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Snap shares drop as FTC refers MyAI chatbot complaint to the DOJ
Snap shares closed down 5% on Thursday after the Federal Trade Commission said it would refer a complaint against the company to the Department of Justice.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers
US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleges 'rigged' soft drink competition
FTC refers Snap complaint alleging its chatbot harms young users
In a rare move, the FTC issued a statement that revealed it referred a complaint against Snap to the DOJ, alleging an AI-powered chatbot is harmful to users.
Apartment giant Greystar facing FTC lawsuit over misleading rental fees
The suit accuses the company of falsely advertising rental prices by failing to inform renters of numerous mandatory fees.
California lawmakers move to speed up rebuilding, recovery in Los Angeles with new legislation
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.
FTC: Three major PBMs inflated drug prices by $7.3 billion from 2017-2022
Traveling over our heads at hypersonic speeds beyond Mach 7, lies the future of spy plane technology. It can be anywhere in the world in one hour, enter any country unnoticed, and be out before their jets can even get into the sky. CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports on the latest news from the FTC.
FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Exit Interview: ‘I Hope We Don’t See Backsliding’
On the final days of her tenure as Federal Trade Commission chair, Lina Khan sits down with WSJ’s Damian Paletta to reflect on her historically aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement and what the future could hold.
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FTC seeks feedback on the largest single-family rental investors
The Federal Trade Commission wants to understand more about how “mega investors” have impacted home prices and rents across the country.
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast."
Japan firms face serious labour crunch from aging population, survey shows
Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country's population continues to shrink and age rapidly.
How to prepare for an emergency: Create a 'go bag,' do a home inventory and other lessons from the L.A. fires we can all learn
If you have time to prepare before an emergency situation that may require evacuation, such as incoming extreme weather, fill up your car’s gas tank, per the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparedness guide. You should also check your tires, oil tank and any general maintenance that’s needed.