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April 24, 2025

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Best states for affordable housing in 2025

Mortgage rates bucked the trend of rising bond yields and fell this week

Sales of existing homes plunged 5.9% in March

Misinformation on measles vaccine widely believed, KFF poll finds

New York leads multistate lawsuit against Trump tariffs

Blue Shield data breach exposed 4.7 million Californians' information to Google Ads

Deals Oasis recalls 5,950 shape sorter car toys due to choking hazard

LuckupShein window roll-up shades recalled for strangulation hazard

Kawasaki recalls 2025 motorcycles for potential crash hazard

AliExpress recalls LED strip lights over coin battery ingestion hazard

Sondiko butane torches sold on Amazon recalled for lacking child-resistant feature

Air Canada Ordered to Pay Over $10 Million in Fare Transparency Class-Action Ruling

Smartphones may actually have benefits for kids, teens, study finds

Californians receive $156 Venmo payouts in Thomson Reuters privacy settlement

FDA issues warning about the side effects of generic, topical version of Propecia

A growing number of consumers struggle to manage their debt

Florida attorney general sues Snap, claiming harm to children

Torex UTV ride-on toys sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard

Huffy recalls Tonka dump truck toys

April 23, 2025

Wellness misinformation and raw pet food fueling spread of disease, critics say

Internet ‘scambaiter’ exposes deceptive online sales pitches

Avelo Airlines to fly ICE deportation missions, sparking headwinds

Eli Lilly sues companies selling compounded versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro

RFK Jr. claims to have an 'understanding' about dyes with food manufacturers

Better financing for manufactured homes could unlock affordable housing, experts say

U.S. will phase out synthetic food dyes

Home sellers are giving concessions at near-record levels

Childhood bacteria exposure linked to the surge in young adult colon cancer diagnoses, study finds

Health alert issued for pork carnitas products sold at Aldi

State attorneys general ask Congress to bar PBMs from owning pharmacies

Honda recalls more than 150,000 Acuras for lighting issue

April 22, 2025

Extended-range EVs could lure reluctant Americans out of all-gas-powered cars

Feds resuming collection actions on defaulted student loans

Target, Walmart foot traffic drops amid DEI boycotts, Costco gains ground

Airbnb now shows total price up front to boost transparency

FTC sues Uber over allegedly deceptive Uber One subscription practices

Best states for price of rent per square foot

New study finds environmental benefits associated with increased telemedicine use

Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices

Microplastics threaten food supply by damaging plant growth

Walgreens settles opioid prescription violation charges

Tariffs probably won't help U.S. Amazon sellers

Here are the used car models whose prices are falling, not rising

Chrysler recalls nearly 50,000 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet vehicles

Enoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria risk

April 21, 2025

Text scams have stolen record amounts: Watch out for these 5 scams

Best states for low property taxes

Trump imposes new duties on Mexican tomatoes

Tariffs, TikTok fuel spike in Chinese shopping apps but experts urge caution

USAA to pay $3.25 mIllion in data breach settlement

HP to pay $4 million in class-action settlement over discount claims

FDA halts key food lab quality program amid HHS staff cuts

Consumers warned about toxic chemicals in some gel nail polish removers

The housing market may have flipped in March, with more sellers than buyers

Anxiety, depression continue to climb in children, teens, study finds

Kia wading into US electric pickup market

Six reasons gold prices keep hitting record highs

Regulators approve the Capital One acquisition of Discover

Gerber issues second recall for teething sticks

April 20, 2025

American Bolt and Screw recalls 12,890 tip-over restraint kits for Canyon furniture units

Joydeco roller window shades recalled for violating federal safety standards

The North Face recalls 21,100 women's waterproof boots due to fall hazard

Leetous recalls 6,300 glow stick and glasses packs for battery ingestion risk

Casely recalls wireless power banks over fire and burn hazards

Kramer Laboratories recalls 14,250 Safetussin blister packs over child safety concerns

Lil Pick Up recalls 1,300 E-Bully youth ATVs for safety non-compliance

Costway recalls 1,400 babyjoy high chairs for safety hazards

600 multifunctional puzzle crab toys recalled for magnet hazard

Superb Sports baby bath seats sold on Amazon recalled for drowning risk

April 19, 2025

Honda recalls 2,340 accessory heaters for side-by-side vehicles over fire and burn risks

Bebamour recalls 1,350 baby bath seats over stability concerns

AliExpress recalls over 1,100 mini travel hair dryers for shock hazards

April 18, 2025

Judge blocks Trump Administration mass layoffs at Consumer Watchdog

Class action accuses Tesla of inflating odometer readings

Easter Spud Hunts scheduled for Sunday

Tariffs are causing fewer Americans to buy a home, creating potential bargains

Major companies join forces to launch National Elder Fraud Coordination Center

Dewalt recalls 21,750 propane heaters for fire and burn hazards

Aliexpress recalls over 1,100 travel hair dryers due to electrocution risk

Home health monitoring can reduce hospitalizations, study finds

Nissan settles CVT lawsuit over transmission defects

Temu and Shein are raising prices for consumers in the U.S.

Metros where adults are most likely to live with their parents

Consumer watchdog CFPB staff faces mass layoffs, reports say

AliExpress recalls 30 LVOE hair dryers for electrocution risk

Polaris recalls 920 off-road vehicles over missing fasteners in safety structures

Sakar recalls 199,000 Vivitar Blender Bottles sold at Target for laceration hazard

AmesburyTruth recalls 200,000 casement window hinge tracks for potential safety hazard

Jonas C recalls 815 Long-Haul ATV fuel containers for child safety risks

Fisher-Price recalls 17,300 tissue box toys over choking hazard concerns

April 17, 2025

Eli Lilly reports successful Phase 3 trial for its new diabetes pill

Penalties for driving without insurance: A state-by-state breakdown

Americans considering bankruptcy reach highest level since pandemic

Mortgage rates shot higher this week

Judge rules Google is violating antitrust laws

Early antibiotic use might raise risk of allergies, asthma, study finds

Lifelong exercise may guard against cognitive decline

Home sellers are showing new optimism as the spring market reaches a peak

Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Expeditions, Navigators, F-150s, Explorers and Rangers

Nearly half a million power banks recalled due to fire hazard

Supplements sold on Amazon recalled because they contain undeclared wheat

April 16, 2025

Court overturns rule limiting late fees to $8

Small businesses feared ruin before tariffs worsened

Coffee prices could be set to soar

U.S autism rates hit record high

New study finds link between brain cholesterol and Alzheimer's risk

Auto inventory has fallen as buyers rushed to beat the tariffs

E-Cigarette use linked to COPD and hypertension in large study

Medical identity theft is a growing threat for seniors

April 15, 2025

Americans brace for economic strain amid rising tariff concerns

Main Street gears up for Trump tariffs' impact

Cluster of fatal brain disease cases in rural Oregon

Best home improvements to drive up your home's sales value

Hertz data breach exposes credit cards, driver's licenses

Investigation finds gaps in Roblox’s child safety measures

Toilet paper supplier to Trader Joe's, Kroger files for bankruptcy

Here are some phrases smishing scammers use to hook you

How much money do you need to retire? Americans are lowering their goals

Sunlight as an alarm clock? new study says It works

Not just a topping: Sauerkraut may play a bigger role in gut health

The world's 10 busiest airports

Audi recalls e-tron GTs over airbag issue

Smoking and vaping together just as dangerous as smoking alone, study finds

Worried about your job? You aren’t the only one

American Airlines announces free Wi-Fi service for loyalty program members