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Walmart agrees to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived delivery drivers about pay

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Finance

Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived its delivery drivers about pay, costing them tens of millions of dollars in earnings. The…

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US FTC airs concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content | TechCrunch

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Technology

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns over allegations that Apple is censoring conservative content on the Apple News app. In a letter to Apple CEO…

Read more US FTC airs concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content | TechCrunch

Bipartisan SCAM Act would require online platforms to crack down on fraudulent ads

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Gadgets

Without meaningful deterrents, Big Tech companies will do what’s profitable, regardless of the cost to consumers. But a new bipartisan bill could add a check that would make…

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US Congress members call for ‘thorough review’ of EA’s $55 billion sale

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 · Gadgets

Before Electronic Arts goes private in a groundbreaking sale, some US lawmakers are pleading for some federal oversight. Democratic members of the US Congress, as part of the…

Read more US Congress members call for ‘thorough review’ of EA’s $55 billion sale

The FTC isn’t giving up on its antitrust case against Meta

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 · Gadgets

The Federal Trade Commission lost its antitrust case against Meta last year, but the regulator hasn’t given up on its attempts to punish the social media company for…

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Polymarket returns to U.S. users after a nearly 3-year hiatus

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Politics

Talk is cheap—but Polymarket lets you put your money where your mouth is. Nearly four years after being shut down by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the…

Read more Polymarket returns to U.S. users after a nearly 3-year hiatus

Instacart to pay $60 million in refunds after feds allege it deceived customers

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 · Technology

Instacart has agreed to refund $60 million to customers to settle allegations that the grocery shopping service engaged in deceptive marketing and billing practices, the Federal Trade Commission said…

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Amazon Prime refunds are going out after $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s when your refund could arrive.

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 · Technology

Amazon has started issuing payments to eligible Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement over federal allegations that it misled customers. The online retailer agreed to the…

Read more Amazon Prime refunds are going out after $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s when your refund could arrive.

Meta’s victory over the Federal Trade Commission shows the market moves faster than antitrust enforcement

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Politics

The federal government’s yearslong case to label Meta a monopoly ended on Tuesday when a federal court ruled in favor of the tech giant. The ruling sets the…

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Lina Khan Stays Remarkably on Message on ‘The Adam Friedland Show’

November 13, 2025November 14, 2025 · Gadgets

Former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan says she doesn’t have any desire to run for elected office, but she sure knows how to stay on message like…

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Former FTC Chair Lina Khan will help Zohran Mamdani build his new administration

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 · Gadgets

A familiar face will be helping Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani set up his new administration before he takes office in 2026. Lina Khan, former Federal Trade Commission Chair under…

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Amazon Prime Day is

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 · Breaking News

Two consumers allege that Amazon misled customers by promoting false discounts on its site during its summer Prime Day sale.  In a proposed class action lawsuit filed in…

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FTC sues Zillow and accuses it of buying off rival Redfin

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · Gadgets

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing home-search website Zillow, alleging that it paid rival Redfin $100 million to eliminate competition in the online listing business. The suit…

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Feds accuse Zillow of paying rival Redfin $100 million to

September 30, 2025October 1, 2025 · Finance

Federal regulators are accusing online real estate firm Zillow of paying rival Redfin $100 million to discourage competition in home rental advertising, harming both renters and property managers.…

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Here’s how to get a refund from the historic Amazon Prime settlement

September 26, 2025September 29, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Amazon will soon have to refund some Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission – $1.5 billion of which will be returned…

Read more Here’s how to get a refund from the historic Amazon Prime settlement

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle federal claims it misled Prime members

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 · Finance

Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission case over whether it duped customers into signing up for Prime and made it difficult for…

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Amazon is paying $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it duped customers into signing up for Prime

September 25, 2025September 27, 2025 · Gadgets

Amazon will pay a record civil penalty to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission. The agency accused Amazon of tricking consumers into signing up for a…

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Supreme Court to reconsider a 90-year-old precedent protecting independent agency officials

September 22, 2025September 23, 2025 · World News

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide on reversing a 90-year precedent that has protected independent agencies from direct control by the president. The court’s conservative majority…

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Amazon faces trial this week over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime membership

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 · Technology

Amazon faces a court hearing in Seattle this week to face allegations by federal regulators that the e-commerce giant duped customers into signing up for its Prime membership…

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Spotting scams when shopping secondhand on online marketplaces: Denver7 Smart Shopper

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — Denver7 is always looking for ways to help you shop smarter. We’ve covered the ways that shopping second-hand can help you save money. But if you’re doing…

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