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Federal Regulatory Agencies

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FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn

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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing (MLM) company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of whom did not earn any money from the venture.

The FTC alleged in a complaint that Stormy Wellington, who has been a high-level participant in two different MLMs, used deceptive earnings ... Show Full Article

FTC Issues Order Approving 2026 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Budget
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Issues Order Approving 2026 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Budget

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The Federal Trade Commission issued an order approving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's 2026 budget.

As required under an FTC rule regarding oversight of the Authority, the FTC published the Authority's proposed 2026 budget in the Federal Register and provided the public an opportunity to comment.

Following the public comment period, the Commission vote to approve the proposed budget was 2-0.

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FDIC Announces Four Senior Leadership Appointments
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:

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FDIC Announces Four Senior Leadership Appointments

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WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the appointment of the following personnel to serve in senior leadership positions:

Benjamin Olson has been appointed Director of the FDIC's Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP). Prior to his appointment, Mr. Olson served as Deputy Director for Consumer Supervision and Regulation at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He has ... Show Full Article

Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company's Products and Services
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company's Products and Services

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Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its operators misled consumers about how much money they were likely to earn using their products.

"Consumers, including workers, need accurate information up front about ... Show Full Article

FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens

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Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission's charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplements touted as supporting height growth in children and teenagers, and relied on reviews that were written ... Show Full Article

FCC: Broadcast Station Totals as of March 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (No. DA 26-336) on April 10, 2026:

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The Commission has announced the following totals for broadcast stations licensed as of March 31, 2026:

AM STATIONS ... 4,310

FM COMMERCIAL ... 6,574

FM EDUCATIONAL ... 4,783

TOTAL ... 15,667

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UHF COMMERCIAL TV ... 1,040

VHF COMMERCIAL TV ... 349

UHF EDUCATIONAL TV ... 270

VHF EDUCATIONAL TV ... 118

TOTAL ... 1,777

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CLASS A UHF STATIONS ... 363

CLASS A VHF STATIONS ... 35

TOTAL ... 398

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FM TRANSLATORS & BOOSTERS ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Issues Public Notice: Commission Refreshes Record on Lower C-Band Petitions for Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket Nos. 18-122, 25-59) on April 10, 2026:

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By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) seeks to refresh the record on pending petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's 2020 C-band R&O/1 in light of certain technical proposals in the Upper C-band NPRM/2 and the responsive record thereto seeking a harmonized approach across the entire C-band. In particular, we seek to refresh the record on a petition for partial reconsideration ... Show Full Article

Temporary Restraining Order Blocks Arizona Criminal Enforcement Proceedings on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:

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Temporary Restraining Order Blocks Arizona Criminal Enforcement Proceedings on Prediction Markets

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WASHINGTON -At the request of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona granted a temporary restraining order this afternoon barring Arizona from continuing to pursue criminal charges against CFTC-regulated designated contract markets. This follows last week's filing of a complaint against Arizona by the CFTC seeking an injunction ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Yeeluzan Pool Drain Covers
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: Yeeluzan Pool Drain Covers

Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers.

Remedy: Refund

Recall Date: April 09, 2026

Units: About 640

Consumer Contact: Yeeluzan by email at yeeluzanrecall@163.com.

Recall Details

Description: This recall involves Yeeluzan-branded pool drain covers that are sold for ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Various Brands of Iron-Containing Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: Various Brands of Iron-Containing Dietary Supplements

Hazard: The dietary supplements contain iron, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the supplements is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy: Replace

Recall Date: April 09, 2026

Units: About 356,140

Consumer Contact: Vitaquest International ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Supernova & Typhoon Lighters
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: Supernova and Typhoon Lighters

Hazard: The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms and ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving ShymeryDirect LED Lights
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: ShymeryDirect LED Lights

Hazard: The recalled LED lights violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because they contain lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the LED lights do not have the warnings required by Reese's Law. If coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

Remedy: Refund

Recall ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: Members Mark 7' Pre-Lit Twinkling Buck

Hazard: If the wires are connected incorrectly the current limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Refund/Repair

Recall Date: April 09, 2026

Units: About 2,460

Consumer Contact: Seasonal Specialties toll-free at 800-353-3116 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at buckrecall@seasonalspecialties.com or online at www.seasonalspecialties.com/Buck_Recall.html or www.seasonalspecialties.com ... Show Full Article

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Happiness Light LED Lights
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026:

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Name of Product: Happiness Light LED Lights

Hazard: The recalled LED lights violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because they contain lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. Additionally, the LED lights do not have the warnings as required by Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical ... Show Full Article