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Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A federal judge blocked Kroger's $25 billion merger with Albertsons, citing anti-competitive concerns and potential harm to consumers, rejecting the companies' argument that the merger would lower prices and enhance their position against non-union competitors like Walmart and Amazon.

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npr.org
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EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly

Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.

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No Poverty
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CFPB Awards $1.8 Billion in Refunds for Credit Repair Scam

Over 4.3 million Americans will receive $1.8 billion in refunds due to illegal fees and deceptive advertising by credit repair companies Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com, following a CFPB court victory and subsequent company bankruptcies.

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Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny

U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Conflicts of Interest in Canada's Financial Advisory System

Canada's financial advisory system faces conflicts of interest due to commission structures, insufficient regulations, and industry lobbying, undermining client trust and professional integrity; systemic reforms are needed to align client, advisor, and firm interests.

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smh.com.au
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Meta Tightens Rules on Scam Ads Targeting Australians

Meta announced new rules requiring Australian financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram to verify their identity and provide licensing information to combat widespread scam ads; the changes will be fully implemented by February 2024.

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elmundo.es
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"Fraudulent Website Mimics Madrid's Boiler Replacement Program

"A fraudulent website, mimicking the official website of the Community of Madrid, offers €50-€300 subsidies for boiler replacements, despite the regional government ending its program in December 2023 and having no plans for a new one in 2024."

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Climate Action
t24.com.tr
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Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners

TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.

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forbes.com
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DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules

The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.

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nbcnews.com
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FTC Bans Location Data Companies for Unlawful Tracking of Consumer Information

The FTC banned location data companies Venntel and Gravy Analytics from selling or using sensitive location data, including data from medical facilities, places of worship, and schools, following allegations of unlawful tracking and sale of private consumer information; each violation of the consent...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Senate Panel Grills Airlines Over Billions in Fees

A U.S. Senate subcommittee criticized airlines for excessive fees on services like seat selection and baggage, totaling over $12 billion from 2018-2023, prompting calls for government intervention and raising concerns about consumer affordability and transparency.

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elpais.com
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Spain's Lack of Class-Action Lawsuits Costs Millions

Spain's lack of a legal framework for class-action lawsuits, resulting from a two-year delay in transposing the 2020 EU Directive, costs the state millions annually due to the overwhelming number of individual claims, unlike the efficient US system.

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