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Federal prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed bribery case against Indian billionaire Adani fired, sources say

A federal prosecutor who withdrew from the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani shortly after senior Justice Department officials moved to dismiss the charges has been fired, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Andrew Tyler, an acting assistant chief in the fraud section of the Criminal Division, was removed on Tuesday…

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Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations

Medical device maker Boston Scientific said on Wednesday that a cyberattack disrupted its global operations, including systems it relies on to process and ship customer orders.  The incident, which Boston Scientific said it uncovered on Tuesday, continues to affect the company’s business as it works to restore operations.  In a securities filing on Wednesday, the global manufacturer…

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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in less than a decade, Treasury data shows

The national debt topped $40 trillion, according to Treasury Department data released on Wednesday, representing a fiscal milestone that underscores the federal government’s mounting borrowing and interest costs.   The Treasury Department’s daily financial report shows that the nation’s debt reached $40.05 trillion on August 18, more than double its level in 2017. The federal debt has…

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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose fraud or terrorism convictions of leaders

Washington — The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to require nonprofits to disclose in their annual tax filings whether their top officials have been convicted of certain financial or terrorism-related crimes, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told CBS News. The IRS disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual…

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AI is driving up consumer prices. That won’t stop anytime soon, experts say.

The torrent of corporate spending on artificial intelligence in the U.S. is driving up consumer prices, working against efforts to cool inflation.  AI requires enormous computing power, driving demand for the semiconductors that enable it. Rising chip costs are also prompting electronics manufacturers to raise prices on smartphones, computers, software and other tech accessories. Consumers are…

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