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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

May. 08, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality...

FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations without consent

Apr. 30, 2024 10:47 AM EDT

The Federal Communications Commission has leveraged nearly $200 million in fines against wireless carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon for illegally sharing customers' location data without their consent. "These carriers failed to protect the information entrusted to them....

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know

Apr. 23, 2024 18:28 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a plan to deal with one. According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median...

Vista Outdoor, Salesforce rise; Tesla, Cardinal Health fall, Monday, 4/22/2024

Apr. 22, 2024 16:16 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: Tesla Inc., down $5 to $142.05. The electric vehicle maker cut the price of its so-called “Full Self Driving” system by about a third. Salesforce Inc., up $3.44...

Verizon: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 22, 2024 07:22 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $4.6 billion. The New York-based company said it had net income of $1.09 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were $1.15 per share....

Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

Mar. 28, 2024 08:12 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit announced on Thursday. ...

Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

Mar. 12, 2024 14:21 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter.’ The title was revealed on Bey's official website, along with details on a few limited edition CD, vinyl and box set releases....