ChatGPT creator OpenAI under investigation by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI over whether its artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT has harmed consumers.
FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC hits 'extended vehicle warranty' scammers with lifetime telemarketing bans
The FTC announced that defendants charged with carrying out an "extended vehicle warranty" telemarketing scam will be hit with lifetime bans in addition to fines.
EU health officials investigate weight loss drugs after reports of suicidal thoughts
Health officials in the European Union are investigating some popular weight loss drugs after three cases of patients reported having self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
Summer air travel issues likely to continue, experts warn
Airline industry experts say that travel issues will persist throughout the summer and potentially into next year due to weather and as the FAA works to fix staffing shortages.
Schumer calls on FDA to investigate Logan Paul’s energy drink
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration to urge the regulator to look into Prime energy drinks and their caffeine content.
US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The United States Postal Service is hiking mailing prices this weekend to boost revenue as first-class mail volumes continue to plummet.
United Airlines will have to change or reduce schedule at Newark, CEO Scott Kirby says
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will have to change or reduce its schedule at Newark airport – one of its hubs – as it works to get more gates.
Biden administration releases latest student loan plan after SCOTUS blocks handout: What to know
The Biden administration announced a new student loan debt relief initiative after the Supreme Court struck down his $400 billion handout plan to cancel balances of $10,000 to $20,000.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': report
One of the most common artificial sweeteners is reportedly slated to be declared a possible carcinogen as soon as next month by World Health Organization's cancer research agency.
Student loan payments set to resume soon regardless of SCOTUS ruling
Federal student loan payments and interest accrual are set to resume soon after a three-year pause regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on President Biden's loan forgiveness plan.
Safety tips for air purifiers as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads in US
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued several safety tips for consumers looking to purchase an air purifier as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads in the U.S.
Critics rail against NYC crackdown on coal, wood-fired ovens: 'Don't mess with a New Yorker's Pizza or Bagels'
Twitter sounded off Monday by condemning a New York City proposal that would force pizza shops and other restaurants that use coal- and wood-fired ovens to cut carbon emissions by 75%.
US organizes nuclear weapons meeting with China, Russia, France, UK
The U.S. chaired a meeting of experts from China, Russia, France, the U.K. and Northern Ireland in Cairo earlier this month in order to discuss nuclear weapons issues.
USDA approves first 'lab-grown' meat to be sold to the public
The Department of Agriculture approved lab-grown meat producers UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat to sell their chicken products at retail in California.
Amazon enrolled customers in Prime without consent, made it hard to cancel, FTC says in lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission is accusing online retail juggernaut Amazon of illicitly manipulating customers into subscriptions to its Prime service.
At least 4 dead in NYC e-bike store fire, officials say
A fire at an e-bike shop in Manhattan on Tuesday marks the latest in a growing list of deadly blazes that have been tied to lithium-ion batteries in devices including e-bikes.
IRS agent used 'fake name' to 'target' Ohio resident during house call
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter to the IRS late last week, a move prompted by an alleged home visit conducted by an IRS agent that involved "highly concerning" behavior.
Safety agency reports power problems in Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
A series of complaints about a loss of power in Hyundai's popular electric SUV has begun a preliminary investigation into 2022 models of the Ioniq 5.
CPSC to hold forum on lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes after string of deadly fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to hold a forum to further investigate safety issues with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes following a sting of deadly fires.



















