By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission . He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior . Ferguson is already one of the FTC’s five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling National Politics | Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television The replacement of Khan likely means that the FTC will operate with a lighter touch when it comes to antitrust enforcement. The new chair is expected to appoint new directors of the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection divisions. “These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined,” wrote Anthony DiResta, a consumer protection attorney at Holland & Knight, in a recent analysis . Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a $24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC’s efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behavior. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump’s orbit, most notably Vice President-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan’s scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.Cowboys G Zack Martin, CB Trevon Diggs out vs. CommandersIs ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina KhanJosh Allen's ex claims she's been hacked after brutal CTE Instagram dig at QB amid his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld READ MORE: Josh Allen's ex Brittany Williams breaks her silence on their split By ISABEL BALDWIN Published: 17:57 GMT, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 17:58 GMT, 30 November 2024 e-mail 5 View comments Josh Allen's ex-girlfriend Brittany Williams has been caught up in controversy after the Buffalo Bills star announced his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld. The fashion influencer's Instagram account was caught taking a savage shot at the quarterback in the comment section of one of her own posts. A social media user commented on one of Williams' Instagram posts, asking if she hadn't 'found the next pro athlete yet,' referencing her past relationship with the NFL star. Williams, who dated Allen for around seven years, allegedly clapped back but only days later - and after the news of the signal caller's engagement broke. 'Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn't play for one. don't have to be with another brain dead CTE athlete,' Williams' account brutally responded, referencing a brain disorder liked caused by repeated head injuries, which many footballers are believed to have suffered with. It is unclear if Williams does indeed have a new mystery man or who he is. However, she maintained her innocence, claiming she was not responsible the insensitive comment as she had been hacked. Josh Allen's ex-girlfriend Brittany Williams has been caught up in controversy this week The fashion influencer's Instagram account was caught taking a savage shot at the quarterback 'My accounts have been hacked several times tonight. Trying to get it resolved. If anyone has any tips please lmk,' she shared on her Instagram post, with the original comment and her reply seemingly now deleted. The Pilates instructor has known the quarterback since they were children with their families knowing each other. The couple got together in 2017 before quietly splitting last year amid allegations of infidelity. Fans were first alerted to the former couple's split when Williams reportedly removed content of them together on her main Instagram page and also unfollowed the sports star. Allen was linked to Steinfeld shortly after the split, first sparking dating rumors in late May, when photographers caught them enjoying a date night together in New York City. And days later, the two were seen holding hands as they got sushi together . They have since spent time in Mexico and at Paris Fashion Week but Allen and Steinfeld have - for the most part - kept their romance under wraps. The newlyweds-to-be publicly announced their engagement on Black Friday, sharing an Instagram post showing the football player down on one need amid a romantic coastal backdrop. '11•22•24' read the caption, suggesting the Bills star popped the question last week - during Buffalo's bye week. She later claimed that was not responsible the insensitive comment as she had been hacked View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Allen (@joshallenqb) Allen enjoyed a brief break from NFL action after inspiring his team to a crucial win over back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs. Williams first broke her silence on her breakup with Allen in January when she opened up on venturng back into the world of dating on the 'Martinis and Bikinis' podcast. 'I would say that coming into the dating world was very, very, very difficult for me at first because I'm just like, I never thought I would be here again,' Williams said. 'But here I am, I am very happy now. The dating life in New York is absolutely crazy but it's so much fun. It was so entertaining. 'I'm giddy right now just talking about it because it's so much fun. I'm having the 'Sex and the City' moment... It is crazy out here on these streets, I'll just say that. 'It's hard but it's beautiful because it makes you realize everything you want and makes you not settle for anything more than that.' Buffalo Bills Instagram Share or comment on this article: Josh Allen's ex claims she's been hacked after brutal CTE Instagram dig at QB amid his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld e-mail Add comment
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By Rohith Nair (Reuters) - A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has not acted on a recommendation to do that by using its legacy fund. The report prepared by the FIFA Sub-Committee on Human Rights & Social Responsibility looked into a request made at the FIFA Congress by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), who asked what steps FIFA might take to compensate workers. FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund this week for social programmes but was criticised by Amnesty International for not doing anything for families of migrant workers who died or were exploited when building Qatar's stadiums for the World Cup. The Middle Eastern country has denied that workers were exploited. "There are workers who have contributed to the resounding success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 who have not yet benefited from any, or any adequate, remediation," said the report, which was published 11 months after it was submitted. "Whilst the main responsibility to rectify such shortcomings lies with the direct employers of these workers as well as with the Government of Qatar... FIFA too has a responsibility to take additional measures to contribute to the provision of remedy to these workers." The report said many "human rights impacts" occurred in Qatar from 2010-2022 for workers, including deaths, injuries, wages not being paid for months and debt faced by workers and their families reimbursing fees they paid to obtain jobs. "The due diligence measures put in place by FIFA and its partners did not prevent these severe impacts from occurring," it added. FAIR COMPENSATION "The report provides clear guidelines to FIFA on what constitutes effective and fair restitution to ensure migrant workers get the compensation they are entitled to," NFF president Lise Klaveness said. "FIFA must now implement the recommendations in the report and ensure that migrant workers who contributed to the World Cup are fairly compensated." FIFA said all reports and recommendations were considered during a comprehensive review. "While all recommendations could not be met, practical and impactful elements were retained. It should be noted that the study did not specifically constitute a legal assessment of the obligation to remedy," a FIFA spokesperson told Reuters. The spokesperson added that the creation of the legacy fund was "unanimously endorsed" by the FIFA Council while a Workers' Support and Insurance Fund was established in Qatar in 2018. At the World Cup in Doha, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund had provided compensation of more than $350 million to workers in cases mainly related to non-payment of wages. Amnesty and other rights groups had led calls for FIFA to compensate migrant workers for human rights abuses by setting aside $440 million, matching the World Cup prize money. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission . He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior . Ferguson is already one of the FTC’s five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling National Politics | Biden says he was ‘stupid’ not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television The replacement of Khan likely means that the FTC will operate with a lighter touch when it comes to antitrust enforcement. The new chair is expected to appoint new directors of the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection divisions. “These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined,” wrote Anthony DiResta, a consumer protection attorney at Holland & Knight, in a recent analysis . Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a $24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC’s efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behavior. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump’s orbit, most notably Vice President-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan’s scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.
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