A federal judge in Texas recently ruled to bar a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete agreements commonly signed by workers. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas found that the FTC overstepped its authority by adopting broad rules to ban such agreements, as they are considered unfair methods of
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Major Harris campaign donors are in for a treat this week as they are set to attend a series of exclusive VIP events at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. These events, reserved for top donors to the Harris Victory Fund, promise a luxurious experience filled with private brunches, cocktail parties, and even a tour
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is making his tenth trip to the region since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas to intensify diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. has put forward bridging proposals, along with mediators Qatar and Egypt, to close the gaps between the two
The Harris campaign recently made headlines by announcing a whopping $370 million investment in television and online ads in key battleground states between Labor Day and the November election. This move signifies a major effort by the campaign to secure prime ad placements and define Kamala Harris to voters before her opponent, Donald Trump, has
Billionaire Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson has been identified as a key figure in providing financial support to former President Donald Trump, with a commitment to do whatever it takes to help him secure a return to the White House. According to Adelson’s political aide Andy Abboud, there is a blank check policy in place when
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently expressed optimism about the passage of a bipartisan crypto regulation bill before the end of the year. This development has injected fresh hope into an industry that has long been grappling with legislative uncertainties. Schumer’s remarks came during a virtual town hall event aimed at supporting Vice President Kamala
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant decision to ban marketers from using fake reviews, including those generated by artificial intelligence technology, to promote their products and services. This ruling, which was unanimously approved by all five FTC commissioners, will take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The goal
Elon Musk’s highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on the social media platform X hit a roadblock right from the start. The scheduled 8 p.m. ET start time was marred by technical glitches that prevented users from accessing X’s livestream platform. Musk attributed the freezing screens to a cyberattack, although CNBC could not
Last week, stocks made a strong recovery after a rough start with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6%, the S&P 500 losing 0.04%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipping 0.18%. This was a relief after initial concerns sparked by a weak July jobs report that had traders worried about the state of the economy. Investors
Vice President Kamala Harris recently made a bold promise to eliminate taxes on tips in the service and hospitality sectors if she becomes the President of the United States. This proposal, while appealing to many in the workforce, has sparked a significant amount of debate and discussion. Her pledge echoes a similar proposal made by