French Investigators Order Tesla to Stop ‘Deceptive Business Practices’

French investigators on Tuesday ordered Tesla to stop what they called “deceptive business practices” or face thousands of euros in fines. Investigators at the finance ministry’s Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control office said the automaker had engaged in deceptive Read more…


Colorado Dance Hall Operator to Pay $100K in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit

A Colorado dance hall operator must pay $100,000 to former employees to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit ‘Murica LLC, operator of the Western-themed Starlite Station bar and dance hall in Greeley, Colorado, and its owners were ordered to Read more…


Founder of Florida Special Needs Trust and Accountant Indicted in $100M Theft

Two Florida men, one a former life insurance broker, have been indicted in what prosecutors describe as a scheme to steal more than $100 million from a nonprofit that managed funds for people with disabilities and special needs. Federal authorities Read more…


Clean Energy Assets Face Coverage Risks, Zurich Insurance Says

Assets designed to help fight climate change may soon risk losing access to insurance unless they’re adequately shielded from extreme weather events. Roughly 46% of Europe’s total renewable generation capacity will be at “critical risk” from the fallout of climate Read more…


Aflac Already Hit With Class Action Over Data Breach of Customer Info

An Alabama law firm wasted little time in filing a proposed class-action lawsuit against Aflac Inc., claiming the supplemental insurance giant knew the risks of a cyberattack and failed to protect policyholders’ private information. “Defendant disregarded the rights of Plaintiff Read more…


Wildfire Alerts Issued Across Mediterranean as Heat Wave Builds

Wildfire warnings were issued across the Mediterranean, as temperatures soar to 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece. Italian authorities are already tackling a blaze near the town of Bernalda in Basilicata [Italy], while Greece has drafted in Read more…


Anthropic Wins Key Ruling on AI Training in Authors’ Copyright Lawsuit

A federal judge in San Francisco ruled late on Monday that Anthropic’s use of books without permission to train its artificial intelligence system was legal under U.S. copyright law. Siding with tech companies on a pivotal question for the AI Read more…


Viewpoint: When the Cloud Sneezes, the Digital Ecosystem Catches a Cold

Google had a pretty bad day recently. The kind of day that would make Spotify stop singing, Discord and Snapchat go quiet, and give retailer Marks & Spencer a panic attack. Why? Because too many companies are leaning on a Read more…


Warburg Is Said in Talks to Sell Stake in SBI General Insurance

Warburg Pincus is in talks with Premji Invest and State Bank of India about selling them its stake of about 10% in SBI General Insurance Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The firm is finalizing details of an Read more…


Indian Air-Safety Audit Finds Multiple Lapses at Airlines, Hubs

India’s aviation safety regulator found multiple aircraft-maintenance lapses in an audit of airlines and airports ordered after the crash of Air India flight AI171, including recurring defects that indicate inadequate monitoring and correction. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation also Read more…