The NHS stands at a crossroads, and two prominent campaign groups are drawing a line in the sand. Global Justice Now and Just Treatment have made their position crystal clear: either the government reverses a controversial aspect of its drug pricing agreement with the Trump administration, or they'll see the government in court. At the […]
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Jury sides with Altman and OpenAI in lawsuit against Musk
In a decisive courtroom victory that reshapes the landscape of artificial intelligence development, a federal jury in Oakland handed Sam Altman and OpenAI a resounding win on Monday, dealing what may be a final blow to Elon Musk's attempt to derail the company's transformation into a for-profit powerhouse. The jury deliberated for less than two […]
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Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism
The corporate world often moves in mysterious ways, but rarely does the mystery involve quite so much public drama. This week, Paramount delivered a forceful show of support for Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News, even as whispers circulate that her throne might be wobbling more than anyone would like to admit. The timing […]
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EU agrees to implement US trade deal
After weeks of political theater and brinkmanship that would make a chess grandmaster jealous, the European Union has finally capitulated to the inevitable: they're implementing their trade deal with the United States. The agreement, which was struck last July at what might be the world's most expensive golf course negotiation in Scotland, can now officially […]
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US employers spend more than $1.5B annually fighting labor unions, report finds
{ "content": "Corporate America has a price tag for resisting worker power, and it's staggering. According to a fresh report from the Economic Policy Institute, employers across the United States are spending north of $1.5 billion annually to keep unions at bay. That's not money flowing toward better wages, safer conditions, or improved benefits. It's […]
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James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in $300M deal
When James Murdoch decided to drop roughly $300 million on half of Vox Media this week, he wasn't just making a business move—he was quietly reshaping the conversation about what legacy media looks like in an era when the old certainties have crumbled. This isn't the move of someone trying to replicate his father's empire. […]
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Starbucks plastic cups don’t get recycled despite ‘widely recyclable’ label, report finds
There's something particularly galling about being lied to by a company that serves you coffee every morning. And yet that's precisely what appears to be happening at Starbucks, according to a new investigation that tracked plastic cups from their final resting places in recycling bins all the way to—well, anywhere but an actual recycling facility. […]
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Eaton Fire survivors demand accountability over unspent recovery funds
The smoke has cleared from the Eaton Fire, but the anger hasn't. More than fifteen months after one of California's most destructive wildfires tore through Pasadena and Altadena, survivors are asking uncomfortable questions about promises made and money left sitting idle while their lives remain in ruins. The numbers tell a story of frustration. Governor […]
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Local talents call MomoCon a creative homecoming
Every year, when May rolls around, comic book artist and publisher Marcus Williams makes the same declaration: MomoCon gets his undivided attention. No conflicts, no exceptions. "If I got to pick one show, it's going to be MomoCon," the 44-year-old says with the conviction of someone who's found his creative home. "This is my hometown […]
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Surgeon general warns of screen time risks for children, teens
The latest alarm bell from America's health establishment carries a familiar ring: our children are staring at screens far too much, and it's damaging them in ways both obvious and insidious. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services released a surgeon general's advisory that reads like a digital-age wake-up call, painting a portrait […]