After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
It’s something that’s unfortunately very common,” said an attorney with the FTC. Beware of people pressuring you to "act fast ...
US FTC, Welsh Carson settle antitrust anesthesiology case
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it has reached a settlement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and its ...
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General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years
General Motors and subsidiary OnStar will be banned for five years from sharing drivers' precise geolocation and driving ...
How to prepare for an emergency: Create a 'go bag,' do a home inventory and other lessons from the L.A. fires we can all learn
This month, multiple fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds swept Los Angeles County, leading to the destruction of several ...
GM Banned From Sharing Private Driver Data With Third Parties
Through a newly proposed order, GM and OnStar will be banned from disclosing data for five years from the date the order is ...
New York's electric grid ready to meet cold snap demand, operator says
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) said on Friday that the state's electric grid is prepared to meet ...
Independent pharmacies know their communities. But many are struggling to stay open.
Abby Jones' first stop of the day delivering medication was the home of 90-year-old Sarah Campbell Kier. "Come in!" yelled Kier. Jones didn't have to knock. Kier had the screen door open and was ...
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GOP Senate probing $170K state contract legislator quietly awarded to business associate
Senate President Matt Regier said he has “very, very serious concerns” about the contract arrangement. "The more you look at ...
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FTC Cracks Down on GM, OnStar Over Data Privacy Violations
This action marks the FTC’s first case involving connected vehicle data.
Philadelphia father nearly scammed out of $9,000 by AI voice impersonation of his son
It was his cadence. It was his tone. It was the words he would use. It was his voice,” said the parent in a CNN podcast. Here ...
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Gottheimer led the charge to shut down pregnancy crisis centers offering alternatives to women over abortion
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has launched a new campaign to shut down crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in New ...
Violent incident at hospital in Port Moody, B.C., sparks worries among health-care workers
Police in Port Moody are investigating after a violent incident involving a patient at Eagle Ridge Hospital. Investigators ...