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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.
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US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.
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EU member states wrangle over all-important budget: Is a deal this year feasible?
A marathon EU summit on October 15-16 failed to produce a breakthrough on the European Union's next long-term budget. Although EU leaders put on a brave face at the end of the talks by saying that "the way forward is clearer", EU capitals appear deadlocked on what that path is. At stake is the EU's ability to finance its strategic priorities from 2028 to 2034. The main dividing line is between the so-called "frugal countries", who want deep cuts to the proposed budget, and the "friends of cohesion", who say that cuts are not the answer.
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United-States : Backlash over controversial Ohio midterms campaign ad
The backlash over an Ohio campaign advertisement attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, spread beyond the state's borders Thursday, causing fresh headaches for Republicans with less than two weeks until the midterm elections.
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EU member states set for budget clash
European lawmakers have kicked off what's likely to be a long and fierce negotiation over the bloc's seven-year budget. Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels. Also in the show: AI stocks lose a trillion dollars in this week's tech stock sell-off, and Ledger's CTO Charles Guillemet explains why AI is changing the security landscape.
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Why are eight US states suing OpenAI?
They allege ChatGPT has caused harm to their residents, coaching its users to harm themselves or others.
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How authoritarian states are building an international market for digital surveillance
Digital authoritarianism is not developing in isolation, but through the international exchange of technologies, standards, and practices.
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OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns
OpenAI is facing mounting scrutiny over its safety and security practices, including around how the company is working to protect children.
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European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions
Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.
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‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.
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P&R's two-pronged budget approach under fire
Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.
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A grim winter ahead? EU states asked to prepare gas and electricity savings
Alarm bells are ringing about fuel prices across the EU. The average cost of diesel per litre is well above €2, whereas in October of last year it was around €1.50. Even before this latest spike, the cost of living was already biting, and it seems that the conflict in the Middle East is not going to give Europeans much respite as the winter draws closer. We review what EU member states have done to cushion the blow of rising energy prices for ordinary people, and whether those measures have been effective.
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Five EU states plan first deportation center in Africa for 2027
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU.
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Paramount and States Defend Antitrust Settlement From Sen. Booker’s Criticisms
Paramount and a coalition of 12 state attorneys general defended their antitrust settlement on Monday from a series of criticisms raised last week by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. In separate filings, the two sides argued that the deal was vigorously negotiated, has “teeth,” and should not be subjected to an independent “public interest” review. […]
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US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.
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Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms
The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.
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United States: Trump's unconventional welcome for Xi's state visit
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 In a first for a US president, Donald Trump greeted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the tarmac as the latter landed in a military airbase near Washington DC on Wednesday for a three-day state visit.
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States settle lawsuit with Paramount, paving way for Warner merger
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company.
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Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition
Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states that sought to block its acquisition of Warner Brothers, as well as with the Writers Guild of America. California's attorney general said that while the settlement addressed concerns over competition and protection, it did not mean a vote of support for the deal.
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Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.