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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.


Biden Quits White House Race: Here’s Some Possible Impacts for the Stock Market, Interest Rates

GoBankingRates provided several immediate impacts that would affect Wall Street and other financial institutions following US President Joe Biden’s decision to stand down from the race to the White House.

Asian Share Markets Likely to Falter Following Biden's Withdrawal from White House Race

Share markets across Asia are expected to stay in the red after last week’s tech bloodbath, as well as the shock announcement of US President Joe Biden bowing out of the presidential race in November.

Joe Biden Stands Down From White House Race — Here’s How the Business World Reacted

US President Joe Biden announced that he was standing down from the country’s presidential election this November, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris on his stead.


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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Grounded After Stage 2 Anomaly in Latest Starlink Launch
SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 space transportation fleet has been grounded after an unusual failure in its second stage caused its payload, 20 of the company’s Starlink satellites, to deploy in a lower-than-expected orbit and eventually burn into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Amazon’s Prime Day is Coming Up — Here’s How to Redeem a Gift Card
With Prime Day imminent, people could be able to pay for purchases using Amazon gift cards, which can be redeemed using the Amazon website or app.
PepsiCo, Conagra Seek to Compensate Rising Food Prices with Grocery Deals
Food and snack powerhouses PepsiCo and Conagra Brands announced that they had lower-than-expected revenue and unit sales, citing consumers’ pushback on pricey food items.
Delta Draws Flak Over Social Media Post on Palestinian Flag Pins
Delta Airlines recently came under fire for its response to a social media post about its flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins.
Russia's Plot to Assassinate CEO of German Arms Firm Supplying Ukraine Thwarted by US, Germany
Russia's attempted assassination plot targeting Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, a major German arms manufacturer supplying Ukraine, was thwarted by US and German authorities.
Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Found Guilty of Securities Fraud
Defunct hedge fund firm Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang has been found guilty of securities and market manipulation fraud which prosecutors claimed cost global investment banks billions.
Delta Air Lines Strikes Deal With Riyadh Air to Operate Flights Between US and Saudi Arabia
Delta Air Lines and startup Riyadh Air have entered into a partnership to connect the US and Saudi Arabia with regularly operated flights.
US DOJ Disrupts Russian AI-Enhanced Social Media Operation Spreading Pro-Russia Messages
The US Department of Justice has disrupted a Russian operation using fake social media accounts enhanced by artificial intelligence to propagate pro-Kremlin messages covertly in the United States and internationally.
United Boeing 757 Safely Lands After Losing Wheel On Takeoff
A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a landing gear wheel while taking off from LAX on July 8, but safely landed in Denver with no further incident.
Pentagon Orders Cost-Cutting Measures for LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM Program
The US military is moving forward with the development of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile but has instructed the Air Force to restructure the program to manage its projected costs.
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