Hollywood Actors Guild Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Ongoing Writers Strike
Hollywood's actor's guild, the SAG-AFTRA union, could be heading to the picket lines if a new deal isn't struck with major production studios. In similar fashion to Hollywood writers, nearly 98 percent of the union's 160,000 members voted to strike over better pay and assurances that artificial intelligence wouldn't impact their livelihoods.
Google's head of search testified at the company's trial Thursday as it started presenting its defense. The Justice Department in several states alleged that Google violated antitrust law to achieve its dominance in search.
Stocks were mixed in Friday's opening session as the Nasdaq sought to recover after a rough week and following Amazon's earnings, which topped expectations.