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eBay to Pay Millions Over Harassment Campaign
eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to settle allegations tied to a disturbing harassment campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple behind a newsletter.
Microsoft’s Big A.I. Bet Pays Off
Microsoft topped Wall Street expectations as Azure generated more than $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
OPEC+ Announces Plan to Pump More Oil
OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day starting in August.
Apple Appeals Major Penalty from the European Union
Apple has appealed the European Commissions €500 million fine, calling it an overreach and accusing Brussels of trying to micromanage how it runs the App Store.
Microsoft And OpenAI Collaborating with Teachers to Bring A.I. to Schools
Microsoft and OpenAI, in collaboration with the American Federation of Teachers, are developing classroom-focused A.I. tools and training programs.
Amazon Prime Day Brings Out the Deals This Week
Amazon Prime Day 2025 will begin on Tuesday July 8th and runs through Friday July 11, extending the sale to four full days for the first time.
Meta’s Threads Now Allows You to Send DMs
Meta’s Threads platform has officially launched native direct messaging for users aged 18+, enabling private one-on-one chats with mutual followers.
TikTok Developing New App for the U.S.
TikTok is developing a new, U.S.-specific version of its app—internally called “M2”—with plans to launch it in American app stores on September 5, 2025.
Big Business This Week: In the crypto casino, the house always wins
NYC's mayoral race heats up with a socialist candidate aiming to make the city affordable—and rattling the financial sector. Plus: Coinbase's prospects.
Chuck E. Cheese Launces Chuck's Arcade
Chuck E. Cheese has launched a new adult-focused arcade called Chuck’s Arcade, designed as a nostalgic yet modern experience featuring classic and new games.
Amazon Shutting Down Standalone Freevee App
Amazon is shutting down its standalone Freevee app in August and integrating the ad-supported streaming service into its main Prime Video platform.
