Seattle Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion

The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday. The Khosla family entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions for $9.612 billion, according to a person familiar with the deal. … Read more

Alibaba sold dangerous drugs to Americans but avoided DOJ prosecution, public records show

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren’t pursued. Source link

Alibaba probe unearthed evidence it knowingly let dangerous drugs be sold to U.S. consumers

For eight years, Chinese online retailer Alibaba and its U.S. payment processing company failed to prevent dangerous drugs, chemicals and pill presses from being sold to American customers — even after employees warned of compliance problems, public records show. Source link

Probe of Alibaba unearthed evidence it knowingly let dangerous drugs be sold to U.S. consumers — but DOJ did not prosecute

For eight years, Chinese online retailer Alibaba and its U.S. payment processing company failed to prevent dangerous drugs, chemicals and pill presses from being sold to American customers — even after employees warned of compliance problems, public records show. Prosecutors at the Justice Department believed they had enough evidence to prove that the companies had … Read more

Trump’s ties to Erdogan sold him on this year’s NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. president to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even … Read more

Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania development probed over alleged money laundering, drug trafficking

An Albanian-American man who sold land for a possible luxury development backed by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is under investigation for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering, Albanian court records reviewed by CBS News show.  The controversial plans to build resorts in long-protected natural coastal areas have sparked mass protests in Albania’s capital Tirana. … Read more

Some ZYN nicotine pouches can be sold as safer than cigarettes, FDA says

The maker of ZYN nicotine pouches can tell consumers its products are safer to use than cigarettes, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The agency has authorized Swedish Match USA, Inc., which is part of Philip Morris International, … Read more

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

RICHMOND, Va. — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion of … Read more

Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

SAN FRANCISCO — Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said. Three babies between 2 and 5 months became ill in April and May in California, Pennsylvania and Washington after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant … Read more

Lounge chair sold on Amazon recalled after person’s finger amputated

A lounge chair sold on Amazon is being recalled after a report that an individual’s finger was amputated while adjusting the chair, officials said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The recall of the chair, made by the company Giantex, was initiated after the chair … Read more