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FTC and states accuse Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices by $20 billion — 2dThe FTC is preparing to file a lawsuit against Amazon over allegedly manipulating advertising prices through bid tactics such as a “soft reserve,” with more than 20 states set to join. The case, expected to be filed in Seattle federal court and potentially involving billions in penalties, follows long-running probes into Amazon’s ad pricing practices.

Marcus Bell Soft reserve" sounds like corporate speak for quietly padding auction prices without advertisers ever knowing the game was rigged.

Wella files for NYSE IPO after swinging back to profit — 2dWella Company, owner of brands such as Wella Professionals, OPI, Clairol and ghd, filed for a U.S. IPO to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WELA, with Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, KKR, and J.P. Morgan among the underwriters. The move comes amid sustained revenue growth and profitability improvements, backed by KKR’s majority stake and a global footprint in more than 100 countries.

TCL accuses Samsung of mislabeling TVs as Mini LED in lawsuit — 1dTCL has filed multiple lawsuits in U.S. courts alleging Samsung falsely advertised its M Model TVs as Mini LED, seeking injunctions and damages for alleged mislabeling that harmed TCL’s market share and reputation. Samsung rejects the claims, while TCL says the dispute centers on alleged underhanded pricing and misrepresentation that boosted Samsung’s sales in the North American Mini LED segment.

Chris Dalton If Samsung's actually using regular LED backlighting and slapping "Mini LED" on the box, that's straight up false advertising, not just marketing spin.

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LIV Golf reportedly planning bankruptcy filing as early as next week — 2dLIV Golf could file for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey as soon as the week of September 7, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund poised to provide a debtor-in-possession loan under $100 million while the league brokers a potential pre-packaged deal with BC Partners to fund a lean 2027 season. Current players have been offered settlements worth only a few cents on the dollar as LIV negotiates funding and a possible LIV 2.0 equity-like structure amid pressure from the DP World Tour and ongoing cost-cutting efforts.

Bar complaints filed against Pirro over Democrats indictments — Aug 25, 2026A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two deputies for allegedly abusing prosecutorial powers to pursue “meritless” indictments of six Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to resist unlawful orders, a move Trump condemned as sedition. The complaints, filed in New York and Virginia, argue prosecutors overstepped standards and that indictments should be decided by a grand jury, not directed by prosecutors who say the grand jury already declined to indict in this case.

Tiger Woods plans to change plea in Florida DUI — 1dTiger Woods is slated for a change-of-plea hearing in Martin County, Florida, tied to a March rollover DUI case in which he has so far pleaded not guilty, with prosecutors potentially pursuing a plea agreement and ongoing record subpoenas noted. The hearings come as Woods has previously paused public appearances for treatment and recovery, and new court filings reaffirm the possibility of a plea change amid related charges including DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing.

Sam Okafor Hope he's actually getting help and this isn't just about making the legal problem go away quietly.

Urban Outfitters closes stores, plans 18 more in 2027Business — 2dRetailers across the US, UK, and Europe are accelerating closures and restructurings as margins tighten and shopping habits shift, with Urban Outfitters trimming locations even as it opens new ones, and Kroger’s Fred Meyer shuttering a Tacoma store amid broader store reductions. The wave also hits UK chains like TG Jones, Eddie Bauer’s Chapter 11 filing, Leading Labels’ liquidation, Russell & Bromley’s administration, and Roller’s continued closures in Germany, signaling pervasive pressure on brick-and-mortar retail.

LA County sues State Farm, alleging mishandled wildfire claims — 2dLos Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm alleging delays, denials, and underpayments of wildfire-related claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires, accusing the insurer of unfair business practices and violations of California’s unfair competition laws. The action accompanies state regulatory scrutiny and other legal actions as survivors describe ongoing displacement and financial hardship.

Derek Foss Underpaying wildfire victims after everything they've lost is just cold. Hope this lawsuit forces real accountability.

12-year-old Maryland boy stabs mother's boyfriend during alleged attack — 2dA 12-year-old Maryland boy, Xavier Leathers, saved his mother by grabbing a kitchen knife and stabbing her attacker twice as he allegedly choked her, allowing her to escape; authorities say the suspect was taken into custody and the investigation continues. The mother was hospitalized and has filed for a protective order, while the boy and the family are described as safe with no serious injuries beyond minor ones.

Novartis MS pill beats Aubagio in two large phase 3 trials — 1dNovartis reported positive Phase 3 REMODEL-1 and REMODEL-2 results for the BTK inhibitor remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis, showing lower annualized relapse rate and meaningful reductions in disability progression versus teriflunomide and prompting worldwide regulatory filings. With remibrutinib already approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria as Rhapsido, the drug’s MS potential could become a major growth driver given its favorable safety profile and strong early sales signals.

Rachel Meyers Teriflunomide isn't the toughest comparator out there, would like to see how remibrutinib stacks up against some of the stronger existing MS drugs before getting too excited.

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