Kroger Albertsons merger could raise grocery costs, FTC chair warns
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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview
At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan’s mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers.30 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Murdoch’s REA raises Rightmove bid to £6.1bn
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Ko adds another LPGA win at Kroger Queen City
Lydia Ko won again on Sunday for her third LPGA Tour title in four starts.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War
A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was “just the beginning,” and an Israeli military official said, “Our strikes will intensify.”3 hours ago - Israel -
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FTC's Lina Khan on fighting for the underdog
Whether it's blocking big mergers, going after monopolies, or fighting daily consumer indignities, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan told 60 Minutes she fights for people who are being ...5 hours ago -
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FTC Chair Lina Khan wants to keep fighting non-competes
In an interview with 60 Minutes, the Federal Trade Commission head said the agency believes it has the authority to ban non-compete agreements — and will defend its case in court.5 hours ago -
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Lina Khan: From FTC commissioner to chair in hours
Hours after the Senate confirmed Lina Khan to the Federal Trade Commission, President Biden named her FTC Chair at just 32 years old: "My arrival represented a lot of change."5 hours ago -
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Kroger-Albertsons merger could raise grocery costs, FTC chair warns
Grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons want to merge. It's a move Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan worries could hurt customers already dealing with high food costs.6 hours ago -
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FTC head Lina Khan fighting Big Tech, Big Pharma and Big Groceries
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has gone after some of the biggest companies in the U.S. Under President Biden, the FTC has cracked down on big companies they say are hurting consumers.6 hours ago -
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FTC trustbuster Lina Khan: feared in boardrooms, cheered on by progressive
At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan's mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers.6 hours ago -
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California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines,8 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
The hidden costs of our dietary guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has been found to lack scientific rigor and transparency, leading to guidelines that drive chronic diseases in America, and the proposed farm bill reforms ...10 hours ago -
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Labour warns of gloomy reality for economy
The Scottish Secretary tells the BBC his party inherted the "worst economic and public service finances situation since the Second World War".17 hours ago -
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DNC Chair Jaime Harrison optimistic about turning Florida blue
Both Miami-Dade and Broward counties went for President Biden in 2020, while former President Donald Trump won the state by about three percentage points that year.Yesterday - Florida -
CBS News - Politics
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison optimistic about turning Florida blue
Both Miami-Dade and Broward counties went for President Biden in 2020, while former President Donald Trump won the state by about three percentage points that year.Yesterday - Florida -
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Mom of suspect in Georgia school shooting indicted and is accused of taping a parent to a chair
She was indicted in connection with an alleged domestic incident last year.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Harris campaign raised triple the funds in August that Trump team took in
Vice-president and Democratic national committee pulled in $257m while former president and Republicans saw $85m. Sign up for our free US election newsletter Kamala Harris’s presidential ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Intel’s stock seals strong week. But would a Qualcomm merger make sense?
One fund manager sees “more cons than pros” if the companies were to combine, after the Wall Street Journal reported that Qualcomm approached Intel about a possible deal.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Victor Halberstadt, chair of the Bilderberg foundation, 1939-2024
His deep commitment to the transatlantic relationship was rooted in his wartime experiences2 days ago -
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Lydia Ko one back of Jeeno Thitikul at Kroger Queen City Championship
Ko trails Thitikul by one shot through 36 holes of the Kroger Queen City Championship.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Middle East crisis live: latest updates Further violence between Israel and ...2 days ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
FTC sues three largest drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for engaging in alleged anticompetitive practices that boosted profits while “artificially” ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Co-chair of Haley’s Iowa campaign endorses Harris
Dawn Roberts, the co-chair of former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s campaign in Iowa, said Friday is endorsing Vice President Harris for president. In a column in the Des Moines Register, ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices high2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the price of insulin.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrats’ campaign arm raises $22M in August
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats' campaign arm, raised $22 million in the month after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. “The DCCC raised ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Up to $400 to change a lightbulb? Appliance repair costs are no joke
It is not uncommon to learn the cost of repairs is more than the cost to replace an appliance, experts say.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Minecraft PS5 Physical Edition Costs $30, Comes With $20 Of In-Game Currency
Mojang is now gearing up to give Minecraft a PS5 upgrade--one that’ll make full use of the console’s processing power, allowing you to run it in 4K at 60fps. The physical version of Minecraft for ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
FTC Chair Lina Khan Says Antitrust Regulations Help Small Businesses Too
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Khan said that monopolies aren't just a consumer rights issue.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Nelly Korda fighting off fatigue and chasing Ashleigh Buhai at Kroger
Nelly Korda had a tough time getting out of bed Thursday morning. Any Solheim Cup fatigue had no bearing on her standard of golf.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Israel’s pager attack has raised the stakes in the Middle East
For Hizbollah the strike is a humiliation, while some Israelis see it as a prelude to a wider offensive in Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
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Death of young Ernst & Young employee raises questions about workplace culture
Indian authorities are investigating the work environment at Ernst & Young after the death of a 26-year-old employee whose mother said she was overworked.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.3 days ago