Tag #Consumer Protection

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theguardian.com
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Mislabeling of Shark Meat in US Markets: 93% of Samples Misidentified

A University of North Carolina study found that 93% of shark meat samples from US supermarkets, fish markets, and online retailers were mislabeled, with many from endangered species like the great hammerhead and scalloped hammerhead sharks, raising health and conservation concerns.

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Life Below Water
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China's Top Court Upholds Strict Food Safety Penalties Near Schools

China's Supreme People's Court highlighted a 1,000 yuan fine against a market selling expired snacks near a school, emphasizing its commitment to campus food safety and citing seven similar cases, including a seven-month prison sentence for a man selling counterfeit beef.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Backlash Against Senator Price's Comments on Indian Immigration; New Aviation Consumer Protection Scheme

Senator Maria Kovacic criticized Senator Jacinta Price's false claims about Indian migration, while Transport Minister Catherine King announced a new aviation consumer protection scheme to improve passenger standards.

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24% Bias Score

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lefigaro.fr
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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France: Over 80 Fraudulent Websites Blocked in 2025

France's DGCCRF has blocked access to over 80 fraudulent websites since the start of 2025, targeting sites involved in home repair and energy renovation that used deceptive practices like false advertising and identity theft, though some remain accessible.

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24% Bias Score

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nbcnews.com
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Trump Administration Rejects Airline Passenger Compensation Plan

The Trump administration abandoned a Biden-era plan requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions, aligning with industry interests and regulatory rollback priorities.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Tech Support Scams Cost Consumers $1.464 Billion in 2024

In 2024, tech support scams cost consumers $1.464 billion, an 87% increase from 2022, with Millennials and Gen Z being the most frequent victims.

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24% Bias Score

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Spain to Ban Unsolicited Energy Company Calls

Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge will ban unsolicited commercial calls from electricity companies, as part of its National Strategy against Energy Poverty 2025-2030, following numerous consumer complaints about misleading calls and in accordance with the 2022 Gene...

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No Poverty
nrc.nl
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Dutch Consumer Protection Agency (ACM) Campaign Highlights Loopholes in Warranty Laws

The ACM launched a campaign in 2025 addressing ambiguity surrounding product warranties in the Netherlands, highlighting discrepancies between the legally mandated minimum and reasonable consumer expectations, leading to increased consumer complaints.

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36% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Beware of Fake Social Media Profiles: Hessian Consumer Protection Center Warns of Fraud

The Hessian Consumer Protection Center warns of fraudulent social media profiles impersonating celebrities to promote financial and health products; they advise caution with suspicious profiles, unusual activity, and exaggerated promises.

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8% Bias Score

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aljazeera.com
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Trump Administration Weakens Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A federal appeals court ruling jeopardizes the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), potentially leading to mass layoffs and reduced consumer protections, reversing billions in returned funds and impacting various financial sectors.

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64% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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French Insurance Mediation Sees 17% Surge in Claims

The French insurance mediation service saw a 17% increase in claims over the past year, exceeding 40,700, driven by faster claim processing and a reflection of broader societal unrest.

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16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Australia to Crack Down on Shrinkflation

The Australian government will consult with industry and consumer groups to strengthen pricing rules and combat shrinkflation, a practice where product sizes decrease without price reductions, following an ACCC inquiry that found Australian supermarkets among the world's most profitable.

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40% Bias Score

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