AMAZON, GOOGLE Probed by FTC Over Search Ad Practices…

The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google misled advertisers that place ads on their websites, according to people familiar with the matter. The investigations, which are being conducted by the agency’s consumer protection unit, focus on whether the companies properly disclosed the terms and pricing for ads, said …

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RCMP agent probed for violent threats and leaking Trump’s G7 itinerary

Canadian Mountie Assigned to G7 Under Criminal Investigation for Making “Violent” Threats Against President Trump and Leaking Info About Trump’s Movements at Alberta G7 Summit A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who was assigned to the G7 summit in Alberta last month is under investigation for posting “violent” threats against President Donald Trump and of …

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Airline Loyalty Programs Probed by Feds

(Bloomberg) — The rewards programs of the four largest US air carriers — Delta Air Lines Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. — are being probed by the US Department of Transportation, the agency announced Thursday. The department has asked the airlines to submit reports on their programs …

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