

Tamagotchi makes a comeback: 90s virtual pets in a new generation

Another once strong American retail chain is set to fall to one store in the U.S., not dissimilar to Blockbuster. Getty Images

Kmart to close its last full-size US store, only 1 location remaining

Doctors are warning over a rise in teen use of "Galaxy Gas" to get high. Walmart.com

‘Galaxy Gas’ puts new name on old — and very dangerous — way kids get high

GE Vernova has announced major staff reductions in its offshore wind business after a series of operational setbacks and financial losses. Reuters

GE Vernova announces staff cuts amid wind turbine failures, financial losses