Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,296,353 (32,235,..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping up its fight against coronavirus-related scams. The agency said it has identified and taken action against 3..
Quickbooks said Friday that it recently encountered a “third-party” issue when processing direct deposits. The glitch kept some people from getting their p..
Amazon customers in 5,000 cities will be able to get groceries ordered from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh delivered inside their garage. The new delivery opt..
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that they have submitted a request to the European Union (EU) to extend a previous indication that allows them to vaccin..
The European Commission has charged Apple with breaking competition rules in the EU with its App Store practices for music streaming. The decision come..
Recent studies have highlighted how many children struggle with getting enough physical activity and sleep. For busy families, incorporating physical activ..
While a lot of attention is currently being paid to the COVID-19 vaccine, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia Health Syste..
The fast-food industry’s chicken sandwich wars, along with Americans’ general fondness for chicken dishes and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, have led..
The price of gasoline continued to inch higher in much of the nation this week, with motorists in California hitting a milestone. The statewide average is..
JBS USA Food Company of Greeley, Colo., is recalling approximately 4,860 pounds of imported boneless beef. The products may be contaminated with E. coli..
General Motors is recalling 2,568 model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoes, and model year 2014-2015 GMC Sierr..
Finally, after lawsuits, industry pleas, congressional complaints, and nearly 70% of the prime cruising demographic getting fully vaccinated, the Centers f..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,235,827 (32,179,..
U.S. lawmakers are attempting to flip last week’s Supreme Court decision that takes away the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ability to provide restitutio..
With platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon’s Alexa providing consumers with COVID-19 vaccine information, there’s no shortage of ways to stay updated..
It’s been talked about for years, and now the government may be ready to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes.A citizen’s group has filed a petition in fede..
The FCC has announced that enrollment in its emergency broadband benefit program will begin May 12. The program gives eligible consumers discounts of u..
Amazon has announced that it’s hiking the pay of more than 500,000 of its workers. In a blog post Wednesday, Amazon’s vice president of people experience a..
General Motors has announced a new ‘holistic charging experience’ that it’s dubbed Ultium Charge 360. With the new charging approach, the automaker is aimi..
The computer chip shortage that has existed since early in the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has finally created a vehicle shortage. Just ask the Ford Mo..
Several recent studies have looked at the increasing prevalence of stress and anxiety among college students. Now, researchers from the University of Kansa..
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Foothill Ranch, Calif., is recalling about 100 TERYX off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The fuel pump retainer plate bolts ca..
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign is well underway, and 2.7 million shots are being administered each day in the U.S. Those who have already been vaccinate..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,179,505 (32,130,..
President Biden will give a speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening in which he will propose opening the government’s checkbook again to..
In a filing with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Tesla defended itself against accusations of violating environmental regulations. Regu..
Uber has added a new feature that lets customers book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Walgreens directly from its app. At an event called "Get and Go..
Buy Now, Pay Later -- one of the darlings of the personal credit world -- got a boost on Wednesday when Uplift announced a new deal with Southwest Airlines..
Lyft has decided it’s going to play things safe going forward. The rideshare company is getting out of the self-driving business altogether and is selling..
Several studies have looked at the ways that loneliness can affect consumers’ mental and physical health. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from th..
Recent studies have highlighted the benefits associated with breastfeeding newborns. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Roche..
With millions of Americans now vaccinated and eligibility open to just about everyone, consumers have decided things are looking up. The Conference Board’s..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 2,362 model year 2020-2021 GLB250s. The wheel arch covers on the front fenders might not have been installed corr..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,130,876 (32,080,..
A new strain of password-stealing Android malware is infecting consumers’ devices around the world. Mobile network operators and security researchers world..
Recent studies have found that COVID-19 has been linked with a number of long-term health risks, including hearing loss, heart complications, and brain dam..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask in small outdoor gatherin..
Later this week, President Biden is expected to unveil a plan to give the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) an extra $80 billion and more authority to crack d..
President Biden issued an executive order early Tuesday that calls for workers on federal contracts to be paid a $15 minimum wage. Biden said he consid..
A study co-authored by two MIT professors has found that staying six feet apart while indoors does little to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among..
Petco, which rebranded itself as Petco Health and Wellness Company last October, has launched a new credit card that it says will support animal welfare...
A new statement released by researchers from the American Heart Association explored the health risks associated with consumers carrying excess belly fat...
From all indications, the 2021 vacation season will be a busy one as millions of newly-vaccinated Americans who were cooped up at home for months book trav..
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 279,040 model year 2009-2015 Venzas. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring may become dam..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 5,215 model year 2021 GLB35 AMGs, and model year 2020-2021 GLB250s.The side spoilers on the tailgate might not h..
The United States has agreed to share up to 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries in the coming months. Last September, Astr..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 32,080,017 (32,063,..
If there was any question that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would expand its recent additions to school and daycare meals to help children out..
Vaccinations with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine have resumed after government health agencies lifted the pause that they had placed on it pending..
In an interview with The New York Times in Brussels, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that vaccinated Americans will be able to trav..
In new guidance issued Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control for Prevention (CDC) said summer camps can safely operate this summer as long as certain pre..
A battle royale is brewing between Roku and Google. On Monday, Roku sent out an email to its 50+ million users saying that Google may take away their acces..
It’s not only getting harder to buy a home, it’s getting more difficult -- and expensive -- to rent one.When the pandemic prompted many apartment dwell..
Many consumers rely on the support of others to stay on track with eating healthy. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from Massachusetts General Hos..
A new study conducted by researchers from Yale University explored the health burden associated with COVID-19 and pregnancy. Their findings showed that..
Brompton Bicycle of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 600 Brompton Electric Folding Bicycles.Due to a software malfunction, the electric system can co..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 12,327 of the following model year 2021vehicles: AMG C43 AMG C63 AMG C63 S AMG CLS53 AMG E53 AMG G63..
With the economy beginning to reopen and COVID-19 vaccinations continuing to trend upward, cabin fever is giving way to wanderlust, and people are starting..
With the stroke of a pen, the U.S. Supreme Court has undercut the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) power to force lawbreaking companies to repay consumers..
During a Senate antitrust hearing on Thursday, Apple’s Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Andeer was grilled on the company’s apparent inability to combat subsc..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,931,027 (31,871,..
Bitcoin values tumbled by 7.9% early Friday over fears that the government will increase taxes in the near future, putting it at $47,525 per coin. It w..
Researchers at the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom have found that people can pass COVID-19 to their cats. In a study involving two cats of dif..
The mystery of how a driverless Tesla crashed in Texas last weekend remains the focus of investigators probing the crash and safety advocates who have been..
Recent studies have highlighted how climate change can affect everything from mental and physical health to fertility and even the economy. Now, a new stud..
Wildfire smoke has been linked with a variety of health risks, and now a new study conducted by researchers from the University of California at San Franci..
With pandemic restrictions easing and more people getting vaccinations, gasoline demand is sharply higher than at this time last year. Even so, gas prices..
Olymel of Quebec, Canada, is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat ham. The product may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. T..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling six model year 2021 E350s, E450s, E450 Wagons and AMG E63s.The parking control unit may fail to display the rear..
Those who lost a loved one to COVID-19 should be aware that scammers are out there offering to “help” people register for assistance with funeral expenses...
Baby food manufacturer Beech-Nut Nutrition Company has been slapped with a lawsuit by Washington D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine over claims that it m..
The European Union is reportedly preparing legal action against vaccine maker AstraZeneca for not supplying enough doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. Last..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,871,390 (31,802,..
People paying off mountains of student loan debt may be heartened by the recent talk in Washington about student loan “forgiveness.” President Biden is rep..
To help workers who feel they can’t take time off work to get their COVID-19 vaccination, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department ar..
At the beginning of a virtual climate summit, President Biden announced that he’s committing the United States to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-..
Online banking got a significant boost during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic because nearly all banks closed their lobbies. But a new study of digital..
Following a healthy sleeping routine has been linked with several health benefits for consumers. However, the opposite is also true: inconsistent sleep can..
Several recent studies have revealed that consumers who do shift work can be more susceptible to diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer...
Chrysler is recalling 1,222 model year 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvios. An improperly crimped clamp may allow the side curtain airbag cushion and inflator to s..
The J. M. Smucker Company is recalling two lots of Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food.The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.There are..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 4,992 model year 2017 B250e & CLA250, and model year 2017-2018 AMG CLA45, GLA250 & AMG GLA45 vehicles.The steeri..
General Motors is recalling five model year 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and there..
Renters who continue to be financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have received some much-needed support. On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protect..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,802,046 (31,741,..
As the Biden administration considers whether it can legally cancel student loan debt, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is upping the ante by proposing a tax on..
Consumers who take certain gummy vitamins may want to make sure that they aren’t actually a danger to their health. Consumer goods manufacturer Church & Dw..
The Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the Illinois Attorney General are sending $4 million in payments to more than 10,000 consumers who were dupe..
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to get tougher on robocalls. On Tuesday, the agency fully rolled out the Robocall Mitigation Database..
Amazon has announced that it’s bringing Amazon One -- a new contactless payment option that lets customers link their card to their palm print -- to a Whol..
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies have highlighted how consumers have turned to alcohol as a means of stress relief. Reports have i..
A new study conducted by researchers from Stanford Medicine explored the complications associated with women getting epidurals to ease pain during childbir..
Automakers that are going all-in on electric vehicles are finally being rewarded. An analysis of sales data by Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book shows sa..
General Motors is recalling 60,678 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorados and GMC Canyons. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical c..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 493 model year 2018-2021 E63S AMGs, E63S AMG Wagons, and model year 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, & AMG GT63S 4-door ve..
Geico suffered a data breach earlier this year that led to customers’ driver’s license numbers being exposed for more than a month. In a data breach no..
When students return to classrooms this fall, parents will be happy to know that schools and child care centers across the U.S. will return to serving heal..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,741,301 (31,672,..
The White House is considering requirements that would force tobacco companies to reduce the nicotine in all cigarettes sold in the U.S. to a level that is..
Now that every adult in the U.S. is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Amazon has given its digital assistant Alexa the ability to help people find ou..
Venmo users can now buy, hold, and sell bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies straight from the platform’s app.The Paypal-owned digital payment app said..
Spending hours in the gym isn’t possible for all consumers. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the Physiological Society found that this le..
Recent studies have highlighted the health risks associated with eating red meat, including a higher risk of conditions like dementia and breast cancer...
McDonald’s is rolling out yet another meal associated with popular music stars. This time, it’s the South Korean boy band BTS.Billed as a menu tour, th..
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally commented on the weekend crash of a Tesla Model S in Texas that local police said had no driver. One man in the front passe..
General Motors is recalling 30 model year 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaros. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel airbag cover, may sepa..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,672,240 (31,636,..
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he expects a decision on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to come by the end of the week. The company’s vaccin..
Bitcoin suffered what analysts called a “flash crash” over the weekend, sending the king of crypto sliding nearly 14% on Saturday -- from $61,057 to $52,82..
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning to owners of the Peloton Tread+ treadmill after it said one child was killed in an acci..
The Federal Trade Commission has taken its first action under the new COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act by charging a chiropractor with deceptively marketin..
Los Angeles, California is setting out to establish itself as the largest U.S. city with a guaranteed income program for poor residents.On Tuesday, May..
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that half of American adults (50.4%) have now gotten at least one COVID-19 shot. The ag..
A preliminary investigation of a fatal weekend crash of a Tesla in Texas suggests that no one was behind the wheel when the vehicle slammed into a tree at..
Are finances to blame for consumers’ chronic pain in later life? The results from a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia indic..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton explored the risks associated with consecutive miscarriages. According to their..
Mercedes-Benz (MBUSA) is recalling 109 model year 2021 E350, E450, E450 Wagons, & E63S AMGs, model year 2020 E63S AMG Wagons, and model year 2020-2021 E53 ..
Budweiser has announced that it’s offering free beer to consumers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. On Thursday, the company posted a commerci..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,499,477 (31,439,..
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an overhaul of existing labor laws on Thursday. If enacted as written, the new bill -- the Paycheck Fairness Act -..
Do you have both shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine? Good, but the company says you may need a third shot of the vaccine next year to keep you protected..
Australia’s federal court has ruled that Google misled consumers about location data settings on Android mobile devices between 2017 and 2018. On Frida..
Wages became a hot topic this week. In addition to the U.S. House passing the Paycheck Fairness Act, the parent company of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakh..
The price of Bitcoin tumbled on Friday in response to Turkey’s ban on cryptocurrency payments. In a press release, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turk..
A new study conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) looked at the link between dental hygiene and infective endocarditis (IE) -- a heart infectio..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh explored the efficacy of different treatments for severe asthma sufferers. The r..
Gasoline prices remained stable for another week as oil refineries kicked into high gear and hit their highest output rate of the year.The AAA Fuel Gau..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,439,683 (31,350,..
Are you always hungry? Researchers from King’s College London looked at why some consumers are always looking for another snack despite eating full meals t..
A committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has delayed making a recommendation about Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus (COVID-..
The White House is stepping up efforts to address the child care crisis caused by COVID-19. On Thursday, the Biden-Harris administration announced that..
Major airlines are rejecting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s stance on keeping middle seats on airplanes vacant to prevent the spread of C..
In a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood expressed opposition to the idea of an Instagram for ch..
Lyft has introduced a new feature that allows patients to schedule their own non-emergency medical rides via the Lyft app. The "Lyft Pass for Healthcar..
Having a stable, reliable job has become even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walmart, the U.S.’ largest retailer, has announced that it's goi..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati explored the relationship between air pollution and the severity of COVID-19 infecti..
Ford has announced the launch of BlueCruise, a hands-free driving technology that will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel on over 100,000 mile..
Ford Motor Company is recalling 37,000 model year 2020-21 Lincoln Aviators. The image processing module may be intermittently unable to provide a video ..
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,350,848 (31,280,..
The cruise industry got some more support in its grudge match against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. U.S. Senators Marco..
Parents will start getting a little monthly financial help starting in July. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig has confirmed the t..
McDonald’s announced Wednesday that it will mandate anti-harassment training for all of its employees worldwide starting in 2022. Over the past five ye..
While the early stages of the pandemic may have pushed e-commerce retail purchases up 81 percent, it also brought some new realities for consumers and reta..
Exercise can significantly lower the risk of experiencing poor COVID-19 outcomes, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study. The study, led by investi..
In an effort to mitigate the threat of the Hafnium hack, the FBI has been cleared to use the hackers’ own tools to remotely delete infections on people’s c..
To ensure healthy pregnancies and healthy babies, studies have cautioned pregnant women to avoid several potential risks, like smoking, drinking alcohol, a..
Many consumers have started using marijuana to treat a number of medical conditions, including blood pressure, chronic pain, and mental health concerns...
Personal finance experts are no doubt heartened by the emerging body of research suggesting the year-long coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has altered the w..
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 147 model year 2021 Genesis G80s and GV80s with 2.5-litre turbo engines. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure f..
Ford Motor Company is recalling 16,128 model year 2020-2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles. An inadequate..
BMW of North America is recalling 17 model year 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles.The inlet check valve weld..
U.S. government health agencies have asked for a “pause” in administering the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to give them time to investi..
On the heels of a year in which many consumers lost their job, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers not to fall for job scams as they try to g..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,280,880 (31,202,..
Every parent takes a different approach when it comes to disciplining their children. Now, a new study conducted by researchers from Harvard University fou..
As all eyes are getting ready for Wednesday’s public debut of Coinbase, Bitcoin celebrated a little early by climbing up to $63,250.20 in value on Tuesday...
Gold prices rose Tuesday in response to government data showing a slightly higher-than-expected reading on U.S. inflation. The reading “came in slightl..
According to research firm Gartner, close to 70 million PCs were shipped in the first three months of 2021 -- an uptick of 32 percent year-over-year. Much..
The Federal Communications Commission is encouraging consumers to test their broadband internet speeds using its speed test app. The agency’s Acting Chair..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Maryland explored how using salt in the environment can be detrimental to the global freshwater..
If you live in Houston and order a pizza from Dominos, there’s a chance it could be delivered by a robot.The pizza restaurant, built around a delivery..
General Motors is recalling 10,154 model year 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable term..
Sabra Dipping Company is recalling approximately 2,100 cases of Classic Hummus. The product may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses or cons..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,202,818 (31,151,..
Consumers are apparently becoming more comfortable with ride-sharing. Uber Technologies, an industry leader in that service niche, says it doesn’t have eno..
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy is poised to grow rapidly, barring another wave of COVID-19. During an interview on CBS Ne..
It’s been confirmed that both Google and Apple will be headed to Capitol Hill to take place in a Senate Judiciary Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consum..
Users of Google’s Sheets, Docs, and Slides applications started reporting that they were unable to open new documents this morning at around 9 a.m. When tr..
A new study has found that certain types of cancers -- particularly those that affect the blood, bone marrow, or lymph nodes -- could render COVID-19 vacci..
A new study conducted by researchers from Michigan Medicine explored how a popular sleep apnea treatment can be used to help lower the risk of dementia. A..
A new study conducted by researchers from Drexel University explored the association between women’s stress levels and potential health complications...
The concept of a “vaccine passport,” a digital record showing you have been vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19), is currently a hot topic of disc..
Millions of Verizon’s mobile hotspots are taking their name too literally. The company issued a recall for approximately 2.5 million of its Ellipsis Jetpac..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 31,006,952 (30,931,..
It seems like only yesterday that 533 million Facebook accounts were compromised by malicious actors. But the hacking world never sleeps, and personal info..
Push came to shove in the struggle between the cruise industry and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is behind..
Though consumers have expressed some skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine, a new report released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found th..
President Joe Biden has finished drafting his annual budget proposal, and it appears to lean heavily into investments in domestic spending and public suppo..
Boeing has found its way back into the news cycle. Only a few months after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the company permission to restart produ..
A global semiconductor chip shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to take a toll on automakers. Both General Motors and Ford have announce..
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and purchase fast-food. As a result of those two trends, McDonald’s and Subway are r..
Several studies have highlighted the differences that men and women experience when seeking health care for the same ailment. Recently, researchers from th..
Despite a steady increase in demand for gasoline, prices at the pump remained just as steady this week.The AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows that the nationa..
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 628,124 model year 2019-2020 Acura MDXs, MDX Sport Hybrids, RDXs, TLXs, Honda Accords, Civic Hatchbacks, Insights, mo..
Verizon is recalling about 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots.The lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing fire and burn haza..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 15,096 of the following vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof: Model year 2017-2020 C300 Coupe, C43 Coupe..
Kareem Mart of Garden City, Mich., is recalling Kareem Chef brand Halva, Halva with Pistachio, and Halva with Chocolate food treats. The products may be..
Allergy season is upon us, and there’s little doubt that many consumers will be refreshing their stock of antihistamines to help tackle it head-on. But res..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,931,178 (30,851,..
The cruising industry’s return rolls on, and Carnival Cruise Line is certainly feeling the love from wanderlusters who have been forced to stay at home dur..
After some people suffered from allergic reactions after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, the National Institutes of Health has..
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many consumers go to work each day; rather than a long commute on public transportation, remote working has turne..
Earlier this week, LG Electronics announced that it will stop making smartphones by the end of July. While it’s getting out of the smartphone game, the com..
T-Mobile is making a push to entice more consumers to sign up for its service. On Wednesday, the carrier announced a slew of new offerings and initiatives..
One year ago, offices and schools closed because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Authorities ordered an economic lockdown and asked Americans to sh..
Many successful businesses take the step of co-branding their own credit cards by partnering with a credit card lender. Two delivery firms that thrived dur..
Everyone is susceptible to a midnight snack every so often. However, a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University found that e..
(MBUSA) is recalling 1,909 model year 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, model year 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E5..
The Biden administration laid out its blueprint for a corporate tax overhaul on Wednesday -- one that would require large companies to pay more.The Whi..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,851,290 (30,798,..
If you haven’t received your stimulus check -- the Economic Impact Payment from the American Rescue Plan -- your odds for getting it soon just increased. O..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California at Davis Health found that children with Down syndrome may be at an increased risk o..
A new study conducted by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University identified a large uptick in the excess death rate in 2020. According to the..
As consumers increasingly move online to do their shopping, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for any way to keep up. On Wednesday, Best Buy showed it..
Earlier this month, United Airlines announced plans to hire hundreds of pilots to handle an expected increase in domestic travel. Now, the carrier says it..
Last year, Starbucks told customers it was banning the use of personal cups in its stores in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Now, a new tr..
With a surge in home sales in 2020, a record number of Americans packed up and moved last year, according to a new survey from Zillow.The online real e..
A new report from Mastercard underscores just how dramatically the retail environment changed last year during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The fin..
Audi is recalling 153,152 model year 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedans & A3 Sedans, model year 2016-2018 A3 Etrons, model year 2017-2020 RS3 Sedans, and model year..
College students, professors, and staff members are being warned to look out for scammers impersonating Internal Revenue Service officials. The Federal Tra..
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens -- who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19 -- are leading the wa..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,798,418 (30,708,..
In the competition to earn the best grades, some students cross the line when it comes to seeking “help” with their homework. When they do, the Better Busi..
Nearly 200,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled across the U.S. because of a mislabeling error that could result in potentially s..
There’s a certain segment of the U.S. population with “that drawer” in their refrigerator. It’s the one that’s filled with individual packages of mayo, mus..
Are you thinking about claiming the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit on your federal tax return this year? If you already have, the Internal Revenue Service wan..
With the end of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in sight, a new survey suggests that about a third of consumers will resume running up big credit card..
A new study conducted by researchers from Penn State explored the long-term impacts associated with children who lost parents during the COVID-19 pandemic...
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of British Columbia explored the efficacy of food marketing both before and after consumers lost w..
Hyundai Motor America is recalling ten model year 2021 Santa Fe SUVs. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the airbag upon dete..
Nissan North America is recalling 21 model year 2021 Nissan Rogues. Incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration..
A hack of 533,000,000 global Facebook users that went up for sale on messaging app Telegram in January has now spiraled out of control. Over the weeken..
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the results of a study suggesting that only one dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer va..
The U.S. Supreme Court took Google’s side in an exhaustive, 11-year copyright case against Oracle on Monday. The two tech giants were feuding over software..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,708,630 (30,605..
Consumers’ choices among Android smartphones are about to get smaller. LG, which has been making mobile phones since 1995, has announced that it will get o..
Earlier this year, a United Airlines executive stated that the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was even worse than the worst estimates anyone at..
A company that sells fish oil supplements and a lab that prepared advertisements for those products have caught the ire of the Federal Trade Commission for..
If you spent the weekend looking for a house to buy, you may be stunned by the low number of homes for sale and what they cost. The first number is going d..
While many parents are concerned about letting their toddlers spend too much time in front of screens, a new study conducted by researchers from the Associ..
Getting outside for a walk can be a great way to exercise, but a new study conducted by researchers from Purdue University explored one common way that wal..
General Motors is recalling 94,641 model year 2021 Cadillac Escalades & Escalade ESVs, GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs, and Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes with third-..
BC Food LA of South El Monte, Calif., is recalling approximately 1,643 pounds of Chinese style hot pot base products containing beef tallow. The product..
General Motors is recalling eight model year 2021 Chevrolet Camaros. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,548,745 (30,467,..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania explored the unique ways that mothers’ lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pa..
LinkedIn has announced that it’s introducing “stay-at-home mom” to its list of job titles. The Microsoft-owned social network said the move is intended, in..
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided in favor of Facebook in a lawsuit over unwanted text notifications the social platform sent. The ruling refutes a claim..
In updated guidance issued Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves a..
A Southwest Airlines customer has been given the green light to continue his lawsuit against the carrier. Adrian Bombin leads a class action lawsuit asking..
On Thursday, Stanford University announced that it’s looking into the alleged theft of personal data from those in the School of Medicine community. Ha..
A lot of factors can make consumers feel fulfilled by their jobs, but a new study suggests that formal education may not be one of them. According to r..
Motorists are driving more now that businesses have begun to reopen, but gasoline prices held steady during the week after more than a month of rising pric..
If you’ve been looking for a job, your chances of finding one last month were the best since the coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down the economy 12 months ago..
Chrysler is recalling model year 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500 & 5500 Cab Chassis trucks with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.An electrical sh..
On Tuesday, lawmakers in New York approved a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. The bill was also signed into law by Gov. Andr..
People who are completely vaccinated have been advised to continue wearing masks and stay six feet apart to protect others. Now, a new study from the Cente..
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has sent out a warning about a new vaccine-related scam. The hustle targets vulnerable consumers by enticing them wi..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Total U.S. confirmed cases: 30,467,164 (30,399,..
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has rejected the idea of giving people vaccinated against COVID-19 so-called “vaccine passports” in order to get into movie theat..
An ongoing trial of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has confirmed that it is “highly effective” against COVID-19 (as well as variants of the virus) for half a ye..
Airlines continue to cautiously get back to something resembling “normal.” Last week, several carriers announced they were bringing back in-flight services..
The Ford Motor Company is significantly reducing its output at six North American assembly plants, the result of a persistent shortage of vital computer ch..
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Heart Association explored what steps consumers can take to protect their health into older age...
There has been no shortage of stress for consumers over the last year. While experts have been hard at work identifying things people can do to relieve str..
BMW of North America is recalling 1,850 model year 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertibles.The head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended in cert..
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