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Amazon Sues Facebook Group Administrators Over Fake Reviews

The reviews you see under Amazon products may not be real. The online giant says it has filed legal action against the administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups that attempt to orchestrate fake reviews on Amazon in exchange for money or free products. These groups are set up to recruit individuals willing to post […]

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DoorDash Offers Special Savings for DashPass Users

SAN FRANCISCO –– DoorDash is offering special bonuses for its DashPass membership program. Starting July 21, DoorDash is kicking off its third annual and largest ever Summer of DashPass – five jam-packed weeks with more than 25,000 incredible member-only offers, worth over $40 million in savings, from nationwide favorites and local businesses. During Summer of DashPass, DashPass members will be able to […]

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Uber Agrees to Settlement for Overcharging Disabled Riders

The Department of Justice filed in court a multi-million-dollar settlement agreement with Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Uber violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the agreement, Uber will offer several million dollars in compensation to more than 65,000 Uber users who were charged discriminatory fees due to disability. In […]

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Honda Civic Celebrates 50 Years

Fifty years ago this month in 1972, Honda introduced to the world the Honda Civic. A half century later, with sales approaching 30 million globally and now in its 11th generation, Civic is the longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda history and the best-selling Honda automobile of all-time. Since going on sale in America in early […]

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Adobe Updates Photoshop and Lightroom

SAN JOSE – Adobe recently unveiled major updates to Creative Cloud applications Photoshop, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic, delivering significant new features, benefits and value to customers. The updates deliver new editing and usability enhancements to Photoshop on the web (beta), leverage Adobe Sensei AI and machine learning to help simplify complex workflows for creatives and […]

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Average New Car Price Tops $48,000

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in June was the highest on record and marked the first time the average transaction price (ATP) surpassed the $48,000 mark and over $66,000 for luxury vehicles, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book. The new-vehicle ATP increased to $48,043 in June 2022, according to Kelley Blue […]

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Instacart Launches Cart Star Program for Shoppers

SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart, the leading grocery delivery service, announced the introduction of Cart Star, a new shopper rewards program that will invite shoppers to get recognized for their hard work on the platform. Instacart has over 600,000 shoppers nationwide that shop for items at supermarkets and delivery directly to customers. The Cart Star program will […]

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Square Data Sees Increase in E-Bike Purchases

With gas prices soaring this year, consumers have felt more pain at the pump. Data from commerce technology company Square finds that consumers have been turning to electronic modes of transportation to curb the effects of inflation, purchasing e-bikes and e-scooters at an increasing rate. E-transportation is becoming increasingly popular as people look for alternative […]

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Subway Launches New Lineup of 12 Subs

MILFORD — Subway restaurants has unveiled the Subway Series, a lineup of 12 all-new signature sandwiches ordered by name or number. These new sandwiches feature a combination of meat, cheese, vegetables, sauce and freshly baked bread. To celebrate the most significant menu update in its nearly 60-year history, Subway is inviting America to experience these […]

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Rents in U.S. Soar 26.6% Since 2019

SANTA CLARA — The U.S. median rental price hit its latest new high of $1,849 per month in May, representing a 26.6% increase since 2019 before the pandemic began, according to the Realtor.com Monthly Rental Report. While May marked the 10th straight month of double-digit annual growth in national rents, the increase was the smallest since September 2021, offering renters […]

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Toyota Sales Down 17.9 Percent in June

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. sales in June 2022 of 170,155 vehicles, down 17.9 percent on a volume basis and down 21.1 percent on daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2021. June 2022 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 39,965, representing 23.5 percent of total monthly sales. The company continues to have problems manufacturing new vehicles due […]

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PayPal Launches Cash Back Small Business Card

SAN JOSE — PayPal is introducing a new business credit card to better meet the everyday financing needs of small business owners. The PayPal Business Cashback Mastercard, issued by WebBank and powered by the Mastercard network, is the first business credit card offered through PayPal. The card has no annual fee and rewards cardholders with […]