Ex-Amazon driver sues civil rights agency for dropping her case following Trump's executive order
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order from President Donald Trump led a federal agency to drop an investigation into Amazon for allegedly discriminating against female drivers by failing to provide adequate bathroom breaks, according to a new lawsuit. The former Amazon delivery driver filed a lawsuit arguing that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is unlawfully abandoning her case and others like it following Trump’s order directing federal agencies to deprioritize the use of a key tool for enforcing U.S. civil rights law.
Massive Amazon cloud outage has been resolved after disrupting internet use worldwide
LONDON (AP) — A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world. The outage on Monday took down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming and financial platforms. Amazon said the outage was resolved as of Monday evening. The all-day disruption and the ensuing exasperation it caused served as the latest reminder that 21st century society is increasingly dependent on just a handful of companies for much of its internet technology, which seems to work reliably until it suddenly breaks down.
What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Web Services has faced a major outage, affecting users worldwide trying to connect to various online services. On Monday, AWS began recovering from the disruption but continued to address significant errors and connectivity issues. The problem was traced to the DynamoDB endpoint in the US-East-1 region, a critical cloud hub. This outage impacted major services like Snapchat, Roblox, and Fortnite. Experts have long warned about the risks of relying on a few big tech companies for key internet operations. Although such issues are usually resolved quickly, they highlight vulnerabilities in centralized cloud services.
Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery — the home of HBO, CNN and DC Studios — has signaled that it may be open to selling all or parts of its business, just months after announcing plans to split into two companies. In an announcement Tuesday, the entertainment and media giant said it had initiated a review of “strategic alternatives” in light of “unsolicited interest” it had received from multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros. specifically. Warner Bros. Discovery did not specify who that interest was coming from — but the review arrives after reports of a potential bidding war. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery jumped nearly 10% Tuesday.
US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores. Major ranching and farming groups all criticized Trump’s idea because it would likely hurt American ranchers and feedlot operators. And agricultural economists say that Argentine beef accounts for such a small slice of beef imports that even doubling that wouldn’t change prices much.
JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City's skyline
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase unveiled its new 60-story headquarters in New York City on Monday. The building replaces the Union Carbide Building at 270 Park Avenue. It's one of the first major office towers constructed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank plans to house around 10,000 of its 24,000 New York-based employees there. The copper-toned steel tower features 2.5 million square feet of space and new artworks. The building's construction was a major engineering feat due to its location above Metro North Railroad tracks. JPMorgan now plans to renovate its 383 Madison Avenue location.
Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown
Netflix’s missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer’s latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil. The results announced Tuesday broke Netflix’s six-quarter streak of posting a profit that eclipsed the analysts projections that steer investors. The Los Gatos, California cited an unexpected $619 million expense tied to the Brazilian tax dispute for the earnings shortfall while hailing its programming for delivering revenue the matched analyst forecasts. Investors, though, weren’t placated by the explanation as Netflix’s shares still fell by more than 6% in extended trading after the numbers came out.
Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump is welcoming Senate Republicans for lunch at the White House. It's not for urgent talks on how to end the shutdown, but a celebratory display of unity as they refuse to negotiate on Democratic demands for health care funds. Trump is praising GOP leaders by name. But Senate Democrats are also expressing confidence in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government until Trump and other Republicans engage them. Democrats want to extend health care subsidies that are expiring. Trump says he'll discuss health care, but only after the government reopens.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI has introduced its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, putting it in direct competition with Google. The new browser, launched Tuesday on Apple laptops, aims to make ChatGPT a gateway to online searches. This move could increase OpenAI's internet traffic and advertising revenue. CEO Sam Altman describes it as a chance to rethink browser use. Atlas will eventually be available on Windows, iOS, and Android. The browser faces a tough challenge against Google's Chrome, which has about 3 billion users.
Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags
An investor group that includes Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has built up one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment and plans to press the company's leadership on ways to improve the struggling amusement park operator's business. On Tuesday, Jana announced the group now holds about a 9% economic interest in Six Flags. Following the news, shares in the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company surged 17.7%. Despite the rally, shares remain down about 47% this year. Six Flags reported a $319.4 million loss for the first half of 2025.
