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By merging DirectTV and Dish, Sling networks will be united under one company

DirecTV and Dish are on the verge of a major merger Consolidation is occurring in cable television. DirecTV and Dish are close to a merger that would create the largest pay-TV provider in the country. Cheddar DirecTV has agreed to…

FTC chief Lina Khan fights against Big Tech, Big Pharma and Big Grocery | 60 Minutes

As the youngest chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in history, Lina Khan has taken on numerous companies and preached about the dangers of corporate monopolies. Their pursuit of large companies represents a policy shift after decades of the…

The major risks of Bitcoin ATMs

Bitcoin ATMs are becoming more common in the United States and pose a growing cybercrime threat, according to some experts. ATMs that accept bitcoins are similar to their cash counterparts: PINs must be entered and withdrawal fees apply, just like…

“They’re all dogs.” Texts could haunt Kroger merger with Albertsons

The FTC is trying to stop a mega-supermarket merger. Here’s why. The Federal Trade Commission had filed a lawsuit to prevent the merger between Kroger and Albertsons because it would allegedly create a monopoly in the supermarket industry. PORTLAND, Oregon…

White House takes action against “disaster loops” in customer service and chatbots

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to presidential debate on September 10 After it was unclear whether there would be a presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agreed to meet on September 10. The White House announced a new…