Two senators from opposite sides of the aisle have teamed up to investigate if sports betting apps FanDuel and DraftKings are breaking antitrust laws. They've sent a letter to the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking them to look into their concerns. Senators Mike Lee (R-
Keir Starmer has set his sights on six essential areas he believes need immediate attention before the next election. These areas include healthcare, housing, education, policing, net-zero goals, and the economy. His team wants to make it clear that this isn't a radical overhaul, even though his app
President-elect Donald Trump has made two significant nominations that are stirring up both the crypto and tech worlds: Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gail Slater for the Justice Department's antitrust division. Let's break down what this means. Paul Atkins, who ha
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, just before his sentencing on gun and tax charges has sparked a lot of talk. Many people aren't surprised, though, knowing the president's personal struggles with his sons' past. But this move has some wondering if it's a good idea. Some say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a well-known Democrat, has caused a stir by backing Donald Trump. His views on medical science, which challenge mainstream experts, have drawn the support of some voters who lost trust in doctors and scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic. People like Savannah Fisher from Fl
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft's entire business. Lina Khan, the FTC chair, has been critical of Microsoft in the past, particularly during their attempt to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Despite her efforts, the de
Microsoft is the latest big tech company to find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency has been looking into Microsoft's cloud and software businesses, particularly how the company bundles its services. This isn't the first time Microsoft has faced such scrutiny.
You might have seen it at your local tennis club – the trust system, where players call their own lines and no umpire is needed. But how do players feel about this setup? A recent study dug into the minds of amateur tennis enthusiasts to find out. Researchers chatted with 23 players, asking about th
In a Virginia court, Google is defending itself from the U. S. Department of Justice's claim that its ad tech business is a monopoly. Judge Leonie Brinkema will decide the case by the end of the year. The Justice Department wants Google to sell parts of its ad tech, which earns billions yearly. Both
Imagine you're sick and your doctor asks you about your health history. Wouldn't it be great if you could simply show them a handy, digital record instead of trying to recall everything from memory? That's exactly what electronic health records (EHRs) do. These online tools help patients take charge
