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Amazon.com (AMZN) shares fell roughly 3% after the Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing the company of secretly inflating advertising prices. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims Amazon spent more than seven years quietly raising prices that advertisers paid through its online ad auctions without their knowledge. Regulators allege the scheme affected…
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 is facing a complicated path forward in the House after clearing the Senate by a wide margin. A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced companion legislation targeting Russia’s energy revenues, banks, and sanctions-evasion networks while the chamber remained in its August recess. Republican Representatives…
The political organization behind Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement has struggled to gain meaningful traction for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. With less than three months until the midterm elections, the MAHA PAC has fallen well short of expectations as a political fundraising and mobilization force. President Trump and key…
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) have both underperformed the broader market following their second-quarter 2026 earnings releases in early August. Since August 6, QUBT stock has lost 7.1% while QBTS has declined 12.4%, compared to a modest 0.1% dip in the S&P 500. Higher Treasury yields and renewed rate-hike concerns are adding…
India’s economy expanded by 7.8% in the quarter ending June, comfortably surpassing analyst expectations and signaling continued resilience in Asia’s third-largest economy. A Reuters poll had forecast growth of 7.1% for the period, meaning the actual figure came in significantly ahead of consensus estimates across the board. The result matches the 7.8% growth recorded in…
The Republican Party’s campaign arms have formally asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute over television advertising rates ahead of the midterm elections. The request follows a federal appeals court ruling that determined only candidates, not political party committees, are entitled to the lowest available broadcast television ad rates. The GOP campaign committees…
After posting one of the more striking multi-year runs in the satellite communications space, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is drawing fresh scrutiny over whether its current price can be justified. The stock has returned roughly 13 times over the past three years, setting an exceptionally high bar for any additional upside to hold up under fundamental…
Millions of Americans approaching retirement face a critical decision about when to claim Social Security spousal benefits, and the timing can mean the difference of hundreds of dollars each month. If your spouse has built a substantial Social Security record, you may be eligible to receive up to 50% of their primary insurance amount as…
Democrats eyeing a return to the House majority are leading the early push to claim open seats on one of Capitol Hill’s most powerful committees. The House Energy and Commerce Committee, known for its sweeping authority over health care, artificial intelligence, energy, and telecommunications, will have at least eight vacant seats in the next Congress….
The National Park Service confirmed Sunday that approximately 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a significant flash flood struck the Grand Canyon. The flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, causing widespread destruction across one of the park’s most heavily trafficked regions. The Bright Angel Trail,…