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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verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.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verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.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
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
CFPB Removes \$49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating roughly \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, effective in 60 days, despite opposition from banking and credit agencies, and the incoming Republican majority.
CFPB Removes \$49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB finalized a rule eliminating roughly \$49 billion in medical debt from credit reports, effective in 60 days, despite opposition from banking and credit agencies, and the incoming Republican majority.
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16% Bias Score
Berkshire Hathaway Sued Over Allegedly Predatory Lending Practices
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage, on Monday for allegedly pushing borrowers into unaffordable loans, leading to defaults and repossessions; the CFPB seeks civil fines and restitution, citing a case where a family had $57.78...
Berkshire Hathaway Sued Over Allegedly Predatory Lending Practices
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes unit, Vanderbilt Mortgage, on Monday for allegedly pushing borrowers into unaffordable loans, leading to defaults and repossessions; the CFPB seeks civil fines and restitution, citing a case where a family had $57.78...
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40% Bias Score
£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms
The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.
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36% 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
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
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
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36% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Experian for Violating Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by conducting sham investigations into consumer credit report disputes, failing to properly review disputes, and reinserting inaccurate information, potentially harming consumers' access to ...
CFPB Sues Experian for Violating Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Experian for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by conducting sham investigations into consumer credit report disputes, failing to properly review disputes, and reinserting inaccurate information, potentially harming consumers' access to ...
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44% Bias Score
Record Corporate Profits in Spain Amidst Consumer Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Spanish corporate profitability hit record highs in Q3 2024 (25.4%), contrasting with public perception; the CNMC faces scrutiny for its slow response to concerns about interest rate transmission to consumers and the bank tax's impact on customer commissions, highlighting the need for stronger marke...
Record Corporate Profits in Spain Amidst Consumer Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Spanish corporate profitability hit record highs in Q3 2024 (25.4%), contrasting with public perception; the CNMC faces scrutiny for its slow response to concerns about interest rate transmission to consumers and the bank tax's impact on customer commissions, highlighting the need for stronger marke...
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56% Bias Score
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