Tax prep companies shared private taxpayer data with Google and Meta for years, congressional probe finds
Some of the nation's largest tax-prep companies have spent years sharing Americans' sensitive financial data with tech titans including Meta and Google in a potential violation of federal law — data that in some cases was misused for targeted advertising, according to a seven-month congressional investigation.
2023-07-12 17:19
Congo Struggles to Steady Franc Amid Conflict, Election Spending
The value of Democratic Republic of Congo’s currency continues to slide as security and pre-election spending, coupled with
2023-07-12 13:20
EU and Australia Deadlock in Push for a Free-Trade Agreement
The European Union and Australia deadlocked in negotiations aimed at wrapping up a free-trade deal this week, putting
2023-07-12 07:56
Meta's Instagram to bring branded content tools to Threads - Axios
Meta Platforms's Instagram is planning to bring its branded content tools to Threads, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing
2023-07-12 04:51
Heat in China’s Sichuan Hits Power as Metals Output Fears Grow
Industries including metals producers are bracing for curbs on electricity supplies in Sichuan province, as parts of China
2023-07-11 19:16
Jeff Bezos and Bob Iger Top Sun Valley List, With AI and Streaming in Focus
Walt Disney Co.’s Bob Iger, Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman are expected
2023-07-11 17:26
European Stocks Advance on China Optimism; Daimler Truck Gains
European shares gained for a third day, fueled by optimism from more economic support in China, while investors
2023-07-11 15:18
Critical Mineral Shortages to Ease on Investment Surge, IEA Says
Shortages of battery metals and other critical minerals are looking less likely to stymie the transition to a
2023-07-11 13:29
Asia to Follow Wall Street Up After China Property Aid: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were primed to rise Tuesday following gains on Wall Street and after China stepped up support
2023-07-11 06:59
Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down for thousands of users - Downdetector.com
Thousands of U.S. users across Meta Platforms' social media offerings Instagram and Facebook, and messaging app WhatsApp reported
2023-07-11 06:53
Attackers Torch Trucks on Key South African Trade Routes
Unidentified assailants set fire to five trucks on a key trade corridor in South Africa on Monday, the
2023-07-11 00:19
Russia’s Richest Man Expands Banking Empire in Face of Sanctions
Sanctioned Russian tycoon Vladimir Potanin is buying a stake in a digital bank for businesses and expanding his
2023-07-10 23:18