A federal judge in Chicago has refused to dismiss a proposed class action claiming the McRib name misleads buyers into expecting rib meat, Reuters reports.

A federal judge in New Jersey denied Novo Nordisk's request for a preliminary injunction against Eli Lilly ads comparing Zepbound with Wegovy, finding no proof of harm.

A federal judge in North Carolina denied Syngenta's bid to end the FTC and state antitrust case over its pesticide loyalty rebates, sending the dispute toward a jury.

A federal judge in New York has refused to end the long-running antitrust case over Keurig's single-serve coffee pods, narrowing the claims but sending core allegations toward trial.

The Yokohama District Court has dismissed a damages claim by investment fraud victims who said Meta left fake celebrity ads on Facebook, the first ruling among six similar cases in Japan.

The Dell family office moved a $7.7 billion take-private of Baldwin Group further along the deal path.

Republican senators say the president accepted a bipartisan ethics add-on to a large cryptocurrency package. Speaker Johnson says any cash dividend would require a statute.

President Trump said he would remove the levy after appeals from industry and from Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.

Nasdaq 100 futures dropped as much as 1.6% after Anthropic and OpenAI signaled caution, while Brent crude traded above $107.

Diane Keaton's distinctive Los Angeles house sold, TMZ reported. The legal event is the transfer. Motives stay off the deed.

Tessa Blanchard's announced MLW start and September 12 Charleston date are booking news. The women's title remains with the current champion until a match says otherwise.

Soldier Field put Clique and Mercy on one stage. Court Magazine notes there is still no public settlement of the old contract fight.

Demand at MSG is documented. A nationwide Together, Together tour is not. Court Magazine keeps those categories apart.

Will Forte's TMZ comments describe a completed film Warner Bros. declined to issue, later rescued by another distributor after public pressure.

Jared Leto sold a former Air Force compound in Los Angeles, TMZ reported. Court Magazine treats it as a conveyance until records say more.

WASHINGTON — America's private sector continued growing during June, with both manufacturing and service industries reporting expansion despite persistent inflation and higher borrowing costs. New economic data showed manufacturing output reaching its strongest pace in several years while service businesses also posted modest gains. (The Wall Street Journal) Business confidence improved following easing geopolitical tensions, although many companies remain cautious about hiri

Financial technology companies continue introducing new payment platforms, digital banking services, and artificial intelligence tools even as regulators increase oversight of the rapidly evolving industry. This week's developments included new digital payment initiatives, banking partnerships, and continued investment in financial infrastructure. (FinTech Futures) Industry executives say consumers continue demanding faster, more secure financial services while businesses see

BERLIN — Germany's private sector contracted for a third consecutive month in June, raising fresh concerns that Europe's largest economy may be slipping back into recession. New purchasing managers' data showed declines in both business activity and incoming orders, with the services sector experiencing its weakest performance in years. (Reuters) Business leaders pointed to cautious consumer spending, slower international demand, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty as key fa

LONDON — Global financial markets climbed to record levels after crude oil prices retreated to levels seen before the recent Middle East conflict. Investors welcomed easing concerns over energy supplies, helping boost confidence across stock markets in the United States and Europe. (The Guardian) Brent crude initially fell sharply as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stabilized following diplomatic progress between regional powers. Although prices later recovered modestly

NEW YORK — Technology stocks experienced renewed volatility this week as investors questioned whether the massive wave of artificial intelligence spending can continue at its current pace. Several of the world's largest technology companies saw their share prices decline as analysts debated whether infrastructure investments are beginning to outpace near-term returns. (The Guardian) The sell-off erased more than $1 trillion in market value across major technology companies du