Keeping up with America

Jeff Bezos urged Amazon to flood search results with junk ads, FTC alleges: Amazon flooded its results pages with irrelevant “defect” ads at the direction of Founder Jeff Bezos, the Federal Trade Commission alleged in a newly unredacted portion of its antitrust lawsuit against the company.

FDA proposes ban on food additive found in fruity sports drinks and sodas: Brominated vegetable oil is no longer safe to use after studies found that the ingredient is potentially harmful to humans, according to the agency.

Jury begins deliberating fate of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried: A New York jury began deliberating on Thursday whether FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was guilty of fraud in the disappearance of billions of dollars from his customers’ accounts on the cryptocurrency exchange he created four years ago.

If you think you are hidden on the internet, think again! Stalk yourself to find out: You know by now you should keep the private things in life off the internet.

E-cigarette and tobacco use among high school students declines, CDC study finds: E-cigarette use is down among high school students but remains steady among middle schoolers compared to last year, according to a study released Thursday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Around the World

Russian shelling killed an 81-year-old woman in the yard of her home and a 60-year-old man in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region Thursday, local authorities said. The deaths were the latest civilian casualties in Moscow’s recent ramped-up bombardment of the front-line area.

Israeli army says Gaza City completely encircled: Israeli forces have encircled the Hamas stronghold of Gaza City, Israel's military says, as it continues its assault on the Gaza Strip.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Way Cars Are Made: Artificial intelligence (AI) is worming its way through global industries in everything from fast food production to farming to energy grids and water treatment plants.

Big tech will allow governments to vet AI products for first time, Sunak says: 'We are seeing the most disruptive force in history', says Elon Musk, who predicts 'AI will be able to do everything.'

When I Got My First Job, My Dad Gave Me Advice I Still Use Today: When I entered the workforce, my dad told me to save at least 20% of my income, and to understand the difference between needs and wants.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Suze Orman Says You Do Not Need Money To Make Money - 'It's One of the Biggest Financial Myths': If you're struggling financially, it's easy to feel defeated before you even begin to try to tackle your money goals.

Many retirees pay billions in excess fees for their investments. Here are 4 ways to avoid ripoffs. | Michael J. Francis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Many come face to face with the critically important question - “What should I do with decades of diligently accumulated savings in my employer’s 401(k) plan?” Here are the Top 4 things you should investigate to protect your savings.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Prisco's Week 9 NFL picks: Will Levis backs up impressive debut by beating Steelers, Cowboys edge Eagles | NBA Admits Missed Calls in Lakers vs. Clippers Game

Screen Media Vets Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina and Seth Needle Launch Blue Harbor Entertainment | Mads Mikkelsen shuts down reporter questioning diversity in film

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: How to watch the induction ceremony from home | Paramount Cuts Streaming Losses to $238M as Subscribers Grow to 63M

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