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sports12 days ago•5 min saved

Miami Hurricanes Rout Central Michigan 52-3 Despite Penalty Plague

The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes defeated Central Michigan 52-3 at Hard Rock Stadium on September 26, 2026, securing their fourth consecutive win. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score, extending his active FBS touchdown streak to 22 games. Despite a slow start that saw Miami trail 3-0, the team scored on six consecutive drives to build a 35-3 halftime lead. The victory highlighted the return of running back Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, who rushed for a career-high 104 yards and his first collegiate touchdown. However, the game was marred by 13 penalties totaling 112 yards, which erased two potential touchdowns and drew criticism from coach Mario Cristobal. Miami’s defense held Central Michigan to 158 total yards, forcing three turnovers. The Hurricanes are now 4-0 and prepare for a matchup against Clemson on October 3.

via State of The U|

#accc #central-michigan #college-football

business3 months ago•10 min saved

Australian court case targets Amazon over Prime Video ads and ad-free fees

Australia’s ACCC has taken Amazon Australia to the Federal Court, alleging the company breached consumer law by unilaterally changing Prime terms to introduce ads on Prime Video and charging A$2.99 per month for ad-free viewing, impacting more than 850,000 subscribers who paid for an ad-free option. The case, which also implicates Amazon US, seeks penalties up to A$50 million (or three times the benefit or 30% turnover) plus consumer redress, and tests the fairness of unilateral variation clauses that allow changes to terms after purchase and without prorated refunds. The outcome could influence similar enforcement in other countries and shapes ongoing debates about consumer protections in digital services.

via The Conversation|

#accc #amazon-prime-video #business

business11 months ago•4 min saved

Australia Sues Microsoft Over AI-Linked Microsoft 365 Price Hikes and Misleading Practices

Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading users of Microsoft 365 about Copilot subscription options, claiming Microsoft concealed a lower-cost 'Classic' plan to push users towards more expensive Copilot plans. The case highlights concerns over consumer rights and transparency in subscription services.

via theregister.com|

#accc #australia #business

business1 year ago•6 min saved

Google fined up to $36M by Australia for anti-competitive practices

The ACCC has taken legal action against Google Asia Pacific for anti-competitive conduct related to pre-installation agreements with Telstra and Optus, which restricted consumer choice and hindered competition in the Australian search engine market. Google has admitted liability, agreed to pay a $55 million penalty, and committed to removing certain restrictions from its contracts, aiming to foster greater competition and consumer choice, especially with the rise of AI search tools.

via ACCC|

#accc #anti-competition #australia

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Qantas Faces Lawsuit for Selling Tickets on Cancelled Flights

Australia's competition regulator, the ACCC, has filed a lawsuit against Qantas Airways, accusing the airline of selling tickets to over 8,000 flights between May and July 2022 without disclosing that they had been cancelled. The ACCC alleges that Qantas continued to sell tickets for an average of 16 days after cancelling flights, including one Sydney-to-San Francisco flight that was sold for 40 days after cancellation. Qantas could face fines of up to 10% of its annual turnover, which was A$19.8 billion ($12.8 billion) in the year to June. The airline stated that it would review the allegations and respond in court, noting the challenging period the industry faced due to the pandemic.

via Reuters|

#accc #australia #business