facebook consumer privacy user profile litigation

Americans Begin Receiving Payments From Facebook Consumer Privacy and User Profile Litigation

Many Americans have started receiving payments from Facebook due to the consumer privacy and user profile litigation lawsuit. In May 2025, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, began distributing payments to millions of U.S. users as part of a historic $725 million class-action settlement. This settlement resolved allegations that Facebook improperly shared user…

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Why Masked Federal Agents Were Deployed to Downtown Chicago

Dozens of masked federal agents were deployed to downtown Chicago last month amid an illegal immigration crackdown. In late September 2025, downtown Chicago became the focal point of a significant federal law enforcement operation, drawing national attention and sparking widespread debate. Dozens of masked federal agents, clad in military-style fatigues, were observed patrolling the city’s…

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Lawmakers and Crypto Executives Clash Over DeFi Regulations as Government Shutdown Continutes

Tensions reached a boiling point in Washington this week as U.S. lawmakers and cryptocurrency industry executives met to discuss the future of the crypto market structure bill. The meeting followed a leaked proposal from Democratic senators that would impose strict permissioned requirements on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, sparking outrage among crypto advocates. According to…

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Inflation Relief Checks

Inflation Relief Checks: Understanding the $1,702 Stimulus Payment

Not all Americans will receive a $1,702 stimulus payment, but inflation relief checks are likely to be sent out eventually. In October 2025, rumors have circulated about a nationwide $1,702 stimulus payment. However, these claims are based on misunderstandings and do not reflect federal policy. In reality, the $1,702 figure pertains to Alaska’s Permanent Fund…

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Verizon Class Action Lawsuit Ends in Settlement Over Administrative Fees

The Verizon class action lawsuit has ended in a colossal settlement, and claimants will soon receive their compensation.  Verizon Communications Inc. has agreed to a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging that the company charged customers undisclosed administrative and recovery fees between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. The settlement aims…

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs AB 831 Into Law, Banning Online Sweepstakes Casinos

California has officially prohibited online sweepstakes casinos after Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 831 into law. The legislation makes it illegal to facilitate or promote sweepstakes-style online gaming. Enforcement now extends beyond operators to include payment processors, affiliates, content suppliers, and platform providers. The law targets unregulated gaming models that mimic casino experiences but operate…

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