Mexican journalist finds 3 percent conviction rate in military cases
Zorayda Gallegos tracked more than 520 women who reported sexual offences in Mexico’s armed forces over 12 years.
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How to spot and report IRS impersonation scams
A phone call, email or text is not from the Internal Revenue Service if it is unexpected, rushes or threatens the recipient, asks for personal or financial information, or demands immediate payment.
What goes into the price of a gallon of gasoline
The retail price of gasoline includes the cost of crude oil, taxes, refining costs and profits, and distribution and marketing.
How the Federal Reserve sets interest rates
The Federal Reserve Act directs monetary policy toward maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.
Labor Department requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees
The Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers and affiliated brokers and consultants to disclose compensation to fiduciaries of large, self-insured group health plans.
NCAA reports Native American student-athletes up nearly 21%
The number of Native American student-athletes increased nearly 21% over the past decade.
SEC exempts certain inter-affiliate and non-U.S. repos from clearing
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued exemptive relief from Treasury clearing requirements for certain inter-affiliate and non-U.S. repo transactions.
FDIC proposes to rescind rule for banks with 2 million accounts
The FDIC Board of Directors approved a proposal to rescind a recordkeeping rule for insured depository institutions with 2 million or more deposit accounts.
Microsoft reports $92.3 billion in quarterly revenue, up 19%
Revenue increased 19% to $92.3 billion in the quarter ended Sept. 30.
Microsoft recasts reporting into two segments, cloud at $214.4 billion
Microsoft filed a Form 8-K that recasts its business into two segments, Agents and Infra and Devices and Consumer.
FTC and states sue Toast over hidden fees and cancellations
The Federal Trade Commission and officials from eight states filed a lawsuit against Toast Inc. alleging hidden fees, unauthorized charges and difficult cancellations.
FTC highlights more than $80 million in imposter scam redress
The Federal Trade Commission said 14 completed enforcement actions have resulted in more than $80 million in consumer redress since the Impersonation Rule took effect in 2024.
FTC staff warn 25 healthcare plan marketers
Federal Trade Commission staff are sending warning letters to 25 companies that market or generate sales leads for healthcare plans.
Federal Reserve approves Bank of Nova Scotia application
The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by The Bank of Nova Scotia, of Toronto, Canada.
SEC charges two entities in alleged $130 million fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd in an alleged scheme that raised more than $130 million.
Freddie Mac says 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.24%
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 7.24% in the week of Oct. 29, 2026, down from 7.32% a week earlier.
NCAA joins program to address online abuse of athletes
The NCAA on Thursday announced it is actively engaged in the Bad Actor Program to identify and address online abuse of athletes, coaches and officials.
NCAA committees select seven finalists for 2032-36 Final Fours
The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Committees each identified seven finalist cities for the 2032-36 Final Fours.
FTC orders nine companies to detail personalized pricing
The Federal Trade Commission ordered nine companies to provide information on how personal data is used to set prices and compensation.
Division II board approves nearly $4.2 million for championships
The Division II Executive Board approved nearly $4.2 million in championship enhancements for the 2027-30 budget cycle.