Taylor Swift's attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday was met with great enthusiasm from the crowd, and has had a positive economic impact on the city. Chiefs star Travis Kelce opened up about Swift's attendance on his podcast, and business owners reported an increase in sales of merchandise featuring her and Kelce. Fans are excited to see what the future holds for the possible couple.
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The Writers Guild of America, East and West, have reached a tentative agreement with the film and television industry, ending a five-month strike. The agreement includes pay increases, strict regulations for the use of artificial intelligence, and increases in employer contributions to health plans, pension plans, and other benefits. The agreement must still be ratified by the 11,500 film and TV members of the union before it can go into effect.
The FTC and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust case against Amazon, alleging the company has used its market power to maintain higher prices and harm customers and rivals. FTC Chair Lina Khan noted the immediate harm of Amazon's alleged anti-competitive practices, and the lawsuit seeks to hold the company accountable and restore the competitive conditions that existed before its conduct. This case is the latest in a series of antitrust actions taken against tech giants and could have far-reaching implications for the industry.
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $785 million, with several players in Saturday's drawing winning big prizes. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. If you're lucky enough to win, experts recommend consulting a financial advisor and planning for taxes. Increase your chances of winning by purchasing multiple tickets or joining a lottery pool.
CBS News' "60 Minutes" recently visited Ukraine to investigate the use of US financial and military aid in the country's war with Russia. President Joe Biden has promised to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine, and the White House has requested an additional $20 billion in aid. The program is looking into how the aid is being used and whether it is helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
The Biden administration has proposed regulations to protect Americans from medical debt by barring unpaid medical bills from affecting patients' credit scores. This could help millions of people who have medical debt on their credit reports, and is one of the most significant federal actions to tackle medical debt. The regulations are currently open for public comment, with the final regulations expected to be released later this year.
Project Veritas, a right-wing video operation known for its heavily edited clips, has suspended operations and laid off its remaining "journalists" due to financial difficulties. CEO Hannah Giles said the layoffs and pause in fundraising were due to "various events and circumstances," including a lawsuit filed against founder James O'Keefe in May. It is unclear when Project Veritas will resume operations.
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media mogul, is set to step down from his role as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp. and take on the role of emeritus chairman, with his eldest son Lachlan taking on the role of sole chair. Rupert will take on his new role at the companies' next shareholder meetings in mid-November, marking the end of a seven-decade career that saw him build a media dynasty and establish himself as one of the world's most influential media executives.