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Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

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F.T.C. Sues Largest U.S. Alcohol Distributor for Illegal Pricing

The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.

By Danielle Kaye

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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal After Court Rulings

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

By Danielle Kaye

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Andrew Ferguson, the F.T.C.’s Next, More Deal-Friendly Chair

Andrew Ferguson is expected to go easier on mergers than the agency’s current chief, Lina Khan. But he could take a similarly tough approach to policing Big Tech.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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