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Democrats sue Trump administration over alleged interference in US midterm elections
Democratic congressional leaders have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration is overstepping its authority over state elections, while the Justice Department insists its actions are lawful.
eBay says its strategy is working. Why is it cutting another 1,000 jobs?
eBay is cutting around 1,000 employees in its second major workforce reduction of 2026 even as revenue, marketplace volumes and its share price improve, signalling a deeper shift toward recommerce, collectibles, advertising and faster-growing categories.
DOJ arrests more than 24 people in California voter fraud operation
Federal authorities arrested more than two dozen noncitizens over alleged voter registration and voting offences, intensifying a dispute with California ahead of November's congressional elections.
Intuit to acquire AI revenue management startup Sequence as QuickBooks moves deeper into enterprise software
Intuit's proposed acquisition of Sequence strengthens its push into complex business billing and financial automation, but the company's volatile share price reflects a larger debate about whether artificial intelligence will protect or disrupt established accounting software platforms.
OpenAI accuses former employee who joined Apple of taking unreleased device files
OpenAI alleges a former employee transferred more than 100 files about an unreleased product before joining Apple, while Apple says it has found no evidence supporting the claim.
Private Bancorp profit rises 18% as deposits grow, but Q3 earnings miss estimates
Private Bancorp grew Q3 profit and revenue despite missing EPS estimates. See what deposits, margins, credit quality and book value mean for PBAM.
Marini SkinSolutions’ $115 Night Zyme mask earns a major beauty award. What does the recognition mean for premium skincare?
Marini SkinSolutions' Night Zyme Overnight Glass Skin Resurfacing Complex has been named Best Overnight Mask in the 2026 Marie Claire US Beauty Awards. The recognition strengthens the product's premium skincare positioning, although editorial awards and clinical efficacy remain distinct measures of performance.
Bayer’s new biofertilizer partnership tackles a major challenge in agricultural biotechnology
Bayer Crop Science has entered a collaboration with Switch Bioworks to develop biological nitrogen technologies using genetically programmed microbes. The agreement combines Switch Bioworks' research platform with Bayer's agricultural product-development capabilities, but field performance and commercial viability remain to be established.
PG&E warns 88,000 California customers face possible power shutoffs across 29 counties
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is preparing for potentially widespread public safety power shutoffs across Northern and Central California as powerful offshore winds and dry vegetation elevate wildfire risks. The October 14 to 17 weather event could affect thousands of medically vulnerable customers, testing the utility's emergency response capabilities and highlighting the continuing trade-off between wildfire prevention and electricity reliability.
Navitas Semiconductor unveils new NVIDIA-linked AI technology. Can it reverse its revenue decline?
Navitas Semiconductor has developed a new 800-volt power delivery board in collaboration with NVIDIA, advancing its AI data-center ambitions as investors assess the company's financial turnaround.