Scam victim faces $225,000 IRS bill after losing $600,000 to fraudA North Carolina woman lost $600,000 in a pig-butchering scam and later received a $225,000 tax bill from the IRS.The Oregonian11d agoWhole story →GovernmentCommercetax relief for fraud victims act debate
Bill would require all vehicles in the US to have AM radio capabilitiesA report from the Congressional Budget Office said the bill would impact roughly 2 million to 2.5 million vehicles every year.The Oregonian13d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeam radio bill markup
Rebel Creamery bankruptcy: what to know about the $23.8M judgmentThe Chapter 11 filing came just weeks after a federal court ruled the keto brand had intentionally diluted a rival's trade dress.The Oregonian14d agoWhole story →EconomyCommerce
Are squishy toys safe? Federal officials block 350K+ units from entering the U.S.The CPSC has blocked over 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys from entering the U.S., warning they contain lead and other hazardous materials that pose serious risks to children.The Oregonian14d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecpsc toy recall
49,958 VW Tiguan SUVs recalled for stalling riskThe recall applies to certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The defect means the vehicles no longer comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.The Oregonian15d agoWhole story →Commerce
Proposed Oregon bill would ban Flock cameras statewideThe proposal would remove more than 500 AI-powered license plate readers across Oregon amid growing resistance.The Oregonian27d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyflock camera ban proposal
Democrats demand Trump administration halt collection of patients’ ER recordsA federal consumer-safety agency has been pressuring hospitals to hand over personally identifiable health data to a private company.The Oregonian28d agoWhole story →JusticeCommercecpsc patient data collection
Amazon, Walmart use dynamic pricing the most, study saysSome officials like Sen. Elizabeth Warren claim that dynamic pricing is exploitative. Others say it's just a part of the free market.The Oregonian1mo agoWhole story →CommerceElizabeth Warren
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek: State ‘needs to stop being a cheap date’ for data centers“We need to have a stronger statewide approach on data center growth,” the governor said. “Oregon needs to stop being a cheap date and making it too easy for them.”The Oregonian3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyTina Kotekoregon data center rate hike
