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Following allegations by federal regulators that Epic Games, the company behind the well-known game, deceived users into making unnecessary payments, more than 600,000 Fortnite players will begin to receive refunds. More than $72 million will be sent to affected players in the United States, the Federal Trade Commission said Monday, with more refunds to follow. The agency estimates that each athlete receives an average salary of $114. The announcement follows two years after the FTC ordered Epic Games, a company located in North Carolina, to pay $520 million to resolve claims that it had acquired children's personal information without first getting parental or guardian approval. Although Epic promised to update its chat and text features, privacy regulations, and how it charges game playe...

A Biden administration rule that let DACA individuals to enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act was halted by a federal judge in North Dakota. Judge Dan Trayn of the U.S. District Court ruled on Monday in favor of a coalition of 19 Republican state attorneys general who sued the rule in August to stop it from going into effect, arguing that it violates a provision that forbids providing public benefits to those who do not have legal immigration status. During his first term in office, Trump appointed Traynor. On November 1, open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, often known as Obamacare, began for individuals who were already receiving benefits under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). It was anticipated that coverage for individuals who sig...

After concluding that the Federal Trade Commission's worries over the merger's potential impact on market concentration were legitimate, a Washington state judge halted grocery giant Kroger's $25 billion proposal to acquire rival Albertson's. Marshall Ferguson, a judge in the King County Superior Court, stated Tuesday afternoon that a merger between the two businesses would ultimately hurt customers. The two businesses "engage in substantial head-to-head competition and the proposed merger would remove that competition," according to Ferguson's letter. Therefore, the proposed merger is "presumptively unlawful" since it is likely to result in consequences that "unilaterally" injure consumers. Judge Ferguson also decided that the merger would be detrimental to workers, stating that workers' ...

Washington Some senators felt a twinge of déjà vu when President-elect Donald Trump stated on NBC News Meet the Press that he was interested in reaching an agreement with Democrats to safeguard Dreamers who were brought to the country at a young age. The Dreamers are individuals who were brought here at a very young age, so we must take action. And a large number of these individuals are now middle-aged. Trump said to anchor Kristen Welker, "They don't even speak the language of their country." I'll come up with a plan with the Democrats. Leading Senate Republicans expressed pessimism about the chances of a compromise when questioned about Trump's comments, but they did not rule it out. We shall see. We have repeatedly failed to find the ideal immigration reform solution. Incoming Senat...

Washington The final report of the House task force that looked into the assassination attempts against Donald Trump was released on Tuesday. It included dozens of recommendations, such as the Secret Service recording all radio communications and reducing protection for foreign leaders so that the president and other high-ranking U.S. officials could be protected. With regard to the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman's bullet grazed Trump's ear at a campaign rally, the 180-page report has 25 suggestions. Eleven broad suggestions for the Secret Service are also included. The terrible and startling events in Butler, Pennsylvania, were avoidable and shouldn't have occurred, according to the Task Force's findings. However, the 13-member committee stated in ...

Similar to ellipticals and treadmills, stationary bikes are a common home gym equipment that can motivate you to move, particularly in the era of fitness behemoths like Soul Cycle and Peloton. However, Peloton isn't your only choice because of its history of equipment safety recalls. We evaluated exercise bikes under $2,000 and spoke with professionals about crucial factors to invest in the finest bike for your needs in order to help you focus your search. GO Ahead and SkipWhere to find the greatest exercise bikes, how to choose the best stationary bike for you, what about Peloton, and why should you trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best overall Bowflex C6 Bike $799.00 $999.00 Bowflex ...

The "Unabomber," Ted Kaczynski's brother, expressed his sorrow that his brother's acts decades ago could inspire violence today and expressed his hope that the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson did not see his brother as a "key model" on Tuesday. Before being apprehended in the Montana wilderness in 1996, Ted Kaczynski carried out a deadly bombing spree for twenty years, killing three people and injuring twenty-three more. After one of the longest FBI manhunts in history, Kaczynski was captured after taunting agents with a convoluted diatribe. For live coverage, follow along. "It's easy to quickly and thoughtlessly write this off as the manifesto of a lunatic, in order to avoid facing some of the uncomfortable problems it identifies," wrote Luigi Mangione, an Ivy...

Using the legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City has transformed from a winter sports venue to a thriving technology hub in just 20 years, making it one of America's fastest-growing commercial destinations. Known as one of Utah's Silicon Slopes, the community has drawn startup capital, a thriving workforce, and an entrepreneurial culture. According to the Census Bureau, the population has grown by 10% and salaries have surged by 51% over the last ten years. The Olympics, according to former Utah Governor Michael Leavitt, sparked significant infrastructural investments in Salt Lake City, brought in tech expertise, and left an economic legacy that still influences the identity of the area. The Games served as a powerful stimulant. For the forthcoming Cities of Success: Salt Lake ...

Washington Sen. John Thune, the deputy to outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, told reporters Tuesday that McConnell is "fine" following a visit from medical professionals to his office. After Senate Republicans' monthly lunch on Tuesday, shortly after 2:00 p.m., medical staff were observed leaving McConnell's office. At that time, an ambulance was seen on Capitol property near the Senate doors, but it quickly departed. "He's all right. Thune, R-S.D., stated, "He's in his office," and directed any other inquiries to McConnell's office. McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is eighty-two years old and has experienced health problems recently. After this year, he will step down as minority leader, but he will remain in the Senate until Thune becomes leadership of the GOP party...

Overnight, a wildfire in Malibu, California, erupted, forcing Pepperdine University to evacuate and temporarily implement a shelter-in-place policy. The Los Angeles County Fire Department reports that the Franklin Fire started in the Malibu Canyon region just before 11 p.m. local time on Monday (2 a.m. ET on Tuesday). The fire breaks out while a number of Southern California regions are under red flag warnings due to low humidity, strong Santa Ana winds, and dry vegetation that makes them vulnerable to severe wildfires. The fire was 0% contained and had spread to around 2,600 acres by Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. local time. The city of Malibu reports that the fire has extended across the Pacific Coast Highway, often referred to as Highway 1, in the direction of the Malibu Pier area, a popular to...