NBA star Russell Westbrook launches AI-enabled funeral planning startup
National Basketball Association superstar Russell Westbrook is taking a shot off the court at simplifying funeral planning with artificial intelligence. The famed Denver Nuggets point guard on Wednesday announced the launch of Eazewell, a startup that uses AI technology to streamline…
UnitedHealthcare sued by shareholders over reaction to CEO’s killing
A group of investors sued UnitedHealthcare Group on Wednesday, accusing the company of misleading them after the killing of its CEO, Brian Thompson. The class action lawsuit — filed in the Southern District of New York — accuses the health…
AMD CEO calls China a ‘large opportunity’ and warns against strict U.S. chip controls
Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su said China is a “large opportunity” market for the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industry even as export controls and evolving tariff plans loom over the world’s second-largest economy. “There should be a balance between export controls for national security…
Judge allows lawsuit over Burger King’s Whopper ads to move forward
A federal judge ruled on Monday that a class action lawsuit alleging that Burger King falsely advertised the size of its signature cheeseburger can move forward. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman in Florida found ‘some’ merit to the plaintiff’s…
Rite Aid files for second bankruptcy in two years
U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in as many years, according to a court filing. Pharmacy chains, such as Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS, have been under pressure as falling drug margins…
Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit issues software recall after recent Las Vegas crash
Amazon’s Zoox issued a software recall for 270 of its robotaxis after a crash in Las Vegas last month, the company said Tuesday. The recall surrounds a defect with the vehicle’s automated driving system that could cause it to inaccurately predict the…
Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
Chinese bargain retailer Temu changed its business model in the U.S. as the Trump administration’s new rules on low-value shipments took effect Friday. In recent days, Temu has abruptly shifted its website and app to only display listings for products shipped from…
Netflix stock is trading at all-time high levels in unprecedented win streak
Netflix is on a winning streak. The streaming giant’s stock has traded for 11 straight days without a decline, the company’s longest positive run ever. Its previous record was a nine-day stretch in late 2018 and early 2019 when the stock…
Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital in take-private deal, shares soar 25%
Footwear giant Skechers has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share, ending its nearly three-decade run as a public company, the retailer announced Monday. The price 3G Capital agreed to pay represents a 30% premium…
Jeff Bezos discloses plan to sell up to $4.8 billion in Amazon stock
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million shares in the company over the next year, according to a financial filing on Friday. Bezos, who stepped down as CEO in 2021 but remains Amazon’s top shareholder, is selling the shares as…
