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Amazon Sued by FTC and 17 States over Allegations it Inflates Online Prices and Overcharges Sellers
U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices, overcharge sellers, and stifle competition.
Target to Close 9 Stores, Including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Citing Safety Concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
Toymaker Lego will Stick to Quest for Sustainable Materials Despite Failed Recycle Attempt
Denmark's Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment to use recycled bottles did not work.
Amazon Prime Video will Soon Come with Ads, or a $2.99 Monthly Charge to Dodge Them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement; No Deal Yet for Actors
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Oil Prices Rise, Costing U.S. Drivers More and Helping Russia's War
Oil prices have risen, meaning drivers are paying more for gasoline and complicating the global fight against inflation — and feeding Russia's war chest.
Transphobic Trolls Melt Down, Call for Boycott over Two-Year-Old Braun Ad
Right-wing trolls lost their minds over a two-year-old ad that shows a transgender man with scars from top surgery using a Braun shaver.
Wildfire-prone California to Consider New Rules for Property Insurance Pricing
California will let insurance companies consider climate change when setting their prices, the state's chief regulator announced Thursday, a move aimed at preventing insurers from fleeing the state.
McCarthy Struggles to Pass a Temporary Spending Bill to Avoid a Shutdown as Others Look at Options
With no clear strategy and not much time, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed to keep trying to persuade his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill to prevent a federal government shutdown.
Did Your Kids Buy Gear in Fortnite Without Asking You? The FTC Says You Could Get a Refund
Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund.
What to Know about Renters Insurance and What it Does and Doesn't Cover
Many renters choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows.
Australia Tells Dating Apps to Improve Safety Standards to Protect Users from Sexual Violence
Australia's government said the online dating industry must improve safety standards, responding to research that three in four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms.
Chick-fil-A Returns to UK After Gay Rights Backlash
The Christianity-centered chicken chain is giving the United Kingdom another go after it closed a pop-up location in 2019.
A New Queer Hotel Is Coming to Downtown Las Vegas
Bent Inn Las Vegas, a 33-room nongaming hotel, is set to open in mid-October.
Protest Planned After Church Owned St. Louis Theater, Long a LGBTQ+ Haven, Says It Will No Longer Show Queer Movies
Former patrons of the Tivoli Theatre on St. Louis, which was once a nexus of LGBTQ+ culture in the city, are speaking out against the new owner, a church, no longer showing queer films at the space.
U.S. Says Elon Musk Should Not be Immune to Testifying about the Former Twitter
The U.S. says the former Twitter's request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is "meritless" and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company.
NYC Pension Funds and State of Oregon Sue Fox over 2020 Election Coverage
New York City's pension funds and the state of Oregon sued Fox Corporation, alleging the company harmed investors by allowing Fox News to broadcast falsehoods about the 2020 election that exposed the network to defamation lawsuits.
DOJ: Google Exploited Exclusive Search Engine Deals to Maintain Advantage
Federal lawyers and state attorneys general will try to prove Google rigged the market in its favor by locking in its search engine as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices.
Apple's New iPhones: Faster Chips, Better Cameras, New Charging Ports
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPhones — a lineup that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model.
Apple Expected to Unveil Next Generation of iPhones as Company Tries to Reverse Recent Sales Slump
Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become a late summer rite aimed at giving more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter's marquee product.