Current Events in July 2022

Back-to-school shoppers are finding bargains despite inflation

Big-box retailers are overstocked and are marking down some merchandise

Read article 07/29/2022

Scammers continue to push PPP loan scams

That pandemic-era relief program ended on May 31, 2021

Read article 07/29/2022

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Apple and Google grilled by legislators over recent cryptocurrency app-driven thefts

Officials are demanding that the companies explain why fraudulent apps make it to market

Read article 07/29/2022

Staying socially and physically active lowers risk of dementia, study finds

Keeping the mind and body sharp are keys to older consumers’ cognitive health

Read article 07/29/2022

Poor sleeping habits may increase risk of fatty liver disease, study finds

Excessive napping during the day can be detrimental to consumers’ liver health

Read article 07/29/2022

Average gas price drops by 16 cents per gallon this week

Rising demand could end the recent price declines

Read article 07/29/2022

Stormberg Foods recalls chicken strips and chicken crisps for dogs

The products may be contaminated with salmonella

Read article 07/29/2022

By James Limbach

GM recalls Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras with accessory sport bar

The sport bar's high-mounted brake light may not function

Read article 07/29/2022

By James Limbach

Southwest Airlines says flight vouchers no longer have an expiration date

Company officials say the decision pushes Southwest's hospitality even further ahead of its competitors

Read article 07/28/2022

Coronavirus update: Cases rise in nursing homes

Drug companies are struggling to develop new vaccines

Read article 07/28/2022

Spirit accepts JetBlue's merger proposal

Experts say travelers may have to pay more for fares

Read article 07/28/2022

Sprite’s iconic green bottle is being retired for clear plastic

Coca-Cola says getting rid of the green will make the product more ‘green’

Read article 07/28/2022

FDA wants consumers to have more information before LASIK surgery

The agency has issued draft guidance to inform patients and providers

Read article 07/28/2022

Women's diets before pregnancy may affect newborns' health, study finds

Eating a lot of fast food or drinking a lot of soda can be detrimental once women get pregnant

Read article 07/28/2022

Playing sports may help kids overcome challenges as adults, study finds

The lessons learned in organized sports can last kids a lifetime

Read article 07/28/2022

Monti Kids recalls Toy Box with Bins

A small dowel can become exposed and detach from the toy box

Read article 07/28/2022

By James Limbach

Senators push to make small cryptocurrency transactions tax-free

Experts are applauding the move and say it could expand the use of virtual coins

Read article 07/27/2022

CFPB fines Hyundai $19 million for widespread mistakes in credit reporting

Officials say the company's actions lowered consumers' credit scores

Read article 07/27/2022

Congress may be close to lowering prescription drug prices

The Senate is close to a vote on allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices

Read article 07/27/2022