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Theranos founder objects to $250 monthly restitution sought by U.S.

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors argue that Holmes should be required to pay at least $250 each month — or 10 percent of her earnings, whichever is greater — in criminal monetary penalties upon supervised released. But Holmes' lawyers pushed back on the…

How billions in COVID-19 pandemic relief aid was stolen or wasted

By Richard Lardner, Jennifer McDermott, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press

Fraudsters used Social Security numbers of dead people to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected 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.

Republican-controlled House approves bills to protect gas stoves amid air quality concerns

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Bills approved this week would prohibit use of federal money to regulate gas stoves as a hazardous product and block an Energy Department rule setting stricter energy efficiency standards for stovetops and ovens.

Robert Gottlieb, celebrated literary editor of Toni Morrison and Robert Caro, dies at 92

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Gottlieb died Wednesday and had one of the most remarkable runs of any editor after World War II, helping shape the modern publishing canon.

How Europe is leading the world in the push to regulate artificial intelligence

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

It comes as authorities worldwide are racing to rein in AI, and the legislation could act as a model for other places working on similar regulations.

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.1 percent, its highest level in 16 years, suggests that it believes the much higher borrowing rates it's engineered have made some progress in taming inflation.

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press

Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market.

Fox News says it 'addressed' onscreen caption calling Biden a 'wannabe dictator'

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Fox said in a statement Wednesday that “the chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed.” The website Mediaite reported that the message was onscreen for 27 seconds. It was also not removed when the telecast was rerun late at…

European Commission charges Google with antitrust violations, says it must break up digital ad business

By Kelvin Chan, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The unprecedented decision Wednesday to push for such a breakup marks a significant escalation by Brussels in its crackdown on Silicon Valley digital giants.

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell announces interest rates will remain unchanged as inflation eases

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed’s move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.1 percent, its highest level in 16 years, suggests that it believes the much higher borrowing rates it’s engineered have made some progress in taming inflation.