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Hundreds Were Mistakenly Told They Might Have Cancer, Test Company Says

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Hundreds Were Mistakenly Told They Might Have Cancer, Test Company Says

Grail, which makes a blood test for cancer, said a vendor’s software issue caused inaccurate letters to be sent to about 400 customers last month.

By Amanda Holpuch

Amazon to Pay $25 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Charges

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Amazon to Pay $25 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Charges

Regulators said the tech giant kept children’s Alexa voice recordings “forever,” violating a children’s privacy law.

By Natasha Singer

Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC

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Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC

Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.

By Michael Corkery

E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision

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E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision

The green light follows objections to the blockbuster deal by American and British regulators on the grounds that it would undercut competition.

By Adam Satariano