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Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list pricesABC News - 19h -
Tuition fees in England set to climb above £10,000
Announcement expected in next year’s spending reviewFinancial Times - 8h -
Canada announces new border rules following Trump tariff threat
The government has pledged a joint "strike force" and 24/7 aerial surveillance, as well as a host of other measures.BBC News - 12h -
FTC announces final rule banning junk fees on tickets and hotels
Consumers are one step closer to saying goodbye to more hidden junk fees for good.NBC News - 18h -
49ers announce suspension for De'Vondre Campbell for final three games of season after veteran refused to play
The linebacker did not take the field in San Francisco's last matchupCBS Sports - 20h -
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.CBS News - 20h -
FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees on Tuesday, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People deserve ...The Hill - 21h -
New federal rule bans 'junk fees' on hotels, live-event tickets
It would require businesses to disclose total prices upfront.ABC News - 1d -
'Get rid of that three-times-throwing-over-to-first-base junk': Managers talk new rules, the playoffs and more
We spoke to skippers at the winter meetings to get their take on the state of the game.ESPN - 1d -
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This NBA team's winning strategy: 'Junk up' the game
If you ask the famously blunt Ime Udoka, head coach of the Houston Rockets, to describe the identity of his team, he won’t sugarcoat it.NBC News - 2d -
Junk bonds outperformed in 2024. Will 2025 be their breaking point?
The bond market risks remaining volatile in 2025, despite the burst of investor optimism about the economy following the U.S. presidential election.MarketWatch - 4d -
White House Cracks Down on Overdraft Fees
With regard to overdrafting, banks will now be able to choose from three options for recourse.Inc. - 5d -
CFPB announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees; trade group sues in response
The CFPB says the rule will save American consumers $5 billion annually.CNBC - 5d -
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.CBS News - 5d -
New Federal Rule Limits Overdraft Fees at Large Banks
It is unclear whether the rule, which could help save Americans billions in fees each year, will remain in place after President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to office.The New York Times - 5d -
CFPB announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday announced the final version of a rule limiting banks’ ability to charge overdraft fees.NBC News - 5d -
Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Chair FTC
The current commissioner, a Republican, will oversee less aggressive antitrust policies and vows to undo the work of current chair Lina Khan.Inc. - 6d -
Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Rep. Adam Smith calls on Johnson to strike transgender care ban from final NDAA
Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, is requesting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) strike a provision from the annual defense policy bill targeting some ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of ‘second coup’
Yoon Suk Yeol subjected to travel ban after his party’s boycott of impeachment vote condemned by opposition. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been banned from leaving the country, as ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
ACLU spurns 'flawed and dangerous' ruling on TikTok ban
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned Friday’s “flawed and dangerous” federal appeals court ruling that upheld the law banning the social media platform TikTok. “This ruling sets a ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
FDA may finally ban artificial red food dye from foods
Is Red No. 3 safe? The FDA may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, the coloring found in beverages, snacks, cereals and candies.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
TikTok Creators React to Legal Ruling on U.S. Ban
The social media service was flooded with videos on Friday after a panel of judges upheld a law that could shutter the app in the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Bipartisan lawmakers call on FTC to investigate FanDuel, DraftKings
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) sent a joint letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department on Friday urging lawmakers to investigate the actions of FanDuel and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees
Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10
Ed Sheeran announced this week he's taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan on Jan. 24, 2025 — the first major international concert to be held in the country.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Senators grill airlines over "junk fees," stowaway headed back to U.S.
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
LPGA and USGA announce new eligibility rules for transgender golfers
Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why Rules On Data Scammers and Credit Card Fees May Be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Swansong
The CFPB is meant to act in the best interest of the American consumer, but powerful corporate opposition and the ire of Elon Musk may mean a dicey future for the agency.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
The dos and don’ts at top London hotels
The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.
The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Inquiry
It will fall to the incoming Trump administration to pursue or drop the investigation.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
UK junk food ad ban includes porridge and pitta bread snacks
Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts
Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...CBS News - Dec. 3
