The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule restricting hidden “junk fees” that mask the full price of purchases such as concert tickets and hotel rooms – a stated priority of President Joe Biden. “All too often, Americans are plagued with unexpected and unnecessary fees they can’t escape. These junk fees now cost Americans tens […]
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Cigarette Sales Increased During Covid-19 Pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission released a new report that says that cigarette sales went up during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Delicious Soft-Served Mystery May Finally Be Solved
For years, It has been a running joke that McDonald’s ice cream machines are always broken. In August 2020, the McDonald’s franchise even joined in the joke on their official Twitter account, “We have a joke about our soft-serve machine but are worried it won’t work.” However, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is not in the laughing mood.
