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Logo of TikTok displayed in front of the flags of China and the United States.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause TikTok Ban Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt implementation of a law mandating either the sale of TikTok to an American company or a nationwide ban of the app, citing the need for his incoming administration to pursue a "political resolution." The request marks a notable... Read More »

Lina Khan, FTC Chair, speaking at a podium with American flags in the background.
FTC Finalizes Rule Mandating Full Price Disclosure to Combat Hidden Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule requiring businesses to disclose total prices upfront, including any mandatory fees, marking a significant move to protect consumers from hidden charges. Announced on Tuesday, the rule mandates that the total price, inclusive of all fees, be prominently displayed whenever pricing... Read More »

Suspect Luigi Mangione in handcuffs, wearing an orange jumpsuit, surrounded by law enforcement officers during his court appearance.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Faces Federal and State Charges

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson now faces federal charges, including murder and stalking, alongside state murder and terrorism charges previously filed in New York. Luigi Mangione, 26, was formally charged in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday, following his extradition from Pennsylvania. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan... Read More »

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Free TikTok" at a rally in support of the platform amid concerns over a possible ban.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2024, or face an unprecedented ban on the popular social media app. The ruling is a significant victory for the Justice Department and opponents... Read More »

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Canned Tuna Giants Settle Price-Fixing Claims for Over $216 Million

StarKist, Bumble Bee Foods, and their parent companies have agreed to pay more than $216 million to resolve claims that they colluded to inflate prices for canned tuna, following years of litigation and federal investigations. The settlements, approved by U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego on Friday, mark... Read More »

Elon Musk speaking at an event with a U.S. flag backdrop.
Pennsylvania Judge Allows Elon Musk’s $1 Million-a-Day Giveaway to Continue

A Pennsylvania state judge ruled on Monday that Elon Musk’s controversial $1 million-a-day giveaway to swing state voters can proceed, just one day before the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump. The ruling follows a surprising day of courtroom testimony,... Read More »

People using Chase bank ATMs.
JPMorgan Sues TikTok Users Over Check Fraud Amid Social Media ‘Glitch’ Craze

This summer, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram were flooded with videos demonstrating how users could deposit fake checks into Chase accounts and withdraw cash from ATMs immediately—even without available funds. The phenomenon rapidly gained traction, drawing thousands of participants and widespread attention online. Some videos garnered millions of... Read More »