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US to Eliminate FDA's GRAS Program Amid Food Additive Safety Concerns
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is eliminating the FDA's GRAS program, which allowed industry self-certification of food additives since 1997, leading to the introduction of numerous untested chemicals into the food supply; the move is supported by experts but faces challeng...
US to Eliminate FDA's GRAS Program Amid Food Additive Safety Concerns
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is eliminating the FDA's GRAS program, which allowed industry self-certification of food additives since 1997, leading to the introduction of numerous untested chemicals into the food supply; the move is supported by experts but faces challeng...
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy Demands Removal of Artificial Food Dyes, Threatening Food Companies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered major food companies like Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products by the end of his term, threatening unspecified government action; this led to significant stock drops and is part of his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative to increase ...
Kennedy Demands Removal of Artificial Food Dyes, Threatening Food Companies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered major food companies like Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial dyes from products by the end of his term, threatening unspecified government action; this led to significant stock drops and is part of his "Make America Healthy Again" initiative to increase ...
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56% Bias Score
FCA scraps transparency reforms after City lobbying
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) scrapped plans to increase transparency in investigations following lobbying from City firms; the regulator will retain the restrictive "exceptional circumstances" rule, despite concerns raised by consumer groups and the British Steel pension scandal.
FCA scraps transparency reforms after City lobbying
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) scrapped plans to increase transparency in investigations following lobbying from City firms; the regulator will retain the restrictive "exceptional circumstances" rule, despite concerns raised by consumer groups and the British Steel pension scandal.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Attempted CFPB Purge Halted by Judge
The Trump administration attempted to fire the majority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) employees in February, but a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order. CFPB's COO Adam Martinez testified about the ensuing chaos, including canceled contracts and halted work, illu...
Trump Administration's Attempted CFPB Purge Halted by Judge
The Trump administration attempted to fire the majority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) employees in February, but a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order. CFPB's COO Adam Martinez testified about the ensuing chaos, including canceled contracts and halted work, illu...
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56% Bias Score
UK Scam Investigation Exposes Systemic Failures in Consumer Protection
A recent investigation uncovered a sophisticated call center scam in the UK, using deepfakes and targeting 6,000 people, highlighting systemic failures in consumer protection across banks, payment firms, and technology companies.
UK Scam Investigation Exposes Systemic Failures in Consumer Protection
A recent investigation uncovered a sophisticated call center scam in the UK, using deepfakes and targeting 6,000 people, highlighting systemic failures in consumer protection across banks, payment firms, and technology companies.
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36% Bias Score
CFPB Dismantling: Increased Financial Risk for Vulnerable Communities
The swift dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under new leadership, beginning February 1, 2024, has halted enforcement actions, withdrawn lawsuits against major banks, and raised concerns about increased financial risk for vulnerable communities, potentially mirroring the ...
CFPB Dismantling: Increased Financial Risk for Vulnerable Communities
The swift dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under new leadership, beginning February 1, 2024, has halted enforcement actions, withdrawn lawsuits against major banks, and raised concerns about increased financial risk for vulnerable communities, potentially mirroring the ...
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56% Bias Score
FCA Investigates Mis-Sold Car Finance, Potentially Costing Lenders Hundreds of Millions
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigates potential mis-selling of car finance, potentially costing lenders hundreds of millions in compensation due to brokers incentivized to place customers on higher interest rates before a 2021 ban.
FCA Investigates Mis-Sold Car Finance, Potentially Costing Lenders Hundreds of Millions
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigates potential mis-selling of car finance, potentially costing lenders hundreds of millions in compensation due to brokers incentivized to place customers on higher interest rates before a 2021 ban.
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48% Bias Score
BaFin Finds Certificate Sales Deficiencies in Germany
The BaFin investigation into German bank certificate sales found deficiencies in product definitions and customer understanding, especially for express certificates, where 20% of buyers lacked full comprehension; however, no evidence of systematic misselling was found. Losses in Turbo certificates r...
BaFin Finds Certificate Sales Deficiencies in Germany
The BaFin investigation into German bank certificate sales found deficiencies in product definitions and customer understanding, especially for express certificates, where 20% of buyers lacked full comprehension; however, no evidence of systematic misselling was found. Losses in Turbo certificates r...
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44% Bias Score
FTC Seeks Trial Delay in Amazon Prime Lawsuit Due to Staff Shortages
The FTC asked a Seattle judge to delay its trial against Amazon for allegedly misleading Prime customers due to agency-wide staff shortages and budget cuts resulting from the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, while Amazon opposes the delay.
FTC Seeks Trial Delay in Amazon Prime Lawsuit Due to Staff Shortages
The FTC asked a Seattle judge to delay its trial against Amazon for allegedly misleading Prime customers due to agency-wide staff shortages and budget cuts resulting from the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, while Amazon opposes the delay.
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36% Bias Score
Weakening of CFPB Raises Concerns of Increased Consumer Financial Risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing attempts to weaken it, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud and predatory lending, particularly in the rapidly growing nonbank financial sector.
Weakening of CFPB Raises Concerns of Increased Consumer Financial Risks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created after the 2008 financial crisis, is facing attempts to weaken it, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud and predatory lending, particularly in the rapidly growing nonbank financial sector.
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48% Bias Score
EU Considers Raising Airline Compensation Threshold for Flight Delays
The EU is considering raising the threshold for airline compensation for flight delays from three to five hours, a move supported by Airlines for Europe but opposed by AirHelp, amid over 287 million passengers being affected by flight disruptions in 2024.
EU Considers Raising Airline Compensation Threshold for Flight Delays
The EU is considering raising the threshold for airline compensation for flight delays from three to five hours, a move supported by Airlines for Europe but opposed by AirHelp, amid over 287 million passengers being affected by flight disruptions in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Cracks Down on Supermarket False Discounts
Greece's Ministry of Development is enforcing a code of conduct to prevent false discounts in supermarkets, starting March 17th, with fines up to €3 million for violations exceeding the 30-day lowest price rule; consumer reporting is also encouraged.
Greece Cracks Down on Supermarket False Discounts
Greece's Ministry of Development is enforcing a code of conduct to prevent false discounts in supermarkets, starting March 17th, with fines up to €3 million for violations exceeding the 30-day lowest price rule; consumer reporting is also encouraged.
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36% Bias Score
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