FTC, U.S. regulators crack down on illegal robocalls, telemarketing
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -U.S. regulators on Tuesday announced a nationwide crackdown to stop companies from inundating people with billions…
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Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark dispute with rival chain
By Blake Brittain (Reuters) – Yum Brands’ Taco Bell prevailed on Tuesday in its self-described bid to “liberate” the phrase…
US retail sales rise moderately; economy plodding along
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in June as receipts at service stations…
Microsoft to charge more for AI in office, secure Bing from leaks
By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) – Microsoft on Tuesday said it would charge at least 53% more to access new artificial…
Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twenty-two Republican lawmakers urged the Federal Trade Commission to drop its fight against Microsoft’s deal to buy…
Gucci CEO Bizzarri to exit; Kering names group veteran to run transition
By Mimosa Spencer (Reuters) -Kering has named managing director Jean-Francois Palus as Gucci’s new CEO and president for a transitional…
Tesla faces citizen grilling on impact of German plant expansion
By Victoria Waldersee, Nette Noestlinger and Leon Malherbe GRUENHEIDE, Germany (Reuters) -Tesla on Tuesday sought to assuage Brandenburg state residents’…
Teladoc expands Microsoft tie-up to document patient visits with AI
(Reuters) – Teladoc Health is expanding a partnership with Microsoft to use the tech giant’s artificial intelligence services to automate…
Energy drink maker Alani Nu explores options including sale
By Abigail Summerville and Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Alani Nu, the energy drinks and snack maker founded by…
Southwest Airlines endorses plan to boost Washington Reagan flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it will support legislation to add seven new round…