Spotify is testing a new app that lets users sit back and relax while they listen to music. The platform is called "Stations" and features curated personalized playlists, not unlike those used by Pandora. The app is only available for Android users in Australia.
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resigned Wednesday after reports that she purchased shares in a tobacco company. Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald's investments had already caused concern about whether she'd be able to tackle high-profile health issues. Politico reported Tuesday that Fitzgerald invested in Japan Tobacco Inc.
The Young Turks CEO Cenk Uygur joins Cheddar to discuss his network's new partnership with veteran newsman Dan Rather. He reveals what old and new media can learn from one another. He also shares his reaction to President Trump's first State of the Union address.
E!'s reality series "Total Divas" is celebrating its season seven finale and 100th episode. Stars Lana and Nattie stop by Cheddar to discuss what to expect from the much-anticipated episode. They also give their take on former UFC star Ronda Rousey's' decision to sign full-time with the WWE.
A group representing several big tech companies is suing Utah over state laws about children's social media use.
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an anti-trust settlement.
Stocks were up after the closing bell as Wall Street continued to pin their hopes on rate cuts after last week's comments from the Fed.
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Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes.
Nicki Minaj just reached a milestone that no other woman in rap has reached.
Apple announced that starting this week, it will stop selling some versions of the Apple watch in the U.S.
Southwest Airlines will pay a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into a debacle in December 2022 when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers over the holidays.
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at increasing transparency in healthcare.
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