Signal scandal unsettles White House and GOP officials

April 21, 2025, 3:20 pm

Explosive revelations from internal Signal chats have ignited a political firestorm. Details implicate political appointee Pete Hegseth in dubious attack plans, sparking bipartisan criticism and prompting urgent calls for his replacement. The controversy exposes deep internal miscommunications and administrative chaos at the highest levels.

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cnet.com / What Is Signal, the App at the Center of 2 US Military Controversies?

gizmodo.com / Even a Republican Congressman Is Turning on Pete Hegseth After Signalgate 2.0

arstechnica.com / White House plagued by Signal controversy as Pentagon in “full-blown meltdown”

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FTC targets Uber’s shady subscription tactics

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm

The Federal Trade Commission has taken aim at Uber for allegedly tricking subscribers into recurring charges by enrolling customers and making cancellations a labyrinthine process. Multiple lawsuits allege deceptive billing practices centered on the Uber One subscription, prompting legal action that puts a spotlight on the company’s customer safeguards.

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gizmodo.com / FTC Says Uber Enrolled People Into Its Subscription Service Without Consent

www.ft.com/ / FTC sues Uber over ‘deceptive’ subscription service - Financial Times

techcrunch.com / Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent

theinformation.com / FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing Practices - The Information

wsj.com / Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices

cnbc.com / FTC sues Uber, says company charged for Uber One without consent

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