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A signboard for Walmart Inc., which is listed on the Nasdaq Market site in New York, USA, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesestee lauder sued walmart A major retailer was sued in California federal court for allegedly selling counterfeit beauty products on its website and failing to take sufficient steps to ensure that only certified genuine products were available to consumers. Estée Lauder said it purchased, inspected and tested numerous products sold on Walmart.com using the Le Labo, La Mer, Clinique, Aveda, Tom Ford and Estée Lauder trademarks and determined they were counterfeit, according…

The Amazon Leo Satellite Connectivity sign will be on display during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 6, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Federal Communications Commission announced the approval on Tuesday. Amazon’s To compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the company is expanding its planned satellite constellation, calling for a deployment of 4,500 satellites.The FCC approval brings Amazon’s planned low-orbit satellite constellation to about 7,700. The company has launched more than 150 satellites since April using various rocket launch providers. Amazon said its goal is to begin offering satellite internet through…

Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the country continues to steer everyday Russians to its own tightly controlled alternatives to foreign technology platforms. On Tuesday, the government announced it was restricting access to Telegram to “protect Russian citizens” and accused the app of refusing to block content that authorities deem “criminal and terrorist.” Russia’s telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor said in a statement that it will continue to restrict the operation of the Telegram messenger “until there are no violations of Russian law.” “Personal data is not protected and there…

Tottenham were again booed as Newcastle secured a rare 2-1 away win, increasing the pressure on Spurs head coach Thomas Frank.The loss leaves Frank with the lowest winning percentage of any Spurs manager in the Premier League era, with a winning percentage of just 26.9 per cent, and the club now sit in a solid 16th place in the relegation battle. Despite this, a defiant Mr Frank insisted he was “1000 per cent” sure he would continue in his role. “You have to stay calm,” Frank said. “We have to get through this together.”The Danes were booed by their fans…

Gabriel Buiz | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Vatican Bank on Tuesday released two stock indexes that track stocks aligned with Catholic values. With its first foray into thematic investment products, the bank may roll out other financial products, including ETFs, in the future. The bank, which reports to a committee of cardinals and popes, said in a statement Tuesday that the Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles Index and the Morningstar IOR U.S. Catholic Principles Index include 50 medium- and large-sized companies deemed to meet Catholic ethical standards, including prioritizing human bonds and social justice. “Building benchmarks according to recognized Catholic…

Astera Research Institute reported fourth-quarter profits that beat sales and bottom line, but the stock fell by as much as 10% as sales fell short of some analysts’ expectations. Here’s how artificial intelligence infrastructure and semiconductor companies’ performance compares to LSEG’s consensus estimates.Earnings per share: 58 cents vs. 51 cents expected Earnings: $271 million vs. $250 million expectedFourth-quarter revenue increased 92% year-over-year. However, some analysts had expected the company to report revenue of more than $280 million in the same period.Astera Labs reported net income of $45 million for the quarter, an 82% increase from $24.7 million in the year-ago…

listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationU.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has downplayed his relationship with child molester Jeffrey Epstein after newly released emails shared details of their interactions.In the face of calls for his resignation, Mr. Lutnick told a Senate committee on Tuesday that he “barely knew” Mr. Epstein, but the emails appear to contradict Mr. Epstein’s previous accounts of their relationship.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”I had nothing to do with him, almost nothing to do with that person,” Lutnick said.The Commerce Secretary is the latest member of the political and economic elite to come under…

Facebook on Tuesday announced new AI-powered features designed to help users express themselves in more playful ways across the platform. Updates include animated profile pictures, photo restyle tools for Stories and Memories, and the ability to add animated backgrounds to text posts. Meta is working to keep Facebook relevant among younger users with its flagship app, and may be betting that these new features will provide a more personalized experience that will appeal to Gen Z. The new Animated Profile Photo feature applies motion effects to still photos, making it appear as if your subject is waving, forming a heart…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S., on Tuesday crushed pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies to change Senate filibuster rules to speed passage of a controversial voter identification bill.The SAVE America Act, introduced in January, would require voters to prove their citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and require them to submit a specific form of photo identification to vote. The bill is scheduled to be voted on in the House this week, but faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to use the filibuster to block it, saying it could disenfranchise…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street in London, England, on February 2, 2026.Alicia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ignored calls to resign, but an analyst has warned that a “Sword of Damocles” hangs over the influential bond market until a successor is clear.Pressure on Starmer has increased amid criticism of his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States in 2024, despite Mandelson’s links to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The release of millions of new emails and files related to Epstein has shed new light…