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Thinking About Buying Crypto? Here's What You Need to Know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.
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Shkreli Ordered to Return $64M, Barred From Drug Industry
A federal judge has ordered Martin Shkreli to return $64.6 million in profits reaped from inflating the price of a lifesaving drug and barred him from the pharmaceutical industry for the rest of his life.
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On Giving Tuesday, FTC Urges Research Before Charitable Donations
If you’re thinking of making a monetary donation to any charity this holiday season, do some research first. “While most charities, a vast majority, are legitimate and honest, there are some out there that are not,” said Chuck Harwood, a regional director for the Federal Trade Commission. He says you should ask a lot of questions before making a...
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Father of Reporter Killed on Live TV Takes on Facebook Over Video
The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death.
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Even the Feds Reportedly Want to Know Why McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken
It’s a running joke that McDonald’s soft serve machines are always broken — but now this issue is, apparently, being taken seriously.
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Facebook Asks Recusal of FTC Head in Antitrust Case Decision
Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency’s antitrust case against the social network giant.
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The Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit, Explained
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to break up Facebook, asking a federal court to force the sell-off of assets including Instagram and WhatsApp. We take a closer look at both sides of the debate, as well as potential implications for the public.