Trump admin proposes letting companies report earnings only twice a year

The Securities and Exchange Commission, the nation’s top regulator for publicly traded companies, issued a proposal Tuesday that would give companies the option to report their earnings and financials only twice per year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Under current SEC rules, in place since … Read more

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Friday that it has partnered with seven tech companies to tap into their artificial intelligence in classified systems, allowing the military to boost its use of AI to help it fight wars. Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide resources to help “augment warfighter decision-making … Read more

Companies must now quickly respond to stalking warrants in Oregon as new law takes effect

A new law takes effect in Oregon on Friday that forces communications and social media companies to promptly comply with search warrants linked to stalking and domestic violence cases. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The law, believed to be the first of its kind in … Read more

How do debt relief companies negotiate settlements with your creditors?

The debt settlement concept sounds straightforward, but the process behind it can feel opaque. Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Getty Images When you’re buried in debt, as a hefty number of borrowers are right now, handing the problem to someone else sounds like it could offer serious relief. And, that’s exactly what debt relief companies sell — the idea … Read more

What do debt relief companies actually do with your monthly payments?

Debt relief companies don’t simply pass your monthly payment along to creditors — at least not initially, anyway. Skaman306/Getty Images Household and credit card debt levels are higher than ever right now, and, in turn, millions of Americans are carrying credit card balances they can’t pay down. And, the burden is only growing as the … Read more

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million. Both companies have decided not to pursue any new offshore … Read more

Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund

Tory Starr is worried about the people who get medical care at Open Door Community Health Centers along California’s North Coast. “They’re the folks that work at restaurants. They’re the teacher’s aides,” said Starr, a registered nurse who became Open Door’s chief executive more than six years ago. Those patients, he said, are “really the … Read more

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies ‘exploiting’ AI models made in US

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race. In a Thursday memo, Michael Kratsios, the president’s chief science and technology adviser, accused foreign entities … Read more