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Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Blacklists Taxi Drivers for Fare Evasion
NSW introduces a blacklist of taxi drivers with fare-related offenses, accessible to all taxi and ride-share companies, to prevent them from switching after being fined; over 1000 drivers fined $869,000 since late 2022.
NSW Blacklists Taxi Drivers for Fare Evasion
NSW introduces a blacklist of taxi drivers with fare-related offenses, accessible to all taxi and ride-share companies, to prevent them from switching after being fined; over 1000 drivers fined $869,000 since late 2022.
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44% Bias Score
German Fuel Price Volatility Hinders Consumers, Prompts Cartel Office Investigation
The German Federal Cartel Office's investigation found that rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices, averaging 18 changes daily in 2023 compared to 4-5 a decade ago, make it harder for consumers to find the best deals, with only 43% securing lower-quartile prices in 2023 versus 59.4% in 2015; the office...
German Fuel Price Volatility Hinders Consumers, Prompts Cartel Office Investigation
The German Federal Cartel Office's investigation found that rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices, averaging 18 changes daily in 2023 compared to 4-5 a decade ago, make it harder for consumers to find the best deals, with only 43% securing lower-quartile prices in 2023 versus 59.4% in 2015; the office...
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36% Bias Score
California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...
California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...
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56% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Dismantle CFPB
A federal judge blocked President Trump's attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday, prohibiting employee terminations without cause, data deletion, and budget cuts, following a lawsuit by employee unions.
Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Dismantle CFPB
A federal judge blocked President Trump's attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday, prohibiting employee terminations without cause, data deletion, and budget cuts, following a lawsuit by employee unions.
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48% Bias Score
2024 Consumer Complaints: E-commerce Leads with 400,012 Reports
Şikayetvar's 2024 data reveals 400,012 e-commerce complaints, exceeding those against digital content platforms (354,994), with cargo services leading in category complaints (156,449), followed by banks and GSM operators.
2024 Consumer Complaints: E-commerce Leads with 400,012 Reports
Şikayetvar's 2024 data reveals 400,012 e-commerce complaints, exceeding those against digital content platforms (354,994), with cargo services leading in category complaints (156,449), followed by banks and GSM operators.
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32% Bias Score
Spain Sanctions Tourist Apartment Companies for Deceptive Practices
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights initiated multiple sanction procedures against companies managing tourist apartments for deceptive practices, potentially facing fines up to €100,000 or four to six times illicit profits; this is part of a broader effort to tackle Spain's housing crisis.
Spain Sanctions Tourist Apartment Companies for Deceptive Practices
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights initiated multiple sanction procedures against companies managing tourist apartments for deceptive practices, potentially facing fines up to €100,000 or four to six times illicit profits; this is part of a broader effort to tackle Spain's housing crisis.
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48% Bias Score
German Fuel Price Volatility Raises Consumer Concerns
The German Federal Cartel Office reports an increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 a decade ago to an average of 18 in 2023, impacting consumer ability to compare prices and access the lowest ones; further investigation into market disturbances is underway.
German Fuel Price Volatility Raises Consumer Concerns
The German Federal Cartel Office reports an increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 a decade ago to an average of 18 in 2023, impacting consumer ability to compare prices and access the lowest ones; further investigation into market disturbances is underway.
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52% Bias Score
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Supermarket Boycott Prompts Reactive Government Measures
In response to consumer boycotts of Bulgarian supermarket chains, the government announced a plan to investigate markups, regulate retailer practices, and potentially create a state-supported channel for local producers to access consumers, though this might conflict with EU regulations.
Bulgaria's Supermarket Boycott Prompts Reactive Government Measures
In response to consumer boycotts of Bulgarian supermarket chains, the government announced a plan to investigate markups, regulate retailer practices, and potentially create a state-supported channel for local producers to access consumers, though this might conflict with EU regulations.
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52% Bias Score
White House Halts CFPB Operations Amidst Consumer Protection Concerns
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), facing attacks from the White House, has resolved 7.7 million consumer complaints and returned nearly $20 billion, but its future is uncertain after the White House halted its work and fired staff, despite court intervention.
White House Halts CFPB Operations Amidst Consumer Protection Concerns
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), facing attacks from the White House, has resolved 7.7 million consumer complaints and returned nearly $20 billion, but its future is uncertain after the White House halted its work and fired staff, despite court intervention.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles CFPB, Leaving Consumers Vulnerable
The Trump administration is firing over 95% of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) 1700 employees, leaving American consumers vulnerable to financial exploitation and undermining the agency's ability to regulate financial institutions. This action is part of the President's campaign to...
Trump Administration Dismantles CFPB, Leaving Consumers Vulnerable
The Trump administration is firing over 95% of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) 1700 employees, leaving American consumers vulnerable to financial exploitation and undermining the agency's ability to regulate financial institutions. This action is part of the President's campaign to...
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56% Bias Score
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