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U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, U.S., September 20, 2024. REUTERS/Lananh Nguyen/File Photo

FTC takes on subscription traps with ‘click to cancel’ rule

The FTC adopted a final rule requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up.

Prescription Drug Prices Have Increased Almost 40% Over Past Decade

A new study shows the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. has increased nearly 40% over the past 10 years, surpassing the rate of inflation during the same time span.

U.S. Airline Industry Struggles Through Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: A jet comes in for landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. With skyrocketing fuel prices and a weak economy, US airlines are turning to mergers which could ultimately lead to higher fares through reduced flights and increased market power. US carriers emerged from a five-year slump in 2006 but with $35 billion in losses. In the latest merger move to save profits, Delta Air Lines Inc will buy Northwest Airlines Corp for more than $3 billion, creating the world's biggest airline. Recent profit challenges to the industry have lead to the shutdown of ATA, Skybus, and Aloha Airlines as well as bankruptcy for Frontier Airlines. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Biden Admin. Sued By Major Airlines Over Fee Disclosure Rules

Major United States Airlines are suing the Biden Administration and the U.S. Transport Department (USDOT) over a new rule that requires upfront disclosure of airline fees.

A plane takes off as seen from inside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule

A new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees is the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Canceled flights due to weather are displayed on a departure monitor at San Francisco International Airport on February 8, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Thousands of flights to the East Coast were canceled as a potentially historic blizzard is set to dump up to three feet of snow in the Northeast from New York City to Boston. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Airlines Must Refund Customers With Cash For Canceled, Delayed Flights Under New Federal Rule

A federal rule approved by the Biden administration on Wednesday will now require airlines to give cash refunds quickly and without arguments to passengers whose flights have been canceled or delayed drastically.