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Deadline Approaches For Businesses to Apply For Share of Credit Card Settlement

Deadline Approaches For Businesses to Apply For Share of Credit Card Settlement

Deadline is approaching for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Mastercard and Visa.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother Who Claimed School Hid Teen’s Gender Expression

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Mother Who Claimed School Hid Teen’s Gender Expression

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder, without consulting parents.

Sixth and Final Construction Worker Recovered from Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site

Sixth and Final Construction Worker Recovered from Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site

The body of the sixth and final construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday.

Judge Delays Trump’s Classified Documents Trial

Judge Delays Trump’s Classified Documents Trial

The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely.

Apple Unveils Next-Generation iPad Pro, Air

Apple Unveils Next-Generation iPad Pro, Air

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pro and Air.

In Holocaust Remembrance, Biden Condemns Antisemitism Sparked by Protests, Gaza War

In Holocaust Remembrance, Biden Condemns Antisemitism Sparked by Protests, Gaza War

President Joe Biden on Tuesday decried a “ferocious surge” in antisemitism on college campuses and around the globe in the months since Hamas attacked Israel and triggered a war in Gaza.

Boy Scouts Changing Name to Scouting America

Boy Scouts Changing Name to Scouting America

Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, and will become Scouting America.

Judge Rejects Trump's Request for Mistrial in Hush Money Case

Judge Rejects Trump's Request for Mistrial in Hush Money Case

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked for a mistrial in his hush money case, saying that Stormy Daniels ran afoul of rules established for her taking the witness stand. Judge Juan Merchan denied the request.

Georgia Woman Identified as Person Killed in Fall at Ohio State Commencement

Georgia Woman Identified as Person Killed in Fall at Ohio State Commencement

A woman who fell to her death during a graduation ceremony at Ohio State University has been identified as a Georgia resident, authorities announced Tuesday.

World News

Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Expand in Europe

Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Expand in Europe

South Africa Rescuers Continue Efforts at Apartment Collapse Site

South Africa Rescuers Continue Efforts at Apartment Collapse Site

FBI Details Case Against Florida Man Accused of Wife’s Disappearance in Spain

FBI Details Case Against Florida Man Accused of Wife’s Disappearance in Spain

Ukraine Says it Foiled Russian Plot to Assassinate President Zelenskyy

Ukraine Says it Foiled Russian Plot to Assassinate President Zelenskyy

Israeli Forces Seize Control of Rafah Border Crossing

Israeli Forces Seize Control of Rafah Border Crossing

Putin Begins Fifth Term as President of Russia

Putin Begins Fifth Term as President of Russia

Politics

Judge Rejects Trump's Request for Mistrial in Hush Money Case

Judge Rejects Trump's Request for Mistrial in Hush Money Case

Stormy Daniels Takes Stand as Witness in Trump Trial

Stormy Daniels Takes Stand as Witness in Trump Trial

Biden to Condemn Antisemitism During Holocaust Remembrance Event

Biden to Condemn Antisemitism During Holocaust Remembrance Event

House GOP Set to Hold Attorney General Garland in Contempt Over Biden Audio

House GOP Set to Hold Attorney General Garland in Contempt Over Biden Audio

Bernie Sanders is Running for Senate Reelection, Squelching Retirement Rumors

Bernie Sanders is Running for Senate Reelection, Squelching Retirement Rumors

Donald Trump Fined Again on Criminal Trial Gag Order Violation

Donald Trump Fined Again on Criminal Trial Gag Order Violation

Entertainment

Security Guard Injured in Shooting Outside Drake's Toronto Mansion; Motive Unknown

Security Guard Injured in Shooting Outside Drake's Toronto Mansion; Motive Unknown

‘The Fall Guy’ Gives Hollywood a Muted Summer Opening

‘The Fall Guy’ Gives Hollywood a Muted Summer Opening

Kevin Spacey Denies New Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior, Prior to Release of Documentary

Kevin Spacey Denies New Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior, Prior to Release of Documentary

Court Appearance For Morgan Wallen Postponed Until August

Court Appearance For Morgan Wallen Postponed Until August

Comcast Blackout Affects 15 Sports Networks Offered by Bally

Comcast Blackout Affects 15 Sports Networks Offered by Bally

Business

Deadline Approaches For Businesses to Apply For Share of Credit Card Settlement

Deadline Approaches For Businesses to Apply For Share of Credit Card Settlement

FAA Investigates Inspection Records at Boeing South Carolina Plant

FAA Investigates Inspection Records at Boeing South Carolina Plant

Robinhood Markets Receives SEC Notice For Alleged Securities Violation

Robinhood Markets Receives SEC Notice For Alleged Securities Violation

Former Starbucks CEO Says Company Needs to Refocus on Coffee

Former Starbucks CEO Says Company Needs to Refocus on Coffee

Trump Media Fires Accounting Firm After SEC Charges

Trump Media Fires Accounting Firm After SEC Charges

Technology

Apple Unveils Next-Generation iPad Pro, Air

Apple Unveils Next-Generation iPad Pro, Air

TikTok Sues to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Video Platform in US

TikTok Sues to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Video Platform in US

China Launches Probe To Explore Far Side of Moon

China Launches Probe To Explore Far Side of Moon

Microsoft Investing $2.2B in Cloud, AI in Malaysia

Microsoft Investing $2.2B in Cloud, AI in Malaysia

Lack of Multifactor Authentication Led to Cyberattack at Change Healthcare

Lack of Multifactor Authentication Led to Cyberattack at Change Healthcare

Automotive

Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Over Faulty Accelerator Pedal

Tesla Recalls Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Over Faulty Accelerator Pedal

Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

Ford Delays Production of New Electric Pickup, SUV

Ford Delays Production of New Electric Pickup, SUV

Tesla Sales Tumble Nearly 9%, Most in Four Years

Tesla Sales Tumble Nearly 9%, Most in Four Years

Hyundai Recalls More Than 90,000 Genesis Vehicles for Fire Risk

Hyundai Recalls More Than 90,000 Genesis Vehicles for Fire Risk

Health

Denmark Expands Abortion Access Into 18th Week of Pregnancy

Denmark Expands Abortion Access Into 18th Week of Pregnancy

Some 100,000 New Migrants Expected to Sign Up for Obamacare Next Year, White House Says

Some 100,000 New Migrants Expected to Sign Up for Obamacare Next Year, White House Says

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Declined to 2019 Levels, Data Shows

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Have Declined to 2019 Levels, Data Shows

Arizona’s Governor Signs Bill to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Arizona’s Governor Signs Bill to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Some North Carolina Abortion Pill Restrictions Are Unlawful, Judge Rules

Some North Carolina Abortion Pill Restrictions Are Unlawful, Judge Rules

Lifestyle

Cinco de Mayo Festivities Planned Throughout US

Cinco de Mayo Festivities Planned Throughout US

Cat Takes Surprise Trip in Amazon Box From Utah to California

Cat Takes Surprise Trip in Amazon Box From Utah to California

Walmart Launches Largest Private Grocery Brand in Decades

Alcohol Limits Are Trendy; Research Suggests They Are Also Healthier

Alcohol Limits Are Trendy; Research Suggests They Are Also Healthier

Annual Best Baguette Prize Awarded in Paris

Annual Best Baguette Prize Awarded in Paris