FTC looking into Amazon's $1.7B deal for iRobot
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked Amazon and iRobot for more information on the e-commerce giant's $1.7-billion buyout of the popular Roomba vacuum maker.
Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says
Officials are warning consumers to stop using male-to-male extension cords that were sold under various brand names on Amazon because they pose several hazards.
FTC promises crackdown on companies taking advantage of gig workers
The agency is taking action against gig companies who deceive their workers about pay and hours, impose unfair contract terms and engage in anticompetitive wage fixing.
Amtrak to operate full schedule Friday after railroad strike averted
Amtrak announced that it will operate a normal train schedule Friday now that a tentative deal between the largest U.S. railroads and their unions has been reached, averting a strike.
Possible rail freight strike to affect Amtrak customers: What to know
Amtrak plans to suspend even more routes on Thursday as a potential strike by its unions looms. All of Amtrak's long-distance routes will be suspended.
Amtrak suspends several long-distance routes as railroad strike looms
Amtrak made service adjustments and canceled some of its long-distance routes like the City of New Orleans and California Zephyr as a potential freight railroad strike looms.
US national debt nears $31T: How it compares with other countries
As the national debt continues to climb and approach an unprecedented $31 trillion, FOX Business compares U.S. government debt to that of other nations.
Sen. Ernst pushes bill requiring DOE, EPA to raise own office thermostats to match CA recommendations
Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst filed a bill Monday requiring the DOE and EPA to raise the temperature at their headquarters to match California's recommendations for residents.
Airplane laser strikes: FAA needs to do more, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said that the FAA and law enforcement had disbanded an interagency working group that was created to address this issue.
Delta Air Lines issues $6B in refunds since 2020
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told the Department of Transportation that its staff is ready to deliver a reliable operation for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.
Chicago police officers mandated to take time off, breaks between shifts in wake of scathing city analysis
Chicago Police have announced new scheduling mandates to benefit police officers after a city analysis discovered over 1,100 officers had worked 13 days straight.
FTC sues Kochava for allegedly selling geolocation information from millions of mobile devices
The FTC claims sensitive geolocation data from Kochava can be used to trace consumers' movements to and from sensitive locations, including abortion clinics, places of worship, homeless and domestic violence shelters and addiction recovery centers.
US and China reach deal on audits of listed companies
The United States and China have reached an agreement allowing U.S. regulators to investigate audits of Chinese-based firms traded in American markets.
Washington and Massachusetts to follow California's gas car sales ban
Washington and Massachusetts will follow California in banning new gas and diesel car sales by 2035 following CARB's adoption of new rules governing EVs.
Yelp flags crisis pregnancy centers to prevent misinformation
Yelp is adding new consumer notices to better distinguish crisis pregnancy centers from other reproductive healthcare providers so consumers are not left misinformed.
Over 6K flights delayed, canceled on Monday
Flights continue to be disrupted on Monday even after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a stern warning to the CEOs of major passenger carriers.
Over 2 million 4moms baby swings, rockers recalled over strangulation hazards; 1 death reported
Numerous 4moms MamaRoo Baby Swing and RockaRoo Baby Rockers sold at major retailers nationwide were recalled due to entanglement and strangulation hazards.
Could Scott Peterson receive a new trial? A look at costs from his 2004 proceedings
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson will soon learn whether or not he will be granted a new trial after his initially scheduled hearing was delayed due to COVID exposure.
New-age space rules up for revision, FCC says
With orbital debris packing the near-Earth space environment, the Federal Communications Commission voted to revise space rules that were "built for another era."
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent fined $13M for selling recalled products
TJX Companies Inc. is paying a $13 million civil penalty after the Consumer Product Safety Commission said it sold and distributed recalled products for five years.

















