President Joe Biden said in remarks at the White House on Monday that America will send an additional 20 million doses of U.S.-approved COVID-19 vaccines a..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,945,821 (32,919,..
Some 39 million Americans are about to get something nice in the mail. The Internal Revenue Service (|RS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced..
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gave Americans an extra month to file their federal income taxes, and that deadline has finally arrived. Returns must be..
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it’s continuing to monitor the effect of magnets in some cell phones and smartwatches on implanted medical..
The room at the top of the streaming world just got a little more crowded. AT&T; and Discovery have announced a decision to take WarnerMedia’s premium ente..
Many students stress about getting good grades, but findings from a new study suggest that there are other important aspects when it comes to being a good..
Twitter is reportedly planning to roll out a subscription plan that will give those willing to pay for the service access to a number of premium features...
A new study conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University explored the benefits associated with consistently eating fruits and vegetables. The resea..
Over the weekend, a number of states followed federal guidance from government health officials and dropped their statewide mask mandates.For consumers..
Chrysler is recalling 18,800 model year 2021 Jeep Cherokees. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission flu..
Hempstead Foodservice of Hempstead, N.Y., is recalling approximately 972 pounds of pork chops. The product contains hydrolyzed soy protein, an allergen ..
Kolcraft Enterprises of Chicago, Ill., is reannouncing its earlier recall of about 51,000 inclined sleeper accessories included with Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Car..
Consumers have lots of options when it comes to travel lodging. In addition to the multitude of hotels and motels, short-term apartment and house rentals a..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,860,353 (32,819,..
To demonstrate how serious it’s taking the opportunity to be flying again, Delta Air Lines will require all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19..
Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes the CDC’s new mask guidance will likely lead to an increase in COVID-19 va..
No new shipments of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine will be sent to U.S. states next week, according to a Washington Post report. The..
The semiconductor chip shortage is expected to cost the automotive industry $110 billion in revenue this year, according to a new analysis by consulting fi..
U.S. lawmakers have found a way around Canada’s ban on cruising that prevented cruise lines from running Alaskan voyages through its waters.Driven by S..
Spending so much time indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic has made many consumers a little stir crazy. But a new study suggests that parks have proven to..
Spending time outdoors can have significant mental health benefits, and now a new study shows that kids might at least be somewhat aware of those advantage..
Consumers tend to do business with brands they like and trust, and each year the Axios-Harris Poll 100 ranks companies that consumers seem to like the most..
Even though the Colonial Pipeline has started moving again after being shut down for six days by a cyberattack, gasoline prices are still rising. However,..
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 151,205 model year 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles.Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) mo..
Golden Medal Mushroom of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling all cases of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea).The product may be contaminated with Listeri..
BMW of North America is recalling 12 model year 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3 and 330e xDrive vehicles.The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,819,878 (32,780,..
President Biden has signed a new executive order that he hopes will improve cybersecurity for Americans and protect federal government networks from attack..
A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University explored the safety of pregnant women getting the COVID-19 vaccine. According to thei..
In what should be good news for motorists in the Southeast and along the mid-Atlantic coast, the main pipeline carrying fuel from Texas to New York, shutdo..
Amazon has announced that it’s recruiting 75,000 workers and that it will offer $1,000 signing bonuses in some locations. The company is looking to fil..
On Thursday afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to announce that people who have been fully vaccinated for at least..
Health officials have now identified a dozen additional cases of the blood clotting disorder linked to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Last month, th..
The never-ending saga of Boeing’s 737 MAX has a new chapter. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the aircraft manufacturer approval for an..
Credit card balances haven’t gotten any larger during the pandemic; in fact, data released by various card issuers shows that they’ve actually fallen.O..
Many college students struggle with stress and poor mental health, and it can be difficult to find effective ways to be mindful and productive. Now, a new..
Chrysler is recalling 2,721 model year 2020-2021 Dodge Durangos. The side airbag inflatable curtain fastener may be loose or missing. A loose or missing..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 6,331 model year 2021 AMG GLE 53s, and model year 2020 GLE350s, GLE450s, GLE580s, GLS450s & GLS580s. The air cond..
Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef has unearthed WiFi flaws known as “frag attacks” (fragmentation and aggregation attacks) that he says affect every WiFi d..
The day that millions of Americans have been waiting for is now here. Under a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program going into effect on May..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,780,283 (32,745,..
Is the future of energy blowin’ in the wind? The Biden administration sure thinks so and has staked a sizable claim on wind as a viable source of power. On..
A new study conducted by researchers from Penn State explored the risks associated with consumers with HIV contracting COVID-19. According to their work, H..
As the Colonial Pipeline shutdown stretches into a fifth day, gas stations all along the East Coast are running out of fuel as panicked motorists formed lo..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mailed millions in refunds to consumers who fell victim to a scheme carried out by Reckitt Benckiser Group and Indiv..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) never stops working to protect older consumers. But with this month being “Older Americans Month,” the agency is going t..
Pets often serve as a source of stress relief for their owners, but a new study shows that the relationship between a pet and its owner can also be a sourc..
As many consumers have noticed recently, the cost of living took a sharp move higher last month amid shortages of goods and supply chain issues.The Lab..
Volvo Car USA is recalling 162 model year 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the fron..
While the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be slowing, it’s far from being completely out of our lives. And while there may not be a shortage of consumer goods..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,745,835 (32,709,..
Motorists on the East Coast have already begun to see rising gasoline prices as the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline stretches into a fourth day.Price..
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the recent fatal crash of a 2019 Tesla Model S in the Houston area. ..
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced two new developments that will help more consumers get connected to the internet. First, the..
Mattel has announced the launch of a new takeback program called “Mattel PlayBack.” The initiative urges consumers to donate their old Mattel toys for recy..
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many people out of larger cities, some for their own well-being and others because working remotely has allowed them to mo..
Losing weight and keeping it off can be a difficult process for many consumers, but researchers from the University of Copenhagen are exploring ways to mai..
A new study conducted by researchers from Uppsala University explored the relationship between teens’ mental health, bullying, and obesity. The researc..
Spring is typically the busiest time for home-buying, but realtors say there doesn’t appear to be a prime season anymore. Since last year, demand for housi..
Regulators are sending a safety notice to Honda Accord owners -- the U.S. has opened an investigation into potential steering issues in over 1.1 million of..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,709,612 (32,684,..
Gas prices could move higher, at least temporarily, after a major pipeline supplying fuel to the East Coast of the U.S. was closed over the weekend by a cy..
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is calling on Facebook to scrap its plans to develop an Instagram platform specifically for children u..
Chipotle has announced that it’s raising pay for employees as it looks to grow its workforce by 20,000.On Monday, the company said it will pay new and..
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, believes face masks could eventually be worn on a seasonal basis after the COVID-19 pandemic..
If cryptocurrency investors were looking for a way to balance their Bitcoin holdings, they may have found the answer. Ethereum, the world’s second-most hel..
Consumers who have been turned off by higher prices and smaller selections of new cars and trucks are now finding the same situation on the used car lot. T..
Getting into a good sleep routine can be difficult for many consumers. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the American College of Cardiolog..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles Health Sciences explored the bone health risks common among postmenop..
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 621,000 model year 2016-19 Explorers.The roof rail covers may become detached from the vehicle while it is being..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,562,841 (32,514,..
There may be plenty of flowers for Mother’s Day, but the selection may be smaller and bouquets may cost more. Like many things, the floral industry has rep..
On Wednesday, Moderna said its booster doses appear to be effective in reinvigorating the immune system’s response to COVID-19 and its variants. The vaccin..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it’s sending more than $273,500 in refunds to consumers who fell victim to a student debt relief scheme...
In a statement published Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cruise ship operators can start doing “simulated voyages” wit..
Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and airlines are filling up flights again, carriers are also bringing back fees as a way to generate revenu..
Several studies have looked at the risks associated with premature birth. Now, a new study is looking at the link between preterm birth and developmental d..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath explored what factors might influence adults’ generosity. Their findings showed that t..
The real estate market is red hot. With more homes changing hands, more people are hiring moving companies -- and when that happens, scammers take notice...
In what could be another sign of life getting back to normal, first-time claims for unemployment benefits dipped below 500,000 for the first time since the..
What started out as a lawsuit against baby food company Beech-Nut has mushroomed into an all-out campaign to get the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,514,808 (32,477,..
Security researchers have discovered that Dell has been pushing a firmware update for the last 12 years that contains “five high severity flaws.” Experts a..
A federal judge has overturned the moratorium on evictions put in place by health officials during the pandemic. D.C. District Judge Dabney Friedrich i..
Now that the money available through the government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has largely been tapped, the program is coming to a close four week..
A new study conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University explored the health benefits associated with eating leafy green vegetables. According..
The 9th U.S.Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that social media company Snap can face a lawsuit by parents who claim the popular app contributed to the de..
On the heels of Petco Health and Wellness launching a new co-branded credit card that supports pet welfare, there’s another new payment card for animal lov..
Pentair Water Pool and Spa of Sanford, N.C., is recalling about 4,700 StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters. A connection in the heater can leak the combu..
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On Tuesday, President Biden is set to announce a new COVID-19 vaccination goal. The president wants to get the number of adults in the U.S. that have r..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,477,368 (32,423,..
In perhaps the strongest sign yet that America is preparing to get back to normal, officials in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have announced their..
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that rising interest rates are crucial to keeping the economy from growing so fast that it “overheats.” The tr..
Believe it or not, a great number of people are still acting up onboard airplanes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it has received close..
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly planning to expand the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents as young as 12 by early ne..
As a way of saying thanks to essential healthcare workers who have given their all during the pandemic, United Airlines is giving away millions of miles. T..
A new study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation explored the hospital mortality risk associated with COVID-19 over..
ConsumerAffairs gives consumers the opportunity to write reviews for everything from insurance companies to cell phone providers and clothing stores. But w..
With the average family of four recently receiving thousands of dollars in government stimulus money, thoughts may turn to a new family car. But which one?..
Verizon is bidding farewell to its media group, home to digital brands AOL and Yahoo. The company is selling the unit to a private equity firm.In a $5..
Efforts to minimize the often-unchecked power of Big Tech to use consumers’ personal data has taken a blow in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Consumer Data..
Federal safety officials are warning families with elderly family members that the bed rails designed to keep the bed occupant safe could pose a threat to..
As millions of Americans receive vaccinations against the coronavirus (COVID-19), life is slowly returning to normal. Restaurants are seating more patrons..
Kroger is set to begin testing drone delivery of items like baby products, over-the-counter medications, and other items weighing about five pounds or less..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,423,048 (32,296,..
The world was still coping with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last May when Mother’s Day came around. While we’re not out of the coronavirus woods..
A new study conducted by researchers from Georgia State University has explored the link between processed foods and long-term health risks. Their work sho..
A new study conducted by researchers from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has explored the mental health risks associated with young children endurin..
Consumers now have another place to go if they’re looking for a COVID-19 vaccine. Rite Aid announced on Friday that it will begin administering vaccines at..
Sauder Woodworking of Archbold, Ohio, is recalling about 3,100 Sauder and Aliesha-May Counter-height bar stools (two-piece sets). The legs on the stools..
General Motors is recalling 108 model year 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclaves, model year 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverses and model year 2011-2016 GMC Acadias...
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