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FTC Investigates 8 Companies on ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices

FTC Investigates 8 Companies on ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered eight companies to provide information the agency said was offering products and services that use personal data to set prices based on a shopper’s individual characteristics.


Whole Food Settles Lawsuit After Firing Employee for Wearing Black Lives Matter Mask

Whole Foods settled a lawsuit with former employee Savannah Kinzer, who was fired for refusing to remove her Black Lives Matter facemask, following allegations of unlawful termination and racism.

Elon Musk Talks About AI, Reveals Experience With Son-Turned-Daughter in Interview

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said in a Daily Wire interview that his perspectives regarding gender ideology and population are deeply personal after he had to deal with one of his sons deciding to cut ties with him by changing both name and gender.

Kakao Founder Brian Kim Faces Possible Arrest for Alleged Stock Price Manipulation

Brian Kim, Kakao's founder, is facing allegations that he manipulated SM Entertainment's stock price to block a rival's acquisition attempt.


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Family Business in Hong Kong Under Fire for Repackaging Tofu in Poor Hygiene Conditions
Hong Kong company known for its fermented Tofu, Liu Ma Kee, faces backlash after it was revealed that they imported and repackaged tofu under unsanitary conditions, contrary to its claims of producing it from scratch.
Over 3.3 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard After Injury Reports
Bissell has recalled 3.3 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in North America due to a burn risk, following over 150 injury reports linked to the defect.
Boeing Plans Major Overhaul to Rebuild Trust Following 737 Max Crashes That Cost Them $30 Billion
Boeing, facing severe financial and reputational damage from the 737 Max crashes, is implementing a comprehensive recovery plan involving better safety measures, workforce training, and buying back its troubled fuselage supplier.
Stellantis Recalls Over 24,000 Minivans Over Battery Fire Risk; Owners Advised to Park Outdoors
Stellantis recalls over 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans due to a potential battery fire risk, advising owners to park outdoors and avoid charging. At the same time, they investigate a defect linked to seven reported fires.
ECB’s Interest Rates Remain Unchanged But May See Cuts in September
The European Central Bank announced that it would keep interest rates unchanged but may change by the next quarter.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected to Second Term
The European Commission has re-elected its president, Ursula von der Leyen, for another five-year term. The continent is facing crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change to migration to economic issues.
Google Faces Italian Antitrust Investigation for Misleading User Consent Practices
Italy's antitrust agency is investigating Google and its parent company, Alphabet, over alleged unfair practices in how they obtain user consent for combining personal data across services like YouTube, Gmail, and Maps.
China Investigates 16 Companies for Illegally Testing Job Seekers with Pregnancy Tests
Investigations are underway into Chinese companies accused of conducting illegal pregnancy tests on job applicants, which contradicts national efforts to address low birth rates.
Elon Musk to Move X, SpaceX HQs from California to Texas After Newsom Passes Trans Rights Law
Elon Musk made his intention to move the headquarters of his companies SpaceX and X, formerly Twitter, from California to Texas after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a transgender rights law.
German-Russian Businessman Jailed for Illegally Shipping Military Parts to Russia
A German court sentenced a businessman to six years and nine months in prison for illegally exporting electronic components to Russian firms involved in the production of military equipment.
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