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The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday against six major apartment landlords, accusing them of coordinating a scheme through an algorithm at RealPage that kept millions of American renters in line by secretly setting their rent hikes. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against six major apartment landlords, alleging they…
The United States is seeing a clean energy investment level it has never seen before, with tax credits enacted under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) accounting for a large majority of that surge. Those credits have opened the doors to many new technologies eligible for support beyond traditional wind and solar and into areas…
The future of bus services is now in the hands of the public as a wide-reaching consultation has been launched to address evolving transport needs. Authorities are urging residents, businesses, and stakeholders to take part in shaping the next chapter for local public transportation systems. As urban and rural communities shift to post-pandemic lifestyles, public…
A new alert regarding an alarming surge in phony text messages supposedly from the electronic toll collection service FasTrak, are being sent to American motorists. Scammers target program users with the phony messages that allegedly will threaten to shut down their account unless they provide personal financial and identifying information that could be used to…
The United Kingdom has brought a slew of important updates to its consumer protection laws and subscription contract regulation, aimed at empowering consumers and ensuring fair business practices. Such changes come into effect from 2025, focusing on the enhancement of transparency, ease in cancellation, and curbing of unfair practices that exist in the subscription-based services….
Residents of Greene and Washington counties seeking expert guidance on home repairs and rebuilding efforts are encouraged to attend upcoming consultations from January 6 to January 18. The initiative is designed to support homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by recent natural disasters or structural challenges. Within the two-week duration, repair and rebuild professionals will…
The General Services Administration has made a significant step forward in sustainability through awarding its groundbreaking electricity contract that aligns with renewable energy sources. This milestone marks a testament to the agency’s push for reducing its environmental footprint while keeping its expenses at a cost-efficient level to provide energy for federal operations. This historic contract,…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made available the lending rates for January 2025, which serve as important financial information for agricultural producers to plan their operations for the next year. Key Lending Rates for January 2025 Farm Operating Loans: The direct operating loans have an interest rate of 3.25%, which gives farmers access…
Fargo Public Library has launched two engaging reading challenges to welcome the New Year. It aims to inspire residents of all ages to develop a love for reading and learning. 2025 Winter Reading Challenge: Set for January 1 to February 28, the challenge encourages registrants to create personal reading goals and explore many genres. Those…
According to a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice has levied an amended complaint against fintech company Dave Inc. as well as Chief Executive Jason Wilk for committing federal law relating to deceptive practices in marketing. This comes shortly after the referral of the same case by the Federal Trade Commission to…
