Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed an order banning fixed-odds betting operations just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to protect vulnerable citizens.
A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico found Meta Platforms' Facebook liable on Friday for misleading users about privacy protections on the platform, with the verdict involving over 43 million violations of consumer protection law. The case arose from allegations related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and Meta could face over $200 billion in penalties when a judge determines damages.
Health activists in India have filed the first formal court objection to a government proposal requiring red warning labels only when two concerning nutrients are high in food products. The non-profit groups argue this two-nutrient threshold creates an industry-friendly loophole that disregards public health concerns.
Connecticut's attorney general issued a consumer alert about unregulated offshore DeFi trading platforms after a state resident lost access to $200,000 deposited following a deceptive solicitation and was unable to recover the funds.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a major military healthcare contractor following complaints about wrongfully denied medical claims. The investigation was announced by Paxton's office this week.
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Monday, accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly manipulating and overcharging prices that businesses paid to advertise on its retail platform, allegedly pocketing tens of billions of dollars through deceptive practices.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims from 29 state attorneys general alleging the company purposely designed Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to young people. The settlement represents one of the largest consumer protection actions against a tech company.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced it is considering requiring businesses to disclose whether they use personalized pricing data to charge different customers different prices. The move comes amid mounting scrutiny from state and federal officials over retailers' use of private consumer data and algorithms to vary pricing.
A Washington state court ordered prediction market platform Kalshi to stop offering most event contracts in the state after finding the company likely violated state gambling and consumer protection laws, though commodities and finance-related markets may continue.
The New York City Council has launched a probe into four major prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, over allegations of using false, deceptive, or abusive marketing tactics that target young people. Council Speaker Julie Menin accused the platforms of predatory marketing practices to exploit young traders.
The New York City Council has launched a probe into four major prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, over allegations of using false, deceptive, or abusive marketing tactics that target young people. Council Speaker Julie Menin accused the platforms of predatory marketing practices to exploit young traders.
The New York City Council launched an investigation into four prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket, examining alleged 'false, deceptive, or abusive marketing tactics' targeting younger people. The probe creates a new regulatory front for the booming prediction market industry.
Multiple developments highlight increasing focus on AI-powered recommendation engines across sectors, including Kenya's new regulatory requirements treating content recommendations alongside facial recognition, academic research on personalized AI decision-making, and emerging concerns about algorithmic influence on consumer choices and professional workflows.
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including Old Monk, McDowell's, and Bagpiper, for alleged violations related to non-permitted flavour usage, misleading labelling, and age claims. The regulator clarified that manufacturers cannot add additives to mask natural chemical composition and mislead consumers.
Minnesota's law prohibiting virtual currency kiosks takes effect August 2, 2026, following reports that residents lost approximately $1 million to crypto ATM scams between 2023 and 2025, with senior citizens comprising the majority of victims.
A study from a think tank led by former FTC Chair Lina Khan reveals that Amazon and Walmart's AI shopping assistants can identify fraudulent 'Made in USA' product labels but the retailers are not deploying this technology to remove or flag such listings.
The Federal Trade Commission, Utah, and Los Angeles County sued telehealth company Hims & Hers Health for allegedly misleading consumers about its products and sharing private health information with advertisers. Shares fell 10% following the announcement.
The UK's consumer and antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into whether Microsoft Corp. misled customers into paying higher prices for productivity software subscriptions after adding its Copilot AI product to the suite.
A new analysis reveals that many prebiotic sodas, which have surged in popularity with promises of gut health benefits and low-calorie content, may actually contain lower fiber levels and higher sugar content than consumers expect.
A Florida pastor filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman claiming ChatGPT provided inaccurate medical advice that discouraged him from seeking treatment for dizzy spells, leading to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism. The lawsuit alleges the AI chatbot offered diagnoses and treatment recommendations while advising against visiting a doctor.
Multiple U.S. states are implementing measures to regulate pharmacy benefit management companies that oversee prescription drug coverage for health insurers, as part of efforts to reduce medication costs for consumers.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer's Monsanto division, blocking thousands of state-level lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn consumers that Roundup weedkiller could cause cancer. The decision establishes that federal pesticide labeling law preempts state liability claims.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for allegedly failing to lower gas prices at the pump despite falling costs, accusing them of 'gouging' consumers. The move comes as gas prices remain above $3.90 and signals White House concern over high fuel costs ahead of the November midterm elections.
The European Commission imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products including faulty chargers and unsafe baby toys, following a 19-month investigation.
Missouri's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip, accusing the crypto ATM operator of knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions and charging fees up to 22% without proper disclosure. The lawsuit seeks $1.8 million in penalties.
Colorado lawmakers are preparing to rewrite the state's artificial intelligence rules following closed-door negotiations between business groups, tech companies including Google, and consumer protection and progressive groups. The changes would scale back previously enacted AI regulations.
Democratic lawmakers have asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile, a venture launched by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in June 2025, after approximately 590,000 customers paid $100 deposits totaling nearly $60 million for a $499 gold-plated smartphone that has yet to ship nearly a year later.
The Supreme Court appeared divided during oral arguments over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging that Bayer's Roundup weedkiller failed to warn consumers it could cause cancer, a case with multibillion-dollar implications for the pharmaceutical industry.
Lufthansa announced the cancellation of 20,000 flights due to soaring jet fuel prices and shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines across Europe are lobbying governments to relax environmental rules and modify passenger compensation rights.
Police in Austria confirmed rat poison was detected in a jar of HiPP baby food after the Germany-based manufacturer recalled products suggesting they may have been tampered with. Contaminated jars were also found in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
