Category: Companies

Major Banks Could Be Liable for Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking: Judge

Two major banks and a bank executive could be liable for Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, a judge has ruled. Plaintiffs have presented enough evidence that JPMorgan Chase, longtime JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, and Deutsche Bank could be liable for Epstein’s sex trafficking, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said on May 1 as he rejected motions to dismiss…


Top Banks Could Be Liable for Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking: Judge

Two banks and a bank executive could be liable for Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, a judge has ruled. Plaintiffs have presented enough evidence that JPMorgan Chase, longtime JPMorgan executive Jes Staley, and Deutsche Bank could be liable for Epstein’s sex trafficking, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said on May 1 as he rejected motions to dismiss cases…


ANALYSIS: Six Theories About Why Tucker Carlson Left Fox News

News Analysis On April 24, Fox News released a statement saying, “FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways.” No reason was given. Since then, a flurry of theories has dominated the headlines. While Fox gave no reason for Carlson’s departure, it also didn’t say Carlson was “fired.” According to an April 28 report by 19FortyFive,…


Bud Light Sales Crash Deepens Amid Boycott Over Pro-Trans Campaign

The crash in retail sales of Bud Light has deepened amid conservative calls for a boycott following the brand’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, according to a beer industry report. Tracking data on Bud Light sold in places like supermarkets and liquor stores (off-premise sales volumes outside of restaurants and bars) fell by an…


American Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike, Southwest Pilots May Follow

After the American Airlines pilots union voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike on Monday, Southwest pilots also began casting strike-authorization votes the same day. It comes despite American Airlines stating that it is close to resolving disputed contract issues with its 15,000 pilots. The outcome of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) vote will be revealed after…


Leaked Video Shows Tucker Carlson Criticizing Fox Streaming Platform

Tucker Carlson, prior to leaving Fox News, appeared to have critical things to say about Fox News’ Fox Nation streaming service, according to a leaked video. “Nobody watches Fox Nation because the site sucks,” Carlson said in the video, later adding, “The site doesn’t work.” The video, obtained by Media Matters, a politically left-leaning media watchdog…


Pornhub Blocks Access in Utah After State Passes New Age Verification Law

Pornhub has disabled access to its website in Utah in response to a new law requiring companies publishing adult content to verify users’ ages before allowing them to view the X-rated material on their platforms. The pornography website confirmed to Axios that it completely disabled its websites for individuals located in the state on May 1. Individuals in Utah attempting…


Ford Wins Reversal of $105 Million Trade Secrets Verdict

A federal judge in Detroit on Monday threw out a jury verdict ordering Ford Motor Co. to pay Versata Software Inc. $104.6 million for breaching a 2004 licensing contract and misappropriating trade secrets. U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman said that while Versata Software, which licensed software to Ford from 1998 to 2015, offered sufficient evidence…


JPMorgan Chase’s Takeover of First Republic: What to Know

JPMorgan Chase will acquire most of First Republic Bank’s assets for $10.6 billion after U.S. regulators seized control of the embattled institution and facilitated its sale over the weekend. President Joe Biden and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated that the worst of the crisis is over. “These actions are going to make sure that…


Australian Businesses to Pay Super on Payday

Employers will be required to pay superannuation on fortnightly cycles instead of every three months in the latest crackdown on pension underpayments. The changes will apply to businesses of all sizes across the country from July 1, 2026. The Labor government said the policy would allow an average 25-year-old income earner to get an extra…