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Instacart will pay $60M to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive tactics in its subscription signup and "satisfaction guarantee" advertising (Annie Palmer/CNBC)
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/instacart-ftc-settlement-deceptive-billing.html

Instacart to pay $60 million to settle FTC claims it deceived customers
The federal agency alleged that Instacart used a number of deceptive tactics in its subscription signup and "satisfaction guarantee" advertising.

Gov. Newsom's 2026 budget proposal contains no funding for the California Civic Media Fund, despite a 2024 deal to provide $175M to newsrooms over five years (Yue Stella Yu/Los Angeles Times)
https://www.latimes.com/california/stor…

Newsom plans no new journalism funding despite $175-million funding deal with Google
It’s a significant walkback from an August 2024 deal between California leaders and Google to jointly spend $175 million over five years to fund local journalism.

Snap Benefits Resume In Texas, Despite Future Sabotage - The Concho Observer #Texas

Snap Benefits Resume In Texas, Despite Future Sabotage
Relief has hopefully arrived for the 3.2 million Texans, and 12,000 citizens of Tom Green County who rely on assistance through SNAP.

Jerry Jones says Cowboys have no remorse over pricey extension despite costly injury https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/news/jerry-jones-says-cowboys-have-no-remorse-over-pricey-extension-despite-costly-injury

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CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders (CNN)
https://cnn.com/2026/01/18/politics/cnn-poll-democrats-are-deeply-motivated-for-the-midterms-despite-having-dismal-views-of-party-leaders
http://www.memeorandum.com/260118/p56#a260118p56

Dak Prescott 'absolutely' wants to start in last 3 games despite bleak playoff hopes https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/dak-prescott-absolutely-wants-to-start-in-last-3-games-despite-bleak-playoff-hopes

Memo: after Sinclair bought an 8% stake, Scripps says it's exploring stations sales with "many" broadcasters but talks with Sinclair didn't lead to an agreement (Al Tompkins/Poynter)
https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2025…

Scripps tells staff a Sinclair takeover is unlikely despite surprise stock purchase - Poynter
A memo to staff from CEO Adam Symson downplayed Sinclair’s intentions, even as Scripps shares surged nearly 40%

California reaches a $50M settlement with Meta to resolve claims that Facebook users were misled about their ability to limit who could see personal details (The San Francisco Standard)
https://sfstandard.com/2025/12/19/facebook-users-dec…

Meta, California agree to settle Facebook privacy case
Third parties harvested personal data even though the company claimed to offer privacy, a lawsuit says.

Dak Prescott 'absolutely' wants to start in last 3 games despite bleak playoff hopes https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/dak-prescott-absolutely-wants-to-start-in-last-3-games-despite-bleak-playoff-hopes