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The FTC sues to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition

The FTC will try and block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard, citing concerns over negative effects on competition and innovation

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2022

FTC challenges Meta acquisition of VR company in court

Federal regulators open their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta’s acquisition of virtual-reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural, with opening arguments beginning Thursday in San Jose, California

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Why I hung up on the person who said he kidnapped my child

LOS ANGELES — I was driving home on the 110 Freeway when the music on the radio was interrupted by a phone call. The number displayed on my dashboard was (111) 111-1111 — an obvious fake. I should have let it go straight to voicemail, but for some reason I…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

Months after release from federal prison, TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau could face jail again

CHICAGO — TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau was warned years ago by a federal judge that a 10-year prison sentence for contempt wasn’t going to magically erase the whopping $37.6 million civil penalty he still owes for lying about his controversial weight-loss book.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 1, 2022

Kroger employees still aren't being paid

Since Labor Day, Kroger has blamed a "glitch" in its new payroll system for incomplete and late paychecks

Salon · Nov 30, 2022

Will the government crack down on bots after Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift meltdown?

After Ticketmaster fumbled its sales of Taylor Swift’s Eras stadium tour tickets earlier this month, the company blamed “bot attacks” and fans for the meltdown.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022

Microsoft will reportedly make concessions regarding Activision Blizzard deal

The Xbox manufacturer might enter a 10-year deal with PlayStation to appease UK regulators.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 28, 2022

'We Want Freedom': Chinese Protests Reflect Frustration With Country's Continuing COVID Restrictions

Plus: Reason's holiday gift guide, a possible new antitrust suit against Microsoft, and more...

Reason · Nov 28, 2022

‘Resort fees’ set be outlawed in the US by Joe Biden

President vows to eliminate charges intended ‘to confuse or deceive consumers’

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

The FTC might be readying a challenge to the Microsoft Activision deal, sources say

A new report from Politico suggests the FTC will file an antitrust lawsuit in a bid to stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022