With Trump's win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.
Federal Trade Commission
Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule
The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue that the agency overstepped its authority.
Google is defiant after losing antitrust lawsuit and being called a 'monopolist'
A federal judge rules that Google illegally abused its monopoly power to maintain its control over the search engine business. Google says it’s appealing.
The U.S. sues Apple, saying it abuses its power to monopolize the smartphone market
The federal government accuses Apple of using its monopoly power to stomp out competitors and keep customers from switching phones.
FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now
The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.
Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up
From streaming TV to razor blades by mail, Americans are buying more goods and services through pay-by-the-month plans. New research shows they often keep paying long after they want to.
The FTC is targeting fake customer reviews in a bid to help real-world shoppers
A proposed rule would outlaw fake reviews, stop companies from paying for good reviews and prohibit them from illegally suppressing negative reviews.
No, the IRS isn't calling you. It isn't texting or emailing you, either
Since 2018, over 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to IRS imposters over the phone, email, texts and more. Here's how the IRS actually contacts taxpayers and how you can spot imposters.
Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help
The Federal Trade Commission gets thousands of complaints a year from customers trapped in memberships they don't want. Its "Click to Cancel" proposal aims to change that, Chair Lina Khan tells NPR.
Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements, calling them an exploitative practice that suppresses wages and hampers innovation.