Senate Democrats press for Justice Department inquiry into PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger
Economy

Senate Democrats press for Justice Department inquiry into PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger

(L-R) U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) speak to reporters about a corporate minimum tax plan at the U.S. Capitol October 26, 2021 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Two top Senate Democrats with a track record of scrutinizing business and antitrust activity have called for a Justice Department investigation… […]

Oracle hits record after 50% surge in 2023, defying tech struggles
Economy

Oracle hits record after 50% surge in 2023, defying tech struggles

Larry Ellison, Oracle’s chairman and technology chief, speaks at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco on September 16, 2019.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesOracle is having a moment.For years, the database software developer lagged behind tech rivals in building cloud technology that met the demands of the modern-day enterprise. But that’s changing, and Wall Street… […]

The Senate GOP’s quiet but mighty Trump skeptics
Politics

The Senate GOP’s quiet but mighty Trump skeptics

That includes Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), a longtime Trump ally who — as of now — will only say that “I’ve endorsed his policies.” “An official endorsement, I have not. I’ve been pretty clear I’d like to see someone articulate for the Republican Party what we’re going to do policy-wise,” added Braun, who’s running for… […]

Death draws tributes, even from his critics…
World

Death draws tributes, even from his critics…

ROME (AP) — Adored, scorned, impossible to ignore in life, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi in death drew tributes even from his critics, and ever more lavish praise from admirers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as prayers from Pope Francis. Following word of Berlusconi’s death on Monday in a Milan hospital, where he… […]

The Great Grift: How billions in COVID relief aid was stolen or wasted…
World

The Great Grift: How billions in COVID relief aid was stolen or wasted…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Much of the theft was brazen, even simple.Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan applicants weren’t cross-checked against a Treasury Department database that would have raised red flags about sketchy borrowers.Criminals and gangs… […]