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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Facebook Sought To 'Neutralize' Competitive Threats, FTC Argues As Landmark Antitrust Trial Begins

An anonymous reader shares a report: An attorney for the Federal Trade Commission told a judge that Facebook, fearing the competitive threat of Instagram posted to their social media network, acquired both as a way to "neutralize" the rival. …

Source: Slashdot - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC antitrust suit against Meta gets underway in Washington court

April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's antitrust suit alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal was due to get underway Monday in Washington, following a six-year Federal Trade Commission investigation. The case could see the …

Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Senate Confirms Antitrust Attorney Mark Meador To FTC

The Senate on Thursday voted 50-46 on party lines to confirm antitrust attorney Mark Meador to the Federal Trade Commission, leaving the agency – which Congress established as a five-member bipartisan, independent commission – with three Republican members …

Source: MediaPost - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC to probe snack and ramyeon makers for price hike collusion

Published: 14 Apr. 2025, 19:51 A person browses items at a convenience store in Seoul on April 14. [YONHAP] The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) dispatched investigators to five major food companies — Nongshim, Orion, Haitai, Lotte Wellfood and Crown …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on Apr 14, 2025

What Is FTC vs Meta Antitrust Case, Loss in Which Could Force Mark Zuckerberg To Sell Off Instagram and WhatsApp?

New Delhi, April 14: US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The FTC argues that Mark Zuckerberg - run Meta's acquisitions of Instagram …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake

The US Federal Trade Commission's trial against Meta begins in Washington, DC on Monday, as the tech giant fights to avoid the spinoff of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta illegally acquired the two startups in an effort to suppress …

Source: Wired - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta Heads to Trial This Week

It seems that Zuckerberg’s realignment with the Trump Administration hasn’t paid off in the first key test of that relationship. This week, Meta will head to court to defend itself against the FTC’s bid to force the divestiture of both Instagram and …

Source: Social Media Today - Neutral
Published on 05:42 GMT

Zuckerberg Testifies At Landmark Antitrust Trial That Could Force Him To Sell Instagram

Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a landmark US anti-trust trial in which his social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. The …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Apr 12, 2025

FTC Rule Eases Online Subscription Cancellations

BALTIMORE — A new Federal Trade Commission rule, effective April 13, 2025, will make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships online, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced in a consumer alert. Dubbed the “ …

Source: The Southern Maryland Chronicle - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Meta faces the FTC as blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Drew Angerer | Afp | Getty Images Meta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday in a high-stakes antitrust trial that could result in the company divesting Instagram and WhatsApp. The trial in …

Source: CNBC - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Mark Meador Confirmed as Newest Republican FTC Commissioner

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the newest Republican commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission with a 50-46 vote along party lines. Meador’s confirmation solidifies a Republican majority on the Commission, following the recent dismissals …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

DOGE poses danger to FTC data, fired commissioners say

Dive Brief: The Federal Trade Commission gathers potentially market-moving, confidential business data that would be at “substantial” risk if accessed by the Department of Government Efficiency, according to two Democrats suing President Donald Trump to …

Source: CFO Dive - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Mark Meador to FTC on Party-Line Vote

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – The Senate on Thursday confirmed antitrust attorney Mark Meador to the Federal Trade Commission in a 50-46 party-line vote, finalizing a 3-0 Republican majority just two weeks after President Donald Trump removed the FTC’s two …

Source: Broadband Breakfast - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Rental scam costs apartment hunter $1,500; FTC issues warning signs to watch for

Scammers increasingly target apartment hunters with fake listings on Facebook Marketplace. HOUSTON — With spring rental season heating up, scammers are finding new ways to target apartment hunters, and one man says he lost $1,500 to a fake listing on …

Source: KHOU - Texas - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

FTC vs. Meta: Big Tech’s Day in Court Begins

Meta (META) faces a critical antitrust trial against the FTC starting Monday, with the agency alleging that its $1 billion Instagram (2012) and $19 billion WhatsApp (2014) acquisitions enabled monopolization of the personal social networking market, …

Source: Wall Street Pit - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

FTC now has three Republicans and no Democrats instead of the typical 3-2 split

After declaring the FTC to be under White House control, Trump fired both Democratic members despite a US law and Supreme Court precedent stating that the president cannot fire commissioners without good cause. House Commerce Committee leaders said the all …

Source: Ars Technica - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Meta goes up against the FTC, antitrust trial kicks off

Meta will go up against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a high-stakes antitrust trial. This case could lead to the company selling off Instagram and WhatsApp. The Washington, DC, trial is scheduled to last a few weeks. It will be based on the FTC’ …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand on first day of Meta antitrust trial

By Auzinea Bacon and Clare Duffy, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand Monday as his social media company faces accusations by the Federal Trade Commission of creating a monopoly. Zuckerberg’s testimony in the US …

Source: KTVZ - Oregon - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg could soon be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp

An antitrust trial against Meta has kicked off in Washington today (14 April) as CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been accused of eliminating competition in the tech space by the …

Source: LAD Bible - Pending

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

FTC Launches Public Inquiry into Anti-Competitive Regulations

Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry into the impact of federal regulations on competition, with the goal of identifying and reducing anticompetitive regulatory barriers. The FTC launched this inquiry in response to President Trump …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Exxon-Pioneer Final Order

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on a petition filed by Scott Sheffield, the founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order involving Exxon Mobil Corporation’s …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Chevron-Hess Final Order

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition filed by Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order involving Chevron’s acquisition of Hess. The companies filed a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on April 10, 2025 - 23:14 GMT

FTC Chairman Ferguson Congratulates Mark Meador on Confirmation as FTC Commissioner

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today congratulated Mark R. Meador on his confirmation to serve as an FTC Commissioner. “I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Commission,” Chairman Ferguson said. “Mark is a brilliant antitrust lawyer …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on April 15, 2025 - 11:19 GMT

Influencer Market to Hit $40.0 Billion By 2035, Shaping Digital Trends With Influencer Marketing

Influencer market is booming as brands leverage social media personalities to drive engagement, build trust, and boost product visibility. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) and Pro Music Rights, Inc. Call for Major Reform in U.S. Music Licensing Industry in ...

Naples, FL, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) and its wholly owned subsidiary Pro Music Rights, Inc. (PMR) have submitted a detailed and forceful response to the U.S. Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry (Docket No. 2025– …

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Published on April 12, 2025 - 06:57 GMT

PrimeBiome— How PrimeBiome Gummies Boost Glowing Skin With Bacillus Coagulans & Babchi

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today's highly competitive landscape of health and wellness supplements, consumers are increasingly drawn to products backed by solid science and real-world results. PrimeBiome, a natural …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 20:11 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Alerts Californians to Job Recruitment Scams

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert asking Californians to be aware of job recruitment scams. Job recruitment scams occur when bad actors trick job seekers into providing money or personal information by posing as …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH relies on TGW Logistics

Starting in spring 2027, TGW technology will be responsible for production supply in one of the largest and most modern dishwasher factories in the world. MARCHTRENK, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bavarian district of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

Sail Shade World Implements 30% Price Reduction in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Business has reduced its prices in the United States by 30%. This adjustment is a direct response to recently implemented tariffs on goods produced in China NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sail Shade World, an …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Dr. Donald B. Brockley Celebrates 50 Years of Smiles: Marking Half a Century of Dental Excellence in Butler, PA

Honoring five decades of clinical innovation, compassionate care, and community service by one of Butler, PA’s most trusted and respected dental professionals. BUTLER, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Author Amy L. Bernstein Wins Prestigious First Place BookFest Award for Inspirational Nonfiction

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bancroft Press is proud to announce that Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration by Baltimore author Amy L. Bernstein, illustrated by Mary Grace Corpus, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Lap of Love Now Offers In-Home, End-of-Life Veterinary Services in North Shore, MA

Lap of Love is the nation's leading provider of in-home, veterinary hospice, euthanasia, telehospice, and pet loss support services. NORTH SHORE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

MixPlaces Introduces Custom Chinese Zodiac Posters: An Artful Way to Honor Birth Years

MixPlaces introduces new personalized artwork inspired by the Chinese zodiac, available in a range of artistic styles from traditional to modern designs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MixPlaces, the cutting-edge …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Sovány Beverage Launches Into Bristol Farms

Premium Organic Fruit Sparkling Water Brand Strengthens Presence With Strategic Retail Expansion Across All California Locations LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovány Beverage is thrilled to announce the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

RIG M2 STREAMSTAR PRO HD USB MICROPHONE IS OUT NOW IN NORTH AMERICA

Available from today at RIGGaming.com and Amazon KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assets available here. See the video below. NACON, a leader in premium gaming accessories and parent of the RIG audio brand, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Tress Wellness Brings Affordable, Salon-Quality Waxing to Walmart.com

Beloved for Its Easy-to-Use Waxing Kits, the TikTok Sensation Expands Its Online Footprint CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tress Wellness, the brand behind the internet’s favorite at-home waxing kit, is now …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Next Day Access Michiana: New Franchise Location

Next Day Access, a leading provider of accessibility solutions, is expanding its Indiana and Michigan outreach with the opening of Next Day Access Michiana. SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Day Access, a …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Artisan Venture Tours Encourages Teams to Try New Experiences Through Bespoke Corporate Retreats

LIVINGSTON, MT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a professional world often defined by screens and schedules, Artisan Venture Tours is inviting teams to reconnect in ways they never imagined—by stepping outside their comfort zones …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

Deer Solution Expands into Wisconsin with the Launch of Deer Solution of Milwaukee Northwest

Cedarburg Native and Deer Enthusiast Todd Filter Opens Franchise to Help Homeowners Protect Their Landscaping from Deer Damage MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deer Solution, a leading provider of all-natural, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:52 GMT

INNOVATIVE FRENCH MANUFACTURER LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC OUTBOARD

The TEMO 1000 delivers more power & versatility to the North American market PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, today announced the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Core Health & Fitness Launches Next Generation Star Trac & StairMaster Cardio with New Apex Display Technology

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Health & Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the release of its Next Generation 8 and 10 Series Cardio Equipment, now featuring Apex, a …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

CELEBRATE EASTER SUNDAY WITH A SPECTACULAR BRUNCH BUFFET AT GRAND GALVEZ -Sunday, April 20 from 11am until 2pm

Sunday Buffet Brunch features an abundant spread of Lone Star State specials, Gulf Coast seafood, and an unmatched display of breakfast specialties GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GALVESTON, TX - Grand Galvez, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Birdcall Hatches National Franchise Expansion Plans

Denver-based fast casual chain is flying high with its all-natural chicken offerings, unforgettable designed spaces, and exclusive in-house technology. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdcall – a beloved Denver- …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Funnelmax: Proudly Made in the USA, Now Available on Amazon

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Say goodbye to spills, messes, and frustration. The future of precision pouring has arrived—and it’s made in America. Funnelmax, the revolutionary funnel system designed for maximum …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Friendly Diamonds Redefines Luxury with Sustainable, Ethical Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Company Offers Eco-Conscious, High-Quality, Customizable Jewelry at Accessible Prices NEW YORK , PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friendly Diamonds is transforming the fine jewelry industry by offering exquisite, 100% lab- …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Christian Editing & Design Marks World Book Day by Highlighting the Role of Cover Design in Reader Engagement

Christian Editing & Design highlights the power of book covers on World Book Day, reminding authors that great design helps books reach the right readers. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Financial Planning Expert Russell Hackmann: The Big Six Retirement Risks

LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Wall Street ‘blows itself up, and the shrapnel hits all of us,’ every 10 to 20 years,” says author Russell Hackmann, “No matter how much money you have, losing 30% to 50% …

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