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Fox News settles a major defamation lawsuit. Abortion pills could be heavily restricted in many states unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Pentagon reviews the way classified data is distributed.
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'Leave pity city,' MillerKnoll CEO tells staff who asked whether they'd lose bonuses
In a leaked video that's spreading on social media, the head of a furniture giant tells her staff to focus on being better employees instead of worrying about their own financial futures.
The political battle between Disney and Florida Gov. DeSantis heats up
The fight between Ron DeSantis and Disney enters another round Wednesday as the governor's appointees on a new oversight board try to regain some power over land-use permits around the Disney parks.
Fox News averts major defamation trial by settling with Dominion Voting Systems
Fox News lawyers reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems just before trial was to begin. The voting-tech company sued Fox for falsehoods it broadcast after the 2020 presidential election.
Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems
Fox News has struck a deal averting a trial in the blockbuster defamation suit filed by the election-tech company Dominion Voting Systems over spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential race.
A tax loophole for bagels: An NYC company added another, inner bagel hole
To sidestep the sandwich tax in New York, a bagel company teamed up with Philadelphia cream cheese to make a bagel injected with cream cheese — since it only counts as a sandwich if it's sliced open.
Florida Gov. DeSantis said he may put a prison next to Disney parks amid dispute
The dispute between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney has ratcheted up this week. The governor said he might build a prison next to their theme parks near Orlando.
Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?
The Supreme Court hears arguments in an important case that pits religious employees against others who have to pick up the slack on Sundays.
DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Disney World by announcing a bill that would allow the state to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail.
Where Are Interest Rates Going?
The answer could matter for your home value, stock portfolio, and the future of the economy.