A New York judge on Friday ruled that the leading daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings must cease operating in the state, in what could be a crippling blow to the fast-growing, multibillion-dollar industry.... read more...
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K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products
A news release from the USDA reports K. Heeps, Inc. having to recall approximately 152,010 pounds of roast beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. K. Heeps Recalls Pureed Meat Products This is a... read more
Toy Maker Hack Exposes data of 5 million – Including Children
A data breach affected 5 million people, including the photos and profile information of more than 200,000 children. VTech confirmed that its Learning Lodge online portal has been hacked. The breach contains user profile information... read more...
Maine Wants Candy, Soda to be Excluded from Food Stamps
The New England state is one of several locales that have sought to keep sugary items out of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps low-income Americans buy food. Nearly 200,000 Mainers, or... read more
Over 52,000 Pounds of Tyson Chicken Product Recalled
Over 52,000 pounds of Tyson Chicken are being recalled. The product “may be adulterated because of having an ‘off odor’ scent,” the USDA said in a press release. Over 52,000 Pounds of Tyson Chicken Product... read more
Expiring Tax Breaks Face Another Nail-Biter This Year
Congress is delaying the revival of a small-business tax break that lapsed in late 2014. Small business owners are feeling the pinch as the 2015 tax year is coming to an end and Washington has... read more...
Hounded Out of Business by Regulators
Since 2013, the cancer-screening company LabMD has been fighting meritless allegations from the Federal Trade Commission. On November 13, 2015 the FTC’s chief administrative-law judge dismissed the agency’s complaint but it was too late. The... read more...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Payment-Information Data Breach
Starwood Hotels & Resorts said hackers stole customer credit-card and debit card information during a data breach that lasted nearly eight months and affected 54 locations, including a number of luxury properties. The breach was... read more...