Bloom Energy was added to the S&P 500, while Molson Coors Beverage, Builders FirstSource and Trade Desk will be removed from the benchmark index.
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Sabalenka halts US Open match over marijuana smell
Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match to complain about marijuana smoke wafting into the stadium during her third-round win, telling the umpire the smell was "so strong."
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J.K. Rowling’s $150M superyacht docks in Los Angeles with covered name
Author J.K. Rowling's $150 million superyacht Samsara is reportedly docked in a Los Angeles marina with its name covered. The 290-foot vessel was quickly identified by locals despite the obscured nameplate.
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Engelbert’s WNBA tenure marked by political controversy, player clashes
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement after 2026, ending a seven-year tenure marked by political controversy and conflicts with players. Engelbert's time leading the league saw several high-profile disputes involving players' political activism and social statements, as well as clashes over league policies and player compensation.
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Labcorp settles tracking lawsuit without paying victims
A federal settlement moving through North Carolina courts reveals how one of America's largest laboratory testing companies allegedly harvested sensitive personal data from millions of website visitors without compensation to those affected. Labcorp, which serves roughly half the country's physicians, faces allegations that it violated wiretapping laws in California and Pennsylvania by deploying third-party tracking […]
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Labcorp settles tracking lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing
Labcorp Holdings Inc. has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the nation's largest independent clinical laboratory network allowed third-party tracking technologies to intercept users' personal information and search queries on its website. The company reached the settlement without admitting wrongdoing and denies all allegations that it violated wiretapping and electronic communications laws in California […]
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Sony terminates ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton following investigation
Sony Pictures Television Studios terminated Jim Thornton as announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" on Friday, following what the company described as a "thorough investigation" into unspecified allegations. Thornton, who held the announcer role since 2011, was let go without Sony providing public details about the allegations or the investigation's findings. The studio's statement to media […]
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Three underrated Florida beaches offer escape from Labor Day crowds
As Labor Day approaches, Florida's beaches will transform into packed tourist destinations. South Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Tampa Bay area shorelines will draw crowds from across the country and internationally. But for those seeking quieter alternatives without sacrificing natural beauty or amenities, three lesser-known beaches offer the peace and relaxation the holiday weekend […]
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Federal charges filed against 5 noncitizens accused of illegal voting
A coordinated federal enforcement operation has resulted in criminal charges against five individuals accused of illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 elections, according to Justice Department filings released Friday. Among those charged is Katya Rodriguez, 30, a Mexican national living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who faces allegations of providing false citizenship statements to register and […]
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Reality TV Star’s Son Indicted on 7 Counts Including Child Molestation
A 15-year-old son of a reality television star has been indicted on seven counts including child molestation and aggravated sodomy stemming from an alleged incident in April. KJ Biermann faces the charges after a grand jury indictment.