By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros Wednesday as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules. The European Commission imposed a 500 million euro ($571 million) fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options … [Read more...] about The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases
Souvlaki, popular Greek restaurant, temporarily closed in Baltimore: ‘Stay tuned’
Souvlaki has temporarily closed, according to the restaurant’s website. However, the Greek eatery, which has locations in Hampden and Federal Hill, along with two sites in Washington and one pending in Miami, plans to reopen for pickup and delivery soon, the website says. “Stay tuned,” the message reads. Souvlaki’s 3,200-square-foot space at 101-03 W. 36th St. is up for lease, … [Read more...] about Souvlaki, popular Greek restaurant, temporarily closed in Baltimore: ‘Stay tuned’
London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Vance says it’s decision time on peace deal
By ILLIA NOVIKOV, AAMER MADHANI and JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A planned meeting Wednesday between top U.S., British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was scrapped at the last minute, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance saying negotiations are reaching a moment of truth. “We’ve issued a very explicit … [Read more...] about London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Vance says it’s decision time on peace deal
Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants
By VALERIE GONZALEZ and GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Hubert Montoya burst out laughing when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security emailed to say he should leave the country immediately or risk consequences of being deported. He is a U.S. citizen. “I just thought it was absurd,” the Austin, Texas, immigration attorney said. It was an apparent glitch … [Read more...] about Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Five years after Harvey Weinstein ’s original #MeToo trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the landmark rape conviction. Opening statements are set for Wednesday in a trial that could take six … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial is set for opening statements at a different #MeToo moment


