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America January 19, 2026

California Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk’s xAI Over Deepfake Sexual Images as Global Scrutiny Intensifies

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, accusing it of…

By Tyler Brooks

FTC Signals Crackdown on Big Tech “Acqui-Hires” as Regulators Warn of Antitrust Evasion in AI Talent Deals

America January 19, 2026

FTC Signals Crackdown on Big Tech “Acqui-Hires” as Regulators Warn of Antitrust Evasion in AI Talent Deals

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is signaling a potential crackdown on a fast-growing hiring strategy used by major technology companies,…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

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America January 19, 2026

Google Appeals Landmark Antitrust Ruling as Court-Ordered Data Sharing Threatens Search Dominance

Google has formally appealed a landmark U.S. antitrust ruling that found the company unlawfully maintained dominance over the online search…

By Tyler Brooks

Rio Tinto–Glencore Merger Could Face Forced Asset Sales as China Signals Control Over Global Copper and Iron Ore Supply

America January 19, 2026

Rio Tinto–Glencore Merger Could Face Forced Asset Sales as China Signals Control Over Global Copper and Iron Ore Supply

A proposed merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore could face significant regulatory resistance from China, with analysts warning…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

DOJ Secures Record $6.8B False Claims Act Recoveries in 2025, Driven by Healthcare and Pandemic Fraud

America January 19, 2026

DOJ Secures Record $6.8B False Claims Act Recoveries in 2025, Driven by Healthcare and Pandemic Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice said it recovered more than $6.8 billion through settlements and judgments under the False Claims…

By Tyler Brooks

Federal Circuit Declines To Pause Texas Order Blocking Onesta’s BMW Patent Suits In Germany

America January 16, 2026

Federal Circuit Declines To Pause Texas Order Blocking Onesta’s BMW Patent Suits In Germany

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has declined, for now, to intervene in a Texas federal court…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

Fifth Circuit Upholds CVS Win On PBM Antitrust Claims, Revives State Issues

America January 16, 2026

Fifth Circuit Upholds CVS Win On PBM Antitrust Claims, Revives State Issues

A Fifth Circuit panel has largely sided with CVS Pharmacy and its Caremark pharmacy benefit manager unit by affirming the…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

Samsung Arm Vape Suit

America January 16, 2026

Texas Judge Tosses CogniPower Patent Claims Against Samsung

A Texas federal judge has dismissed CogniPower LLC’s claims that certain Samsung electronics infringe its power converter patents, agreeing that…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

Conn Mayor Scam $208K

America January 16, 2026

Getty Images Ordered To Pay Nearly $88M Over Blocked Share Purchases

A divided Second Circuit on Thursday upheld a ruling requiring Getty Images Holdings Inc. to pay nearly $88 million to…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

Washington County Seeks Dismissal Of Ex-Judge’s DUI Arrest Lawsuit

America January 16, 2026

Washington County Seeks Dismissal Of Ex-Judge’s DUI Arrest Lawsuit

A Washington county has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former state judge who claims…

By Ahmed Boughalleb

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