News in October 2019
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the official toll of lung illnesses and deaths linked to e-cigarette use. The death toll h...
The parents of a man who died in a single-vehicle car crash have filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc., alleging that their son’s Model S Tesla accelerated er...
A new study conducted by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that those who have given up cigarettes, or those who have the oc...
Adding a pet to the family can be a big decision for many consumers, but a new study could help make that decision a bit easier. Researchers at the Ame...
Uber has launched a new app that connects temporary workers with staffing agencies in need of workers. The app, called Uber Works, is only available in Chi...
Teens prefer YouTube to Netflix, according to a survey released this week by Piper Jaffray. The firm’s semiannual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey found th...
As the Boeing 737 Max remains grounded worldwide, safety issues have been discovered on a critical part of another one of the company’s jets. Boeing’s...
In the eleventh hour, opponents have emerged to object to T-Mobile’s proposed merger with Sprint.The Justice Department signed off on the merger in Jul...
The price of gasoline drifted lower in the last week, though prices in several western states -- notably California -- moved higher.The AAA Fuel Gauge...
BMW of North America is recalling 368 model year 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles.The front axle swivel bear...
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo., is recalling about 950 lawn mower engines.The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel...
Ample Hills Manufacturing of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling all half pints of Peppermint Pattie Ice Cream.The product may contain peanut, an allergen not...
Driverless cars, eh?Yep -- and they’re on the rise. A new study says that 74 percent of Germans would use an autonomous car. And, across the pond in Lo...
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a group comprised of 12,000 medical professionals, has submitted a petition requesting that the F...
Many expectant mothers try to make better choices during pregnancy to ensure that their babies are healthy. While some experts have said that having the oc...
Apple has launched a repair program for iPhone 6s or 6s Plus devices after discovering that some of the handsets may not start up due to a “component that...
Consumers who previously used Lifelock for identity protection services may soon be receiving a refund check in the mail.The Federal Trade Commission (...
Health experts have pointed to the growing use of antibiotic drugs in livestock as a problem that needs to be addressed. Now, a study shows that their conc...
AT&T;, deeply in debt after a series of acquisitions, has agreed to sell its assets in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.The telecom giant says i...
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are two relatively new players who’ve gotten a lot of attention for their plant-based burgers. But Nestlé says it can play...
A real estate industry source is sounding the alarm over the declining number of entry-level homes for sale, warning that signs point to another housing sh...
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 4,765 model year 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagons, model year 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagons and model year 2018-2019 E63S 4MAT...
Grand Strand Sandwich Company is recalling Lunch Box Chicken Salad Fresh Wedges with sell by 10/29/19 to 10/08/19, Lunch Box Chicken Salad Frozen Wedges an...
CBD (cannabidiol-based oil) stores are popping up like flies, with nearly 300 expected to be in shopping malls by the end of 2019. With that in mind, a gro...
Apple’s most recent iPhone update, iOS 13, includes a tool to help consumers minimize the number of unwanted calls they receive. The tech giant’s new “Sile...
Twitter disclosed on Tuesday that it inadvertently shared some user phone numbers and email addresses with advertisers. The information had been submitted...
A jury in Philadelphia has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $8 billion in punitive damages to a man who says he was not told a drug he was taking could pro...
Aviation officials said on Tuesday that Boeing 737 Max jets are still undergoing safety reviews, meaning the aircraft likely won’t return to service before...
DataPath, Inc., a company engaged in technology solutions to help employers administer health benefits, has announced an agreement to add HealthPoint Plus...
While previous studies have explored the countless ways stress affects the body, a new study conducted by researchers from King’s College London has discov...
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that the U.S. isn’t spending enough money to help maintain the antibiotic mark...
These days, when Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks, nearly everyone listens.Powell gave a speech in Denver on Tuesday, signaling two...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 113 model year 2017 Volkswagen Passats, model year 2018 Tiguan LWBs, model year 2007-2009 Jetta Sedans, model year...
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 11,463 model year 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles.The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may...
A study published Monday is the first to connect e-cigarette vapor with several types of cancer in mice. Researchers say the results of the study suggest t...
Photo (c) wutwhanfoto - Getty ImagesJust about everyone has a Netflix account these days, and scammers have taken notice. They’re using the popular s...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned in a private-industry notification (PIN) that companies could be vulnerable to attacks that bypas...
As part of a plan to revive its business, Toys “R” Us has relaunched its website in partnership with Target. Shoppers using the site will be redirected to...
With wearable wellness tech on a meteoric rise -- currently at 825.9 million users and growing by close to 10 percent each year -- consumers are going to s...
A new study conducted by researchers from Penn State found that high fevers could be a sign of infection for young infants. The team says that parents shou...
In an effort to catch colorectal cancer as early as possible, many physicians begin testing patients on a regular basis when they reach age 50. Now, re...
The union representing pilots for Southwest Airlines has filed suit against Boeing, claiming problems with the 737 MAX 8 aircraft have resulted in lost wag...
Recent turmoil in the financial markets has had an unexpected benefit for people hoping to buy a home and current homeowners who may want to refinance. Mor...
Ford Motor Company is recalling 10,655 model year 2020 Ford Explorers with 2.3-liter and 3.3-liter gas engines.The wiring harness is not properly secur...
Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 52,004 model year 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.The screw connection on the upper ho...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping up its warnings to consumers about using e-cigarettes to “vape” THC products derived from cannabis.T...
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) has unveiled a bill that would limit the amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes to no more than 20 milligrams per mill...
General Electric announced on Monday that it’s freezing pension plans for approximately 20,000 employees in an effort to reduce both its debt and its stagg...
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Queensland found that women who experience menopause earlier in life -- before the age of 50 --...
T-A-R-G-E-T M-O-U-S-E! As expected, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney chums have landed at Target stores nationwide.On Monday, the recently formed pa...
PayPal is distancing itself from Facebook’s digital currency project, withdrawing from an association of financial services companies appointed to oversee...
It can be difficult for consumers to avoid larger, heavier meals when frequently out with their loved ones, and a new study conducted by researchers from t...
Researchers at cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab published a report this week detailing a Russian group’s attempts at taking a fingerprint of TLS-encrypt...
Young people tend to change residences more than households made up of older consumers, but new research shows millennials are also moving more often than...
Coborn's is recalling select ready-to-eat chicken salads that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No illnesses have been reported to date....
Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) is recalling 34 model year 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runners. Certain steering and suspension components may not have been tigh...
E.A. Sween Company is recalling numerous salad and sandwich products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.No illnesses have been report...
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Chemical Society shows that bleach -- which many consumers routinely use to clean their homes -- cou...
The robocall rollercoaster ride continues. The YouMail robocall statistics are in for September, and Americans were on the wrong end of 4.5 billion calls f...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered six e-cigarette companies to submit documents containing their sales and advertising data, suggesting the fe...
Google’s security researchers recently discovered an active “zero-day” Android vulnerability that was believed to have already been patched two years ago....
On Friday, a group of U.S. state officials plan to formally push back against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over its effort to protect itself against thous...
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Academy of Neurology found that young adults who experience dips in their income could experience co...
The strike against a major U.S. automaker continues but the United Auto Workers Union reports “significant progress” in its talks with Ford.The union e...
Despite a huge price spike in California, gasoline prices have remained relatively stable in the last week, recovering from a short-lived oil shock after S...
The economy added 136,000 jobs in September, flying in the face of recent data which suggests that the U.S. is sliding into a recession.The Labor Depar...
Lipari Foods is recalling Lipari Old Tyme Bulk Chicken Salad, Lipari Old Tyme Bulk Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad, Premo Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwiches, Fr...
General Motors is recalling 10,740 replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for model year 2010-2015 Chevrolet Ca...
Points and miles for gas, points and miles for eating out, points and miles for groceries... there’s points and miles for nearly everything a consumer spen...
The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on $7.5 billion in imports from the European Union (EU). The White House says the tariffs are related to...
On Thursday, Lyft launched a new rewards program for drivers in Nashville, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New Orleans, Ph...
New data from the Pew Research Center indicates that U.S. consumers are wary of letting social media sites handle news coverage.Pew said it conducted a...
With the busy summer travel season now in the rearview mirror, researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio have analyzed how increased travel i...
Honesty is always the best policy; this old adage is at the heart of a recent study conducted by researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singa...
The crowded rewards credit card field got even more crowded this week with two new entries -- one affiliated with Visa and the other with American Express....
Research shows that more and more consumers are moving away from cash, and maybe that’s a good thing. Just make sure there’s enough money in your account t...
Whole Foods Market stores in the Northeast and North Atlantic regions are recalling Dorset cheese in response to a recall from Consider Bardwell Farm.T...
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 29,000 model year 2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.The electronically lockin...
The number of vaping-related deaths nationwide has now climbed to 16 following two additional death confirmations from health officials in Virginia and New...
The hotel resort fee epidemic has caught the eye of members of the U.S. Congress, and it’s none too soon.Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D - TX) and Rep. J...
Johnson & Johnson (J&J;) has reached a $20.4 million settlement with two counties in Ohio that had sued the pharmaceutical company in connection with the o...
A new study conducted by researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital explored how hospitals determine the schedules for administering drugs to patients...
Compared to their older counterparts, millennials are more likely to report losing money to fraud, according to new research conducted by the Federal Trade...
In an effort to mitigate consumer stress and frustration over data breaches, Google has rolled out a new Password Checkup feature that automatically checks...
Millennials in a romantic relationship would be advised to be totally open and honest about all financial matters. Keeping secrets, a new survey shows, cou...
Getting a good night’s sleep has been found to lead to any number of positive benefits for consumers. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the Ma...
The United Parcel Service (UPS) says it is the first delivery company to get full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to operate a fleet of...
Consider Bardwell Farm of West Pawlet, Vt., is recalling Dorset, Slyboro and Experience cheeses.The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocyto...
General Motors is recalling 301 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles.The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an impro...
Fisher Packing Company of Redkey, Ind., is recalling approximately 744 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham and bacon.The products may be contaminated with...
Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, a cast member on the hit TV show “Shark Tank,” has advised young people that the best investment they can make is payin...
An appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can’t legally ban states from implementing their own net neutrality laws. T...
Amazon is in talks to license its Go store technology to movie theaters, airport stores, sports stadiums, and other merchants across the U.S., according to...
If you’ve flown anywhere in the last few years, you’ve no doubt felt the pinch that today’s shrinking airline seats are causing. A congressional subcommitt...
Medical debt is the number one obstacle preventing Americans from buying or renting a home, according to a new survey by Zillow. The real estate listin...
More and more research is warning consumers about their red meat consumption, but a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham fo...
A survey of parents has found a rather large disconnect between how parents view a child’s allowance and what the child actually does with it.The surve...
A new study conducted by researchers from Cardiff University found that the tone of voice that mothers use when communicating with their teens could impact...
After having to inject billions of dollars into the short term money market -- the so-called repo market -- the Federal Reserve may be moving toward a more...
BMW of North America is recalling seven model year 2020 Toyota Supras.The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.In th...
Tip Top Poultry of Rockmart, Ga., is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken meat.The products may be contaminated with Listeria...