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California lawmakers fast-track bill that would require online sellers to verify their identity 06/11/2024 07:49pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California bill that would require marketplaces like eBay and Nextdoor to start collecting bank accounts and tax identification numbers from high-volume sellers who advertise online but collect payments offline was fast-tracked by Democratic lawmakers with committees vo American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album 06/11/2024 06:56pm • NEW YORK (AP) — American investor Martin Shkreli is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly retaining and sharing recordings from a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album that he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction on securities fraud charges. The lawsuit was brought Monday by a cryptocurrency Union: 4 Florida police officers indicted for 2019 shootout that left UPS driver and passerby dead 06/11/2024 06:22pm • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Four Florida police officers have been indicted in connection with a 2019 shootout on a busy street that left a UPS driver, the two robbers who hijacked him and a nearby driver dead, their union confirmed Tuesday. The South Florida Police Benevolent Association critic Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses 06/11/2024 04:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 A Europe’s far right won ground in the EU elections. Can they unite to wield power? 06/11/2024 02:31pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The next European Parliament will have more hard-right members than ever before, occupying close to a quarter of the 720 seats. But they will have to overcome differences if they want to maximize their influence on the EU policies that roil their constituents: migration, climate ru How to find that tricky balance between lawn and not-lawn. And care for it sustainably 06/11/2024 12:40pm • In lawn care, as in politics, an extreme, black-or-white approach can be impractical and turn off the masses. But in the garden, at least, gray can be the perfect shade of green. Take, for instance, the No Mow May movement. Is it necessary to allow your entire property to turn into a weedy meadow fo UK's glum Conservatives try to shift the mood with a promise of tax cuts as polling day nears 06/11/2024 10:09am • LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday implored British voters, and his own party, to throw him a lifeline in the U.K.'s election, pledging to cut taxes and reduce immigration if his Conservative Party is reelected on July 4. With the Conservatives trailing the left-of-center Labour P DC biotech Vanda, fixing stage fright and jet lag, gets unsolicited buyout offer 06/11/2024 07:42am • D.C.-based Vanda Pharmaceuticals, with treatments in development for jet lag, sea sickness and stage fright, has received an unsolicited takeover offer from British drugmaker Cycle Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth $446 million. Cycle has a portfolio of U.S.-approved drugs for treatments of immunol Republican contenders for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat clash over support for Trump 06/11/2024 01:37am • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Three of the four Utah Republicans vying for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney sought to portray themselves as the most loyal to former President Donald Trump during Monday’s primary debate, while the likely frontrunner stood out as someone willing to challenge par Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up 06/10/2024 10:01pm • CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses, spotlighting a slew of features Monday designed to soup up the iPhone, iPad and Mac. And in a move befitting a company known for its marketing prowess, the AI technology coming as par 13 Orlando Theme Parks Everyone Should Visit Once 06/10/2024 08:00pm • If your family is begging for a theme park getaway, look no further than a trip to Orlando, Florida. Choose from a variety of parks to suit all tastes, from the classic rides and characters at Walt Disney World Resort to the heart-pounding thrills of Universal Orlando Resort. (And take note: these r Should You Get a Full-Body MRI? 06/10/2024 08:00pm • Full-body MRIs have been in the spotlight recently -- with celebrities and influencers using the tool to get a comprehensive picture of their health. For a high price, these all-encompassing MRIs will scan the body from head to toe and have the ability to detect various abnormalities that may be lur What Makes a Healthy Olive Oil? 06/10/2024 08:00pm • Known for its light feel and fruity aroma, olive oil is widely favored in Mediterranean cooking. It's also associated with many health benefits. Some studies suggest that daily consumption of virgin olive oil may lower cardiovascular mortality risks. And replacing butter with olive oil can contribut CrowdStrike, KKR rise; Huntington Bancshares, Tesla fall, Monday, 6/10/2024 06/10/2024 04:21pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: Tesla Inc., down $3.69 to $173.79. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund will vote against the proposed compensation package for CEO Elon Musk. Southwest Airlines Inc., up $1.95 to $29.70. Elliott Investment Manageme Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat 06/10/2024 04:04pm • NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) — Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination for an open Georgia congressional seat on the strength of his alignment with the former president and other national GOP figures. But opponent Mike Dugan is arguing that Jack’s Washingt