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Tylenol maker rebounds a day after Trump’s unfounded claims about its safety
Oct 28, 2025

Texas lawsuit against companies behind Tylenol asserts unproven claims of autism risk

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused the companies behind Tylenol of deceptively marketing the pain reliever to pregnant mothers in a lawsuit that asserted unproven claims that early exposure to acetaminophen increased risk of autism and other disorders. Paxton, an ally of President Donald Trump and a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the suit […]

Amazon to pay $2.5B in FTC Prime membership settlement
Sep 25, 2025

Amazon to pay $2.5B in FTC Prime membership settlement

Amazon will pay $2.5B to settle FTC claims it tricked customers into Prime memberships and made cancellations difficult.

FTC, states sue Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Sep 18, 2025

FTC, states sue Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, including Virginia, sued Ticketmaster and its parent company.

Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Centreville, is the chief patron of Senate Bill 738. The bill seeks to limit cell phone use in schools. Photo courtesy Capital News Service
Apr 30, 2025

Virginia junk fee ban awaits action from governor

Virginia may ban hidden junk fees under new legislation, but Gov. Youngkin must act by May 2 to sign or veto the consumer protection bill.

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