Tag #Consumer Protection

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Greek Government Condemns Opposition's Response to Tempe Train Tragedy

Following the Tempe train tragedy, the Greek government spokesperson criticized the opposition for using the incident for political gain, while highlighting efforts to support victims' families and enforce market regulations.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Amazon Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Prime Enrollment and Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Amazon, alleging deceptive design practices, known as "dark patterns," to enroll millions in its Prime subscription service and create a complex cancellation process.

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40% Bias Score

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liberation.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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FTC Sues Amazon for Deceptive Prime Sign-Ups and Cancellation Process

The FTC sued Amazon in 2023, alleging deceptive "dark patterns" in its Amazon Prime subscription process, costing consumers millions in unauthorized charges and resulting in a complex cancellation process, violating the ROSCA Act.

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liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Martinique Expands Price Control Program to Combat High Cost of Living

One year after major protests over the high cost of living, Martinique expands its "Quality-Price Shield" program to include 180 products, up from 134, adding school supplies and DIY items, with plans to include auto parts and services.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
cincodias.elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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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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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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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
cnn.com
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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion in FTC Settlement over Prime

Amazon will pay $2.5 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations of deceptive Prime subscription practices, including a $1 billion penalty and $1.5 billion in customer refunds.

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us.cnn.com
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FTC Sues Amazon Over Prime Subscription Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Amazon for allegedly employing deceptive design practices, known as "dark patterns," to make it difficult for Prime subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, while simultaneously making it easy to sign up.

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32% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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FTC Sues Ticketmaster, Potentially Benefiting Canadian Fans

A U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation alleges collusion with scalpers, potentially leading to fairer ticket sales for Canadian fans, echoing a similar class-action lawsuit in Ontario.

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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
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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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