AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrivacy & Data: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled users about Facebook privacy; Meta says it will appeal. Product Safety: Aldi customers are urged to stop using certain hairdryers over electric-shock or fire risks, while recalled Virginia oysters have been linked to a salmonella outbreak. New Tech: Apple says walk-in stock of its new iPhone Duo will be limited when sales begin Friday, leaving some shoppers facing a wait. Retail Changes: Japan’s tax-free shopping rules change November 1: visitors will pay tax at checkout and claim a refund after customs verifies their purchases, requiring retailers to update systems and procedures. Phone Repairs: As prices rise, more Singapore consumers are replacing batteries and fixing older phones instead of buying new ones. Parking Rights: A new UK code gives drivers more time to enter or leave private car parks and caps some appealed charges at £20.
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