Monthly Archives: December 2025

Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers

[ad_1] Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to settle allegations by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it deceived consumers with false advertising. The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated …

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Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan

[ad_1] Apple announced it will allow alternative app stores in Japan and will permit developers to process payments for digital goods and services outside of its own in-app purchase system in iOS. The iPhone maker is not making these changes because it wants to be more open; it’s being forced …

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Bank of England cuts interest rate after UK inflation slides

[ad_1] The BoE’s widely expected reduction followed a regular policy meeting and came ahead of the European Central Bank’s rate decision Thursday. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFPSource: AFP The Bank of England cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent on Thursday after UK inflation eased faster than expected and …

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