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December 12, 2024

Used car prices have stabilized, except for EVs, which are still falling

Safety regulators issue warning about electric gel ball blaster toy guns

These housing markets could provide the most opportunity in 2025

Battery chargers recalled because they can catch fire

Bipartisan Senate bill takes aim at drug prices

LED lights recalled because of a potential fire hazard

December 11, 2024

The biggest car recalls of 2024

MadeGood granola bars recalled over piece of metal

AI kills people with air pollution, study says

CFPB's Chopra won't resign prior to Trump's inauguration

Study links rising pedestrian accident deaths to ‘taller’ vehicles

How long do EV batteries last?

Breathing wildfire smoke may greatly increase the risk of dementia

FTC warns companies not to misrepresent health plans

EPA bans two toxic dry cleaning chemicals

More beans, less meat in Americans' diet recommended by scientific panel

Expect higher natural gas prices this winter, EIA says

November inflation was slightly hotter

Trump picks new head of Federal Trade Commission

In many cities, you can now order a Hyundai from Amazon

Higher fitness equates to stronger cognitive abilities in study

Four telecom companies warned to stop robocalls, 51 attorneys general say

Here’s why your household bills may be higher than you think

FTC stops alleged scam that bilked student loan borrowers

Tainted cucumbers prompt recall of Gyro kits sold at Sprouts

December 10, 2024

Judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

Where weight-loss drugs are popular in the U.S. in 2024

JetBlue plans to cancel routes in several cities next year

TikTok asks for a delay in hopes of a reprieve from Trump Administration

Prevagen enjoined from certain ad claims; latest move in long-running case

Mobile apps in gas-powered cars get mixed reviews in J.D. Power report

Social media warning label bill introduced in California

Small business reporting rule with harsh penalties for non-compliance now called ‘voluntary’

Consumer group lists the 10 most dangerous toys

Tainted cucumbers trigger another produce recall

Formaldehyde fumes associated with greater cancer risk

Gas prices at lowest level since 2021

Frozen hushpuppies recalled due to undeclared allergen

December 9, 2024

Senior Dating data breach exposes more than 700,000 users

U.S. life expectancy expected to fall into the negative zone by 2050

Epic Games Fortnite customers getting $72 million in refunds

Walmart shares holiday shopping, shipping cutoff dates

Behind the anger: A look at today’s healthcare system

Social Security changes in 2025 you might not know about

Are there more food recalls or does it just seem that way?

Americans are driving older cars, but aren’t always saving money

A wave of baby boomer home sales probably won’t resolve the housing shortage

Performant Recovery fined $700,000 and ordered to stop student debt collection

GM recalls pickups because tailgate may open unexpectedly

High heat is killing the young, not the old

USDA orders all raw milk samples to be tested to control spread of bird flu

Honda Passport, PIlot vehicles recalled

Audi PHEV vehicles recalled

Ram pickups recalled because of possible loss of ABS/traction control

Here’s how much fake reviews could be costing you

December 7, 2024

UnitedHealthcare keeps getting bad reviews on ConsumerAffairs after CEO murder

December 6, 2024

TikTok, time's almost up for the popular Chinese-owned app

Subaru takes top spot in Consumer Reports rankings

Comerica Bank sued for mistreating Direct Express cardholders

Coffee, eggs and toilet paper led inflation at the grocery store in November

The economy added 227,000 jobs in November

Small business owners could face prison time for missing a report filing deadline

Doctors need more training in how food affects health, experts say

Gun safes recalled because they’re not that safe

Kroger recalls vegetable products containing tainted cucumbers

December 5, 2024

Who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and why?

Data breaches at health care companies expose more than 15 million records

Too many scams, so little time

Fructose consumption can fuel cancer tumors, researchers say

Walmart announces holiday meal deal for less than $5 per person

Dark chocolate may lower Type 2 diabetes risk

Delta Dental data breach exposes more than 802,000 records

How do you feel about your gas company?

$1.8 billion going to victims of credit repair scam

Vacation Candles recalled because of fire and laceration hazards

Anker speakers recalled because of fire hazard

Mortgage rates fall again, drawing homebuyers back to the housing market

Amazon charged with slowing deliveries to DC's poorest neighborhoods

Messages between Android and iPhone devices can be hacked, FBI warns

Over 1 million oven mitts recalled due to burn hazard

Polaris recalls 21,000 off-road vehicles due to fire hazard

Recall issued for tainted cucumbers sold at 36 Texas Walmart stores

December 4, 2024

Scammers used these phone numbers and area codes the most in 2024

'Broad recall' of raw milk in California after bird flu testing

Cybercriminals hunting for leaks of personal data surges over holidays

Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix recalled after litter gets ill from Salmonella

Belly fat could predict Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms show, study finds

Amazon Haul sells out on Black Friday. What happens next?

Who believes all those conspiracy theories and fake news?

What do the rich worry about?

Eli Lilly claims superiority of its weight-loss drug Zepbound after clinical trial

Frontier Airlines will soon start offering a limited number of first class seats

Mobilewalla improperly sold location data of millions of people, FTC says

Gravy Analytics illegally tracked locations of a billion devices, FTC says

Senate panel makes airline executives justify their fees

Here are the best and worst times to buy a car

Federal regulators seek more clarity on food labels

December 3, 2024

CDC confirms first case of bird flu in a child in California

Federal health officials say the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak is over

Survey shows 10% of consumers lost a package to porch pirates in the last 12 months

Feds propose a rule to curb data broker activities

FTC takes action against facial recognition software firm

Maker of Stolichnaya vodka files for bankruptcy protection

Utility scams rise as the temperature falls

Holiday credit card spending can have a financial impact for months

ScreenPoint Medical uses artificial intelligence to better detect breast cancer

South Shore Cribs recalled due to entrapment hazard

December 2, 2024

Cucumbers recalled in more than two dozen states for salmonella risk

Zillow sees some shifting housing trends in 2025

Here are the cities with the highest and lowest cost of living

Be careful buying toys online this holiday season

Rocketing Bitcoin prices driving cryptocurrency scams, FBI warns

Shoppers push back on tougher return policies

GOAT fined $2 million for shipping delays and failed promises

Mercedes recalling 33,000 cars because sunroof may come loose

Finger length may be a guide to your drinking habits

No surprise here: Drinking water is good for you

Amazon is now selling ‘tiny’ houses

4Earth Farms recalls vegetables due to possible E. coli

Hyundai recalls 226,000 vehicles with faulty backup cameras