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How to Claim a Fortnite Refund: Players Tricked Into Buying In-Game Items May Be Owed Part of $126m Payout

Fortnite players duped into unwanted purchases can claim part of a $126 million refund. The FTC is reopening claims until 9 July 2025 for those who missed the first round.

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FTC issues $126 million in Fortnite refunds, gives eligible players an extra 2 weeks to apply for their money back

If you missed out on the original filing deadline, you've got a second chance.

PC Gamer

Advertising Companies Cave to the FTC. Media Matters Sues To Defend the First Amendment.

Omnicom Group and the Interpublic Group of Companies accepted the Federal Trade Commission's anti-boycott proviso to complete their merger. Instead of capitulating to the commission, Media Matters is suing.

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Can A Wife Be Charged With Stealing Money From Her Husband’s Bank Account?

Finding out that your wife may have withdrawn money from your bank account can be shocking, and you might wonder, “Is this stealing money?” Whether it’s a joint account or a personal one, understanding legal boundaries and your rights matters. So, can a wife get away with stealing money from…

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Don't Miss These Four Tax Breaks for Americans Living Abroad in 2025

U.S. expats can reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of a handful of tax credits and deductions.

Kiplinger

The FTC Risks Chilling Speech With Its Advertising Boycott Investigation

The FTC’s investigation into advocacy groups like Media Matters and advertisers is an indefensible assault on the First Amendment.

Reason

9 Well-Known Tricks Used by Car Dealerships to Get More Money

Walking into a dealership with excitement about your next car can quickly turn stressful when sneaky car dealership tricks start rolling out. These tactics—from bait-and-switch bait to surprise fees and confusing financing—can cost you thousands and leave you second-guessing your purchase. But knowledge is power: understanding the game helps you…

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Democratic FTC Commissioner Quits—But That Doesn't Mean He's Dropping His Lawsuit

Trump fired Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya in March. Yesterday he gave up his claim to the job, but he's still challenging the White House's right to dismiss him.

Reason

FTC Pivots From Competition to Children

The result is the same: attacks on tech companies and attempts to violate Americans' rights.

Reason

Takeaways from AP's report on the business interests of Trump's surgeon general pick

President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. surgeon general has repeatedly said the nation’s medical and food systems are corrupted by special interests and people out to make a profit at the expense of Americans’ health

The Independent UK

How Democrats can pull off a win now

There is no need to wait for the next election

Salon

More Government Intervention Won't Make Concert Tickets Cheaper

There's only one way to eliminate the scalping market: Charge more for tickets.

Reason

5 Ways To Report A Bad Business Outside Of The BBB

For years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been the go-to for consumers looking to hold companies accountable. But in today’s digital age, relying solely...

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FTC tells GoDaddy to shape up and secure its hosting services following 2018 attacks

In the last seven years, GoDaddy has suffered multiple attacks, some of which were rather destructive.

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Baude on Trump v. Wilcox: "Predictable and Reasonable"

A defense of the Supreme Court's decision to let President Trump remove members of the NLRB and MSPB.

Reason

The Executive Power Case That Unites Donald Trump and Franklin Roosevelt

Trump’s firing of a federal agency head may soon spell doom for a New Deal era precedent that limited presidential power.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s vendetta against Media Matters morphs into Trump administration investigation

‘It’s clear that’s exactly what’s happening here, given Media Matters’ history of holding those same figures to account,’ Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said in reaction to the probe

PC Gamer

FTC drops 2-year case against Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Though the acquisition went ahead in 2023, the FTC has continued to appeal until now.

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FTC Will No Longer Continue Its Challenge Over Microsoft's Acquistion of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission will stop challenging Microsoft's acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard.

Reason

Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement of Fired NLRB and MSPB Members

"Because the Constitution vests the executive power in the President, he may remove without cause executive officers who exercise that power on his behalf, subject to narrow exceptions recognized by our precedents."

Reason

Justice Kagan Tells Us What She Really Thinks About President Trump

The Court "hand[s] the President the most unitary, meaning also the most subservient, administration since Herbert Hoover (and maybe ever)."

Reason

A Top Antitrust Enforcer Is Open To Prosecuting People Who Disagree With Him

Mark Meador thinks the Federal Trade Commission may have the legal right to investigate nonprofits that “advocate for the interests of giant corporations” if they don’t disclose their donors.

Reason

Trump's FTC Chair Is Continuing To Push Lina Khan's Antitrust Ideology

The Federal Trade Commission was established to protect consumers. Under Biden and Trump, its focus has shifted.

Reason

The FTC's Probe Into 'Potentially Illegal' Content Moderation Is a Blatant Assault on the First Amendment

In the name of "restoring freedom of speech," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson wants to override the editorial judgments of social media platforms.

Salon

The marketing scam we keep falling for

In “Little Bosses Everywhere,” Bridget Read explores why people are drawn to pyramid schemes

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