FTC: TurboTax maker deceived customers with ‘free’ services – The Hill
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled Monday that the maker of TurboTax deceived customers by claiming that a version of its online tax filing software for which most customers must pay was free. did. of The FTC opinion states: Intuit's TurboTax Free Edition is sold as a stripped-down version of its paid software for customers […]
FTC: TurboTax maker deceived customers with ‘free’ services
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled Monday that the maker of TurboTax misled customers by claiming that a version of its online tax filing software, for which most customers must pay, was free. . F.T.C. opinion Intuit's TurboTax Free Edition is sold as a stripped-down version of its paid software for customers making simple returns, […]
‘Achieving equity’ among students ‘may require unequal distribution of resources and services’: Milwaukee Public Schools memo
“Achieving equity” among students could “require unequal distribution of resources and services,” according to a Milwaukee Public Schools memo. Obtained Young America Foundation. What are the details? Overall theme over 33 pages memo is a “disparity” in student discipline, and the document also includes instructions on anti-racism, equity, and “whiteness.” A passage on page 25 […]
Medical center can deny services if you say the wrong thing
Milford Regional Medical Center's announcement regarding its “inclusive environment” regulations, which warned potential patients that they must adhere to a specific code of conduct in order to access the service, sparked controversy recently. Dr. Peter Smulowitz, Massachusetts Medical Center's chief medical officer, released a private video on the hospital's official YouTube channel on January 3, […]
House Armed Services GOPs Demand Austin Respond to Formal Inquiry Launch
All Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday demanded answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after the committee chairman launched a formal investigation into the disappearances. Austin was admitted to the hospital on January 1st due to complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer on December 22nd. However, Austin kept his hospitalization a […]
House Financial Services Committee forms AI working group
The House Financial Services Committee has established a bipartisan working group to focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial services and housing industries, top members of the committee announced Tuesday. The AI Working Group will explore “the potential of this technology, particularly its introduction into the financial system” and how it […]
House Financial Services demands SEC briefing on compromised X account, Bitcoin ETF post
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday demanded that SEC Director Gary Gensler answer the committee's questions about the SEC's X account hack. The SEC's X (formerly Twitter) account posted on Tuesday that the SEC had approved a cryptocurrency ETF, briefly sending Bitcoin prices soaring before it was revealed to be a hoax. […]
Democratic Senate Armed Services chair calls for more information on Austin’s absence
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (DR.I.) wants answers about “exactly what happened” over the secret hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, so the White House They have remained silent about his condition for more than three days. Mr. Reed spoke with Mr. Austin, but questions remain about his absence, which included working in […]
Americans are canceling streaming services more and more
More customers will unsubscribe from major streaming services in 2023, with approximately 25% of customers canceling subscriptions to at least three services in the past two years. The overall customer churn rate from premium streaming services was 6.3% as of November 2023, up from 5.1% a year ago. forbes report. The origin of the numbers […]
Burst water main disrupts fertility services at Boston hospital
A burst water main caused flooding at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, affecting approximately 200 patients seeking fertility services. The disruption has resulted in additional costs for patients, including canceled flights and insurance exclusions for the new year. A water main rupture occurred on the 8th floor during construction on Christmas Eve, affecting multiple […]