Radio personalities endorse Pixel 4 with false testimonials. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently joined several state attorneys general in filing lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc.…
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Christmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
Read MoreHouse Votes to Avert Rail Strike
The measure now goes to the Senate. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would avert a national railroad strike. The legislative decision would block…
Read MoreFCC Bans Huawei and ZTE Devices
Commission cites national security concerns. On Friday, Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commissioner is banning the sale and import of new telecommunications devices produced by…
Read MoreDOE Accepting Applications for Energy Efficiency Funding
$250 million being provided through low-interest loans. The Department of Energy has opened applications for the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program. Up to $250 million…
Read MoreFTC Announces Plans to Address Unfair Competition
Antitrust law could impact internet technology. On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new policy that will prevent “unfair methods of competition.” According to Chair Lina Khan,…
Read MoreJustice Department Seizes $3.36 Billion in Cryptocurrency
Over 50,000 Bitcoin had been stolen from an illegal marketplace. The Department of Justice has announced its second-largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency, $3.36 billion in Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency was…
Read MoreLow Mississippi River Water Levels Hamper Supply Chain
The lowest level in decades slows shipping lanes. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have requested federal assistance as the major conduit of freight has reached historically…
Read MoreU.S. Manufacturing at Lowest Level Since 2020
Companies prepare for potential lower demand. America’s manufacturing activity fell for the fourth month while prices paid to manufacturers also decreased to the lowest level in more than…
Read MoreAdministration Expands Made In America Requirements
Federal procurements need to be 60 percent domestic. President Biden’s administration announced it will increase requirements for federally-procured goods to be sourced domestically, a step officials say will…
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