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FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect
A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effectTech - ABC News - October 21 -
FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule set to ban phony feedback
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
FTC moves to take the frustration out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a finalized rule to make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships they just don’t want anymore.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
What to know about the new FTC "click to cancel" rule
Retailers, gyms and other businesses are now required to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as to sign up.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Goes After Predatory Subscriptions
The rule goes after practices that trick users into subscriptions they can’t easily cancel.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
New FTC rule will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships
The Federal Trade Commission says it's going to make canceling costly subscriptions and memberships easier. The "click-to-cancel" rule will force companies to make canceling a subscription or ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data
The Federal Trade Commission must seal the cascade of leaks from the agency. Otherwise, it risks doing irreparable harm to its mission and the companies it is investigating.Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ rule will make ending unwanted subscriptions easier
The FTC has finalized a "click-to-cancel" rule that requires sellers to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up, in an effort to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Ex-FTC Executive Singh Spared Prison for Role in Crypto Fraud
The former chief engineer at FTX cooperated extensively with prosecutors in their case against founder Sam Bankman-Fried.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic
The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The FTC is making it easier to cancel subscriptions. You still need to remember one thing.
People who want to stop paying for a subscription or membership will soon be able to do so with just a call or a click instead of getting caught in a discouraging maze, according to federal rules ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Lyft told drivers they could make more than $30 an hour. The FTC says it deceived them.
Lyft made “deceptive” earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special incentives, the Federal Trade Commission said Friday in ...Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Abortion bans on the ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
'I'm not a cheater' - Pogba on doping ban
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "not a cheater" but accepts responsibility for the failed doping test that led to a ban.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales
Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young peopleBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting
Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
'I wasn't allowed to shower or use toilet by my abusive ex-girlfriend'
Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.Top stories - BBC News - October 13