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Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Activision Blizzard, including how the videogame company handled employees’ allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination.

Apple just released the latest iOS. It doesn’t bring a big visual overhaul, but new tools like weather notifications, a Focus mode and Live Text photo scanning make everyday use easier.

The companies said the Covid-19 vaccine generated levels of antibodies that were similar to those of younger adults. Pfizer will seek emergency use authorization in the U.S. as early as the end of the month.

The largest U.S. pharmacy chain by stores said it plans to add 25,000 employees this week in a single-day hiring spree to prepare for a potential surge in demand for Covid-19 booster shots.

Facebook knows, in acute detail, that its platforms are riddled with flaws but hasn’t fixed them. That’s a key finding of a Journal series that launched this week, based on an array of internal company documents. Read all the stories here.

Workers at Mondelez International have ended a weekslong strike as union members overwhelmingly accepted a new four-year contract.

The Delta variant’s spread shows how Covid-19 can continue to slow economic growth even as governments push to get more people vaccinated.

ByteDance implements “youth mode” for users under age 14 as Beijing steps up scrutiny of tech use by young people.

Tesla plans to expand access to its Full Self-Driving system and defends its technology. A safety official says more work is needed and calls the name irresponsible.

The Biden administration is preparing an array of actions, including sanctions, to disrupt the digital finance infrastructure that facilitates ransomware cyberattacks, a national security threat traced to Russia.