Fingerprint checks spark Uber Lyft clash with governments
Uber and Lyft fight government fingerprint background checks as cities and states consider safety rules following driver record incidents. Chicago and Rhode Island rejected fingerprint mandates while Austin, Houston and other areas faced carrier departures. Both firms rely on private vetting though FBI fingerprinting remains contentious amid lawsuits and political pressure.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
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Democrats stage sit in on gun control vote protest
Democrats occupied the House floor in an all day protest demanding votes on gun control measures. Speaker Ryan resisted, noting no votes would be held, while Democrats chanted No bill no break and held names of gun victims as they criticized the lack of action amid a divided Congress.
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Maine
John Lewis
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D-Conn
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Retail eBook settlement credits details and deadlines
Amazon and Barnes & Noble will automatically apply credits to Kindle and Nook accounts for eligible purchases. Sony issues checks, Google requires a claim form by 2014, and Apple/Kobo credits vary by retailer. Deadlines include July 31 for Amazon and June 24, 2017 for Barnes & Noble.
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Live Nation settles class action over ticket fees
Tick etmaster agreed to pay customers about 400 million in concert vouchers after a settlement over undisclosed UPS and processing fees. About 50 million people are eligible for vouchers, with free tickets to up to 17 shows at Live Nation venues. The voucher list includes original acts and tributes, with updates planned. discounts apply to any event on Ticketmaster.
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Brantley Gilbert
Toby Keith
Kool & the Gang
How to check your voucher eligibility on Tick etmaster or Live Nation
Log into your Tick etmaster or Live Nation account. Open Your Account and select Active Vouchers. If eligible, your perks appear here including a $2.25 discount coupon and free general admission.
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Live Nation
Backbrace Support System promises instant pain relief
Advertisement claims the Backbrace Support System provides immediate relief from back pain without pills or surgery. It describes pulley tech that self adjusts to pain level to realign the lower back, promising all-day comfort. The pitch asserts nationwide Medicare coverage and widespread endorsements.
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