News in April 2019

Hackers are continuing to find novel ways to steal cars, but it may be a comfort to learn that the victim in the latest case is a car rental service, not a...

On a day when Lyft is blogging about “butt math,” the company should probably be paying attention to the math it used in pitching its initial price offerin...

Following news that its proposed merger with T-Mobile may be on the ropes, Sprint has reportedly told regulators that its business may not be as stable as...

Long before Sears declared bankruptcy and was eventually sold at auction, some stakeholders were eyeing its chairman and CEO, Eddie Lampert, with an increa...

Following a heart attack, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is imperative. Now, a new study sheds light on how important eating habits are.According to r...

​Uber has announced that its self-driving car unit received a $1 billion investment from Toyota, Denso, and Softbank. Denso, a Japanese auto parts maker, a...

The USDA announced Thursday that it has officially kicked off a two-year pilot program that allows those who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistanc...

Consumers often reach for cases of bottled water at the supermarket in the belief that it’s cleaner and healthier than what comes from the tap. But new res...

For many consumers, finding the time to hit the gym or go for a run can be difficult to fit into an already tight schedule. However, a new study may have s...

The price of gasoline has not stopped going up, but at least it’s not going up as fast.The AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows the average price of regular has...

BMW of North America is recalling 184,505 model year 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3....

Heat Hero of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 20,000 portable mini heaters sold in the U.S. and Canada.The heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire,...

Now that three of America’s biggest airlines -- and countless carriers outside of the U.S. -- have grounded their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through...

At the urging of the White House, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will block China Mobile, that country’s largest telecom provider, from offeri...

Less than a week before the world’s first foldable tablet is scheduled to hit store shelves and retail for a cool $2,000, journalists who received the phon...

T-Mobile's mobile banking service, which launched as a pilot program last November, is now available nationwide. The mobile carrier partnered with digital...

Health officials are warning of a salmonella outbreak linked to frozen ground tuna. As of Tuesday, 13 people from seven states reported infections with...

In an interview with the Verge, Lime co-founder and executive chairman Brad Bao said the company’s scooters may soon be able to keep inebriated riders safe...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an incident last week at New York’s JFK Airport that sources say was nearly America’s wors...

Research consistently shows that consumers shopping for homes are impressed when a home has energy efficient features. After all, that can save money for a...

Health is at the forefront of expectant mothers’ minds -- both their own and their babies’. According to a new study, researchers have found a simple way t...

Health experts have long lauded vitamin D as being beneficial to the body, causing many consumers to buy it up in huge amounts. Now, a new study has uncove...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 7,929 model year 2019 Dodge Challengers, Chargers and Chrysler 300s.The instrument cluster may not illuminate driver...

MTD Products of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 5,000 Craftsman M350 walk-behind lawn mowers.Sharp objects can pierce through the mower’s collectin...

Unilever is recalling a limited quantity of Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Seven Layer Bar bulk and Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey pints.The products may contain t...

Every traveler knows the hoops they have to jump through these days when making it through the maze at an airport. That task can become even more perplexin...

The opioid epidemic is costly for a myriad of reasons, and now researchers have found that it may have affected both federal and state government tax reven...

A published report is casting new doubt on the proposed merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, a union that already faces opposition from some consumer groups and...

A recent survey of nearly 3,000 professionals conducted by LinkedIn found that half (49 percent) of workers feel stressed in their jobs. Workers cited seve...

In a TED talk this week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey suggested changing the way Twitter works in a big way. The executive, who has faced criticism over the...

Apple and Qualcomm on Tuesday reached an agreement that puts an end to their two-year-long patent royalty dispute. The settlement calls for Apple to once a...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and as usual, parents are being urged to admonish their teenage drivers about the dangers of texting behind th...

A survey by LendingTree reveals the housing market continues to pose stiff challenges to first-time home buyers.The online mortgage marketplace commiss...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ordering the remaining companies that still sell transvaginal mesh for pelvic organ prolapse to take their produc...

Researchers from Binghamton University looked into the driving force behind college students’ behaviors, particularly what causes some people to get trappe...

General Motors is recalling 120 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracke...

JBS Plainwell of Plainwell, Mich., is recalling approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef.The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials -...

Cases of measles have risen to their second-highest level since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...

Various technology media are reporting that Microsoft’s webmail breach, disclosed earlier this year, was more serious for some users than others.The so...

The city that is home to some of Silicon Valley's top engineers says that their facial recognition technology is not welcome there.San Francisco lawmak...

The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has issued a warning in response to an apparent rise in the number of set-top boxes for sale online that don’t comply with the...

Walmart has announced that it’s partnering with subscription-box company Kidbox to launch a subscription box service specifically for baby and children’s c...

In the aftermath of a University of South Carolina (USC) student killed when she mistook another car for her Uber ride, fellow ridesharing service Lyft has...

You may have seen commercials in which a doctor makes a dramatic diagnosis thousands of miles from their patient by using video technology. Doctors, it see...

Conventional real estate marketing wisdom holds that the best way to sell a house and get it in “move-in condition” is to fix everything that needs repair...

In a new study, researchers from Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development made an interesting discovery about childr...

While many researchers have explored how overusing antibiotics can be dangerous, a new study looked at the ways a lack of supplies can also be detrimental....

Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers.Over 30 infant fatalities have occurred since the 2009 product...

Caito Foods of Indianapolis, Ind., is recalling fresh cut watermelon, fresh cut honeydew melon, fresh cut cantaloupe and fresh cut mixed fruit containing o...

The Boeing 737 MAX saga continues.The Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) held a closed-door meeting at its headquarters on Friday, and representatives f...

You board your flight, stow your gear in the overhead bin, take your seat, and pick up a magazine to read on the flight.Suddenly, the seat back in fron...

It can be difficult for many consumers to get motivated to exercise, but results from two new studies might have more people getting up and moving.Acco...

Many consumers associate hospitals with the near constant spread of germs, and a recent study suggests that thought may not be too far off.According to...

Amazon shareholders have set a date on which they will vote to halt sales of the e-commerce giant’s facial recognition technology, dubbed Rekognition....

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that consumers should be aware that the price of the Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package will increase “substantially” st...

Lyft has removed several thousand of its electric bicycles in New York, Washington DC, and the San Francisco Bay area due to a braking issue experienced by...

A new law takes effect July 1 in California which makes it more expensive for homeowners to install or replace garage door openers.The new law, signed...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought charges against two telemarketing operations, accusing them of placing millions of illegal, unsolicited call...

American Honda Motor Co., is recalling 322,897 model year 2014-2019 Acura MDXs and model year 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrids.Moisture may enter the...

Denver Processing of Denver, Colo., is recalling approximately 13,865 pounds of raw pork and beef products.The products did not undergo federal inspect...

Here we are at tax season’s eleventh hour. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, and you’re thinking about doing it using tax preparation software, heads up...

Carnival Cruise Lines, one of the largest lines serving the U.S., could find itself barred from entering U.S. ports.U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz...

Many studies have explored how beneficial sleep is at any stage of life, and now a new study is advocating for teens to get a little extra sleep and head t...

At an “investor day” event on Thursday, Disney revealed additional details about its forthcoming streaming service called Disney Plus, which will compete w...

During an earnings call with analysts this week, Bed Bath & Beyond revealed that it will be closing 40 stores in 2019 and opening 15 new ones, according to...

Two weeks after Lyft made its stock market debut, Uber released its initial public offering filing. The company said in the document released Thursday that...

Over-the-counter (OTC) hand sanitizers can help block the spread of germs and reduce illnesses like colds and the flu. The Food and Drug Administration (FD...

The company behind apps targeted to women who are pregnant or hoping to become so is selling data to employers, a new report by the Washington Post reveals...

For many consumers who have experienced heart attacks, it can be difficult to return to work.In a recent study, a group of researchers explored trends...

Gasoline demand has been rising so far this spring -- and it shot up to summer-like level last week, pushing prices at the pump higher.The AAA Fuel Gau...

Yoakum Packing of Yoakum, Texas, is recalling approximately 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage.The product contains pork, which is not listed on t...

Great American Marketing of Houston, Texas, is recalling approximately 3,329 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps and salads.The products may...

Wednesday was a big day for Medicare legislation on Capitol Hill.There were three separate bills to amend parts of the Social Security Act that relate...

A drug-resistant superbug, called Candida auris, “presents a serious global health threat,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD...

People may have gotten used to the idea that Amazon Alexa is always listening, but they might also have comforted themselves with the thought that no human...

The House has approved a measure that restores net neutrality as the law of the land. But the chances of it becoming law are slim.That’s because while...

A California bill that consumer and environmental groups hoped would force changes across the entire beauty industry nationwide is shelved following pushba...

President Trump is trying to make it even easier on the oil and gas industry to remain the dominant source of energy. He signed executive orders on Wednesd...

AT&T; has expanded its mobile 5G network to "parts" of seven more cities, including Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, and...

Google announced Wednesday that it added a new authentication method that lets consumers use their phone as a physical security key. The free option is ava...

Previous research has shown the detrimental ways stress can affect the body, and now researchers have found yet another way it can be affecting us physical...

Researchers from George Washington University recently conducted a study which found that traffic-related pollution causes millions of cases of childhood a...

U.S. foreclosure activity fell sharply in the first quarter of the year, hitting the lowest level since the first quarter of 2008, just before an avalanche...

Wakefern Food is recalling a variety of Wholesome Pantry Organic nut butters that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No illnesses related...

Thogersen Family Farm of Stanwood, Wash., is recalling raw frozen ground pet food that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.The following va...

Toyota is recalling approximately 560 model 2019 Model Year Lexus ES vehicles in the U.S.The driver knee airbag may have not been fastened properly to...

Amid growing concern in Washington about the power of social media companies, the Senate may consider a bipartisan bill to severely limit how these compani...

Democrats and Republicans in Congress find little they can agree on these days, but a bill to modernize federal income tax filing passed easily in the Hous...

Walgreens announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with primary care provider VillageMD to open clinics next to drugstores in the Houston area, with the po...

Amazon has revealed that it plans to add cash as a payment option at its Go stores. The decision comes amid pushback from several cities and states over th...

Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout have discovered an iOS version of a dangerous piece of spyware typically found exclusively on Android devices....

Another day, another instance in which consumers’ least-favorite four-letter word -- scam -- is in the news.Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has...

Food insecurity -- not being able to access sufficient amounts of food that is of acceptable quality or price -- plagues consumers worldwide, and now resea...

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston recently discovered an interesting link among those who died prematurely.Acco...

Inflation jumped in March due to higher gasoline prices and rising food costs.The Labor Department reports that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4...

Ford Motor Company is recalling 874,000 model year 2015-2019 F-150s and model year 2017-19 Super Duty vehicles equipped with engine block heaters that had...

Quality Bicycle Products of Bloomington, Minn., is recalling about 1,900 Salsa Warbird and Vaya bicycles.The bike’s fork legs can break, posing an inju...

As he left office, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb was highly critical of e-cigarette maker JUUL, charging the company has had a r...

A new analysis by Axios, which has been tracking the pay of health care CEOs, reveals that the combined pay of executives in 2018 overshadowed the budget t...

Walmart announced plans today to expand its reliance on in-store technology -- such as floor-scrubbing robots, so-called “Fast Unloaders,” and new Pickup T...

If you like shopping in stores, you may find fewer of them in the next seven years. Analysts at UBS predict 75,000 more stores will likely close their door...

Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning consumers about the reemergence of the Chinese e...

In its latest move to crack down on spam and bot accounts, Twitter has announced that it’s capping the number of accounts users can follow per day at 400....

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but using the right words in a home listing might help sell it for more money. At least, real estate marketplace Z...

Applying to college can be a demanding, rigorous process, and it can also exclude many potential applicants because of cost, poor grades, or other policies...

While many consumers turn to vitamins to add a boost to their health regimen, one recent study warns of the dangers of consuming too much vitamin D.Hea...

Bank of America, which recently earned a spot on LinkedIn’s annual Top Companies list, has announced that it will be raising its minimum hourly wage to $20...

Suzuki Motor of America is recalling 31,302 model year 2010-2013 Kizashis and model year 2006-2013 Grand Vitaras.The front passenger leather seat may s...

With no guaranteed fix in place to get the Boeing 737 MAX back in the skies anytime soon, American Airlines has decided to play it safe and extend all rela...

A poll released Friday has shed light on Americans’ thoughts on Democratic Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren’s plan to break up large technology compan...

The maker of a popular line of off-road strollers has refused to recall potentially defective models, despite reports of injured babies and parents, a new...

Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is apparently paying millions of dollars to Tesla for the privilege of selling its cars in Europe under Tesla’s marketing umbrella....

Without warning, Netflix quietly dropped support for Apple’s AirPlay streaming feature on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. In a statement on one of its suppor...

As competition in the credit card industry increases, so do the benefits for consumers. The Chase Freedom Card is the latest to ratchet up rewards for card...

Job listings website LinkedIn has released its fourth-annual Top Companies List, which ranks the 50 companies job seekers are most interested in working fo...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fired off warning letters to eight diamond marketers, taking issue with their online advertisements which the agency...

Though the workplace can become a very competitive environment, a recent study conducted by researchers from San Diego State University found that managers...

Flu season is tough for many consumers, and as effective as the vaccine has become in recent years, a recent study revealed that some people might still be...

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling eight model year 2018-2019 GLA-250 and GLA250 4MATIC vehicles.An incorrect rear seat back covering carpet could have bee...

It’s become so common for cyber thieves to hack the block chain and steal cryptocurrency that experts say that at least $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency...

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg says he’s seen enough information to conclude that faulty data from an angle-of-attack sensor played a role in two recent cras...

Getting negative feedback at work can be hard to deal with for many consumers. To help fight those negative thoughts, researchers have explored the benefit...

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who last month announced that he would be resigning from his position to spend more time with his family, said in an inter...

While it’s not uncommon for many consumers to reach for a sugary drink or piece of candy for an extra jolt, a new study found that feeling a boost from sug...

The European Commission has accused BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen of breaking antitrust rules by working together to delay the introduction of clean emissio...

Received a robocall lately? Odds are you did. Americans endured a new high water mark of  5.23 billion robocalls in March, according to data from the free...

Amazon confirmed on Thursday that it plans to build over 3,000 small satellites and launch them into low-earth orbit to provide high speed broadband connec...

The Labor Department reports there were 196,000 new jobs filled in March, easing fears that the economy may be slowing. But employers handed out fewer pay...

Unplanned maintenance at key oil refineries have reduced the flow of gasoline, and fuel supplies continue to shrink. As a result, gasoline prices continued...

AdvancePierre Foods of Enid, Okla., is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties.The product may be contaminated with extraneo...

Volvo Car USA is recalling 2,297 model year 2018-2019 XC60s and S90s.The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been instal...

Market of Choice of Eugene, Ore., is recalling approximately 1,094 pounds of pork and poultry pâté.The products contain milk and soy, allergens not dec...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 52 model year 2019 Jeep Wranglers and Ram 1500s.The vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts th...

Federal regulators are opening a probe into whether 2.9 million Kia and Hyundai cars have a disproportionately high risk of randomly catching fire, and it...

UpGuard, a cybersecurity firm, recently discovered that Facebook inadvertently uploaded millions of private user records to Amazon’s publicly accessible cl...

The investigation into one of two recent crashes of Boeing 737 MAX jetliners has shifted to a Florida aircraft maintenance facility.Citing documents fr...

Target announced Thursday that it’s bumping its minimum hourly wage to $13 in June, an increase of one dollar an hour for “tens of thousands” of current an...

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), a longtime champion for protecting children online, wants to keep pro-children agenda moving in the right direction.To get there...

Sears, which narrowly avoided bankruptcy after chairman Eddie Lampert’s $5.2 billion bid to save the chain was approved, is set to open three “Sears Home &...

Diamonds may be forever, but stores that sell them apparently are not. Signet Jewelers, which operates 3,300 Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Jared The Galleria Of...

Many of the biggest industries nationwide require employees to work in shifts, and research has shown how these hours can affect consumers’ health in count...

With more and more people being diagnosed with liver cancer, a new study has explored why men are at a greater risk than women.According to researchers...

Celebrities can make good side hustle income by becoming social media “influencers,” posting  nice things about a product or company. But when companies pa...

NadaMoo! is recalling approximately 26,000 pints of Strawberry Cheesecake Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert.The product contains almonds, an allergen not declar...

It turns out that you can put a price on your health, and it comes to about $10,000. A new report and poll by West Health and Gallup found that out of 36 d...

Tax filing day is less than two weeks away, and another red flag has been raised about the importance of consumers keeping their personal data away from pr...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is taking steps to drive down the cost of insulin drugs used to treat diabetes.The agency says its effor...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating dozens of reports that consumers using e-cigarettes have suffered seizures.The agency said a se...

Verizon has unveiled a new smartphone plan designed for kids. Starting Thursday, consumers can sign up for the carrier’s “Just Kids” plan, which offers 5GB...

In its fifth annual Android security and privacy report, Google said there has been an increase in “potentially harmful applications” (PHAs) since 2017. Ho...

The effects of climate change seem to be endless, with researchers constantly finding new dangers. Now, a new study has found that consumers could be at ri...

Career changes can occur at any age, and according to a new study, many teachers are opting for a switch after 10 years on the job. Researchers found t...

As part of a settlement approved this week by the court, some consumers will be eligible for two years of free credit monitoring from Experian.The sett...

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling a limited amount of Muse wet cat food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy.The product may contain pieces of rubb...

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 12 model year 2018 CLA250s and CLA250 4MATICs.The tail lights and the side marker lights may flicker or fail, af...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 33 model year 2019 Ram 1500s equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ)...

Under new legislation passed in the New York state budget, single-use plastic bags will be banned statewide starting March 1, 2020.The plan gives indiv...

Millions of taxpayers who count on a tax refund to pay bills or fund a special purchase have been in for a shock so far this year. Not only have many consu...

A federal court judge in Connecticut has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Nestle Waters can proceed.The ruling comes nearly a year after the c...

On Tuesday, the price of Bitcoin suddenly hit its highest level since late November after jumping more than 15 percent to $4,800 on the CoinDesk exchange....

“Hey, Google, I need some milk.”And voila -- a half-gallon appears on your doorstep, right?Close.We’re not at the genie-in-a-bottle point in te...

Amazon is slashing prices on more than 500 items at Whole Foods, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The price reductions will go into effe...

April kicks off the spring home-buying season, and this year, for the first time in a long time, there’s good news for first-time buyers.There are more...

As the opioid crisis continues to make headlines, healthcare experts are working to save as many lives as possible. Now, a new development could help them...

Researchers have explored how air pollution is negatively affecting consumers’ health and the environment, but a recent study tackles the issue from a new...

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 6,296 model year 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement la...

Aurora Packing Company of North Aurora, Ill., is recalling approximately 4,838 pounds of beef heel and chuck tender products that may be contaminated with...

North Country Smokehouse of Claremont, N.H., is recalling approximately 2,686 pounds of ready-to-eat kielbasa sausage.The products may be contaminated...

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 16,487 model year 2013 Velosters equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines.The engine management software may cause prem...

This is not an April Fool’s hoax.A software outage grounded a host of domestic airlines on Monday morning, including JetBlue, American, Southwest, Unit...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says social media platforms, as well as the internet in general, need to have more oversight and perhaps some government regul...

If you recently dined at Buca di Beppo, Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood, Chicken Guy!, Mixology or Tequila Taqueria and paid with plastic, your card inf...

Roughly one in five Americans has declined an invitation to a wedding because they can’t afford to attend, according to a recent survey by Bankrate. Howeve...

Burger King is partnering with Impossible Burgers to launch a meat-free version of its Whopper at 59 Burger King locations in the St. Louis, Missouri area,...

Acceptance rates have declined at many of the nation’s top colleges, the Wall Street Journal reports.Of the 43,330 candidates who applied to join Harva...

Many consumers who lose a significant amount of weight struggle to keep the weight off, and researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Ca...

As a means of better understanding the relationship between children’s mental and physical health, researchers from Columbia University recently explored h...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), giving doctors a new weapon against this disease of the ce...

Tip Top Poultry of Rockmart, Ga., is recalling approximately 100 pounds of frozen, fully cooked diced white chicken meat.The product, which is labeled...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 56,173 model year 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagens, model year 2019 Jettas, model year 2015-2019 Golfs, and model year 2...