CFPB Fines Equifax \$15 Million for Credit Reporting Errors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Equifax \$15 million for failing to properly investigate disputed consumer credit report information, citing flawed processes and technology that harmed millions since at least October 2017, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
CFPB Fines Equifax \$15 Million for Credit Reporting Errors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Equifax \$15 million for failing to properly investigate disputed consumer credit report information, citing flawed processes and technology that harmed millions since at least October 2017, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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40% Bias Score
French Court Orders Partial Reimbursement in Online Fraud Case
A French appeals court ordered BRED Banque Populaire to repay 50% of €500,000 lost to online fraud after finding both the bank and its client partially at fault; the client's accountant opened phishing emails containing malware.
French Court Orders Partial Reimbursement in Online Fraud Case
A French appeals court ordered BRED Banque Populaire to repay 50% of €500,000 lost to online fraud after finding both the bank and its client partially at fault; the client's accountant opened phishing emails containing malware.
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32% Bias Score
US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
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40% Bias Score
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Southern California Wildfire Victims from Predatory Real Estate Practices
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday, January 30th, prohibiting undervalue offers on homes in Los Angeles County fire-affected zip codes for three months to protect residents from predatory real estate investors following the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have kil...
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Southern California Wildfire Victims from Predatory Real Estate Practices
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Tuesday, January 30th, prohibiting undervalue offers on homes in Los Angeles County fire-affected zip codes for three months to protect residents from predatory real estate investors following the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have kil...
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52% Bias Score
Legal Challenges Threaten Biden's Medical Debt Credit Reporting Ban
The Biden administration's new rule banning medical debt from credit reports, impacting an estimated 15 million consumers and $49 billion in debt, faces legal challenges from industry groups and political opposition from a leading House Republican, raising questions about the rule's future and impac...
Legal Challenges Threaten Biden's Medical Debt Credit Reporting Ban
The Biden administration's new rule banning medical debt from credit reports, impacting an estimated 15 million consumers and $49 billion in debt, faces legal challenges from industry groups and political opposition from a leading House Republican, raising questions about the rule's future and impac...
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52% Bias Score
BP Garage Fuel Contamination Causes Multiple Vehicle Breakdowns
Contaminated fuel at a BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, caused vehicle breakdowns starting January 6th, prompting a temporary closure and an ongoing BP investigation into the cause, suspected to be water contamination, impacting an estimated 40-100 motorists.
BP Garage Fuel Contamination Causes Multiple Vehicle Breakdowns
Contaminated fuel at a BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, caused vehicle breakdowns starting January 6th, prompting a temporary closure and an ongoing BP investigation into the cause, suspected to be water contamination, impacting an estimated 40-100 motorists.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
Biden Administratrion Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loans for Ashford University Students
The Biden administration announced $4.5 billion in student loan forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University due to the university's deceptive recruitment practices, which were revealed in a California lawsuit that resulted in a $20 million penalty against Ashford's parent compa...
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56% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism Sector
Italy's new law mandates verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism Sector
Italy's new law mandates verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
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40% Bias Score
FTC to Sue Greystar for Allegedly Concealing Apartment Fees
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar, the nation's largest apartment management company, for allegedly concealing fees from prospective renters; Greystar manages 798,272 units, far exceeding its nearest competitor.
FTC to Sue Greystar for Allegedly Concealing Apartment Fees
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar, the nation's largest apartment management company, for allegedly concealing fees from prospective renters; Greystar manages 798,272 units, far exceeding its nearest competitor.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Location Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting and selling location data from over 45 million Americans without consent, using embedded tracking software in apps like GasBuddy and Life360, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and pote...
Texas Sues Allstate for Alleged Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Location Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting and selling location data from over 45 million Americans without consent, using embedded tracking software in apps like GasBuddy and Life360, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and pote...
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44% Bias Score
French Bank Fees Surge Over 5% in 2025
A French consumer study reveals bank fees rose over 5% in 2025, impacting consumers differently based on service packages, with incident fees adding significant costs.
French Bank Fees Surge Over 5% in 2025
A French consumer study reveals bank fees rose over 5% in 2025, impacting consumers differently based on service packages, with incident fees adding significant costs.
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40% Bias Score