TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
By Sheila Dang and Nazli Togrul (Reuters) - TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the popular short-form video app
Countries closing in on digital currencies but US lagging, study shows
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) - A total of 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with over half in advanced development, pilot or launch stages, a closely-followed study on Thursday showed. The
Tesla drivers lose US class action bid in battery range cases
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - Tesla owners who accused it of falsely advertising estimated driving ranges for its electric vehicles must pursue their claims in individual arbitrations rather than banding together in proposed class action lawsuits, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District
US to accelerate some payments to hospitals after UnitedHealth hack
By Michael Erman UnitedHealth hack: NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on Tuesday it will accelerate Medicare and Medicaid payments to some hospitals hurt by a hack at insurer UnitedHealth's technology unit Change Healthcare. The cyberattack on Change, disclosed on
US says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday the United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about "connected" car technology. The U.S. Commerce
US awards $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries for domestic semiconductor production
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is awarding $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to expand semiconductor production, the Biden administration said on Monday, in a bid to strengthen domestic supply chains. GlobalFoundries, the world's third-largest contract chipmaker, will build a
Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted by Britain, US and EU
By James Pearson LONDON (Reuters) - Lockbit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims' data to ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation, the gang and U.S. and UK authorities said on Monday. The operation was run
US says it dismantles ‘Warzone RAT’ malware service, suspects arrested
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Friday said they had seized websites used to sell cybercriminals malware called "Warzone RAT" that could be used to steal data from victims' computers. Two people in Malta and Nigeria have been arrested
US closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators said on Wednesday they have closed an investigation into engine fire risks in 3 million Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles, meaning they do not see grounds to order additional recalls or