Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal Permissible ingredients, mandatory detention, and burrowing mites. Reason · Mar 27
Ticketmaster quietly adds new hidden charges to cover crackdown on ‘junk fees,’ report says The company said it was abiding by rules introduced in 2025 The Independent UK · Mar 26
Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges Documents obtained by Guardian show company increased different fees to ‘offset revenue loss’ from FTC rule change The Guardian - US · Mar 26
A Lawsuit Settlement Highlights Trump's Hypocrisy on Government Meddling With Social Media Despite its rejection of the Biden administration's interference, the Trump administration is still asserting authority over online speech. Reason · Mar 25
'Fake MAGA Fan' Boasts Of Scamming Devoted Trump Supporters Out Of $30,000 In Brazen TikTok Scheme A TikToker claims to have scammed Trump supporters out of £23,700 through a fake MAGA persona, sparking outrage and raising concerns about online political scams. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Taxpayers warned over ‘deluge’ of tax return thefts - the warning sign that you’ve been targeted If someone has already used your social security number to file a tax return before you, it's important to let the IRS know The Independent UK · Mar 16
Can You Afford Retirement in Greece? 3 Tax Benefits Make It Possible Affordable luxury in the Mediterranean may be closer than you think. Here's how. Kiplinger · Mar 14
FTC Orders Invitation Homes to Refund $47 Million to Misled Renters The Federal Trade Commission ordered Invitation Homes to refund $47.2 million to renters after allegations of hidden fees and misleading leasing costs. International Business Times · Mar 12
3 Stocks Sending a Strong Signal With Massive Buybacks See which three industry leaders expanded buybacks, how large each authorization is versus market cap, and what risks and analyst targets may mean next. MarketBeat · Mar 9
10 Questions to Ask Before Co-Signing Anything for Family When someone you love asks you to co‑sign, it can be stressful. You want to help, but you also know that co‑signing for family is... Saving Advice · Mar 7
Tired of Unwanted Calls? Here's How to Help Thwart the Robocaller Invasion Consumers have options in the fight to help keep these infuriating interruptions at bay. Plus, what you can do if you answer a call by mistake. Kiplinger · Mar 6
Scammers Are Cloning Official Report Sites and Here’s Where to File Safely A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency. Right now, criminals don’t just steal identities or empty bank accounts. They clone the very websites… Clever Dude · Mar 5
‘It’s not Chase’s issue’: California woman gets $3K delivery from FedEx. Then she loses it through a little-known loophole A woman claims that a FedEx driver did not deliver her $3,000 camera. Now, FedEx is refusing to help her get it back. The Mary Sue · Feb 28
Trump's FTC backs off social media regulation despite finding that nearly 20% of America's children are online for 4 hours or more Kids are so addicted, their "compulsive unlocking" mirrors the biological clock of a smoker. Fortune · Feb 27
The Mary Sue · Feb 25 What Happens When Online Stores Misprice An Item? There’s nothing more frustrating than finding out that the item you’re buying on Etsy is pricier than initially listed. It’s either because it was mispriced or there were additional fees at checkout.
GOBankingRates · Feb 25 If You Own a Timeshare, Watch Out For This Scam That’s Costing Americans Millions Organized crime groups are running timeshare scams that cost Americans $300 million. Here's how the FBI said to protect yourself from fraud.
Reason · Feb 19 Federal Trade Commission Calls Chamber of Commerce 'Left-Wing'—Because It Opposes Onerous Regulations So now it’s radical to be against Biden-era merger notification requirements?
PC Gamer · Feb 16 'This marks a significant step towards addressing anticompetitive behaviors': Following a complaint from Opera, antitrust regulator launches an investigation into Microsoft Edge It's not over, it's just beginning.
Reason · Feb 13 Trump's FTC Chairman Sends a Threatening Letter to Apple for Not Promoting Enough Conservative Media Chairman Andrew Ferguson continues the Federal Trade Commission’s crusade against free speech with an official letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Reason · Feb 9 A First Amendment Lawsuit Challenges FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson's Vendetta Against NewsGuard The commission has targeted the news rating company with onerous record demands and a merger condition aimed at cutting off its revenue.
inkl · Feb 2 Driving the Future of Tech: Andronica Klaas’s Vision for Ethical AI and Sustainable Quality Practices In the relentless pursuit of weaving artificial intelligence into every facet of modern life, from the social media feeds that shape our worldview to the financial systems that underpin our economies
The Mary Sue · Feb 1 Texas man finds tattoo artist online. Then he gets scammed out of $300: ‘So many people saying the same thing’ Decades into the lifespan of the internet, “online” is still kind of the Wild West. Equal parts the perfect place to find small businesses and an unfortunate hotbed for scams, existing on the internet is as much of a coin flip as it is a thrill.
Fortune · Jan 31 The mystery behind Elizabeth Holmes' tweeting spree from prison Federal prisoners aren't allowed to have social media—but Holmes's X account has posted more than 4,400 times since September.
Operation Sports · Jan 28 EA Sale to Saudi Arabia Draws Scrutiny From US Lawmakers US lawmakers aren't entirely comfortable with the PIF owning America's biggest game publisher.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 28 Amazon will pay $309 million to settle return policy lawsuit — here's what it means for you Amazon has agreed to a settlement of over $1 billion, which includes contributing $309 million into payouts for affected customers over incorrect refunds.