Uber’s first safety report details nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assault
The company said these events are still ‘extremely rare’
In its first safety report released Thursday, Uber disclosed that it’s received 5,981 reports of sexual abuse and 464 reports of rape over 2017 and 2018. During these years, 19 deaths were caused by physical assault among those who used the service.
Uber said more than 3.1 million trips took place each day in the U.S. during this time frame, making the rate of safety incidents statistically “extremely rare.” Nonetheless, the ride-hailing giant said it considers even one ...
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Apple says an iPhone feature needs your location, regardless of whether you share it or not12/6/2019
No need for consumers to get up in arms says one tech security chief -- it’s simply an unforced error
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Popular hair treatments could increase the risk of breast cancer12/6/2019
Researchers warn consumers about the risks associated with permanent hair dye and straighteners
While recent studies have focused on breast cancer risk factors like diet and weight loss, a new study found that popular hair treatments could also pose a… continue readingBy Kristen Dalli
E-cigarette popularity leads to highest youth tobacco use since 200012/6/2019
A report finds that more than 6 million middle and high school students used tobacco products this year
Around 6.2 million middle and high school students used tobacco in the past 30 days, according to data released Thursday in the 2019 National Youth Tobacco… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Restricting mealtimes to a 10-hour window could boost consumers' health12/6/2019
Researchers say eating in this way could reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes
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Waymo app makes App Store debut12/6/2019
The self-driving vehicle service owned by Google parent Alphabet wants to expand its user base
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car venture, announced on Thursday that it has launched an app on the App Store. The rollout of the iOS app comes exactly a… continue readingBy Sarah D. Young
Dollar General plans to open 1,000 more stores in 202012/6/2019
The discounter’s strong third-quarter earnings show it’s gaining consumer loyalty
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The job market is showing surprising strength heading into the end of the year12/6/2019
The economy added 266,000 jobs in November
Hiring has exceeded expectations for another month, further diminishing concerns that a recession could be right around the corner.The Labor Department… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Rising fuel supplies and falling demand are keeping gas prices steady12/6/2019
The national average price is about the same as last week
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FBI warns consumers about risks of unsecured smart TVs12/2/2019
The agency suggests taking several precautions to protect against possible exploits
Flying somewhere in 2020? The new airline ratings are out12/2/2019
U.S. carriers don’t fare well in rankings like these, and the reason is interesting
Many beauty products contain deadly superbugs, researchers say12/3/2019
Mascara, lip gloss, and other popular products could be more dangerous than many consumers realize
Trump suggests trade deal with China might not take place until after the 2020 election12/3/2019
The President says he has ‘no deadline’ for the deal
Chicken envy is alive and well in the fast food industry, and McDonald’s wants back in on the action12/5/2019
Consumer chicken prices continue to inch up, but there’s plenty of product to go around
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December 6, 2019
DaVinci recalls bassinets12/6/2019
The bassinet’s support legs can break
Ajinomoto Foods North America, recalls chicken fried rice12/6/2019
The product may be contaminated with pieces of plastic
Arcimoto recalls model year 2019 FUVs12/6/2019
The vehicle may lose drive power
Whole Foods Market recalls Raspberry Cheesecake Italian Gelato12/6/2019
The product contains egg, an allergen not declared on the label
Thor Motor Coach recalls Sequence 20L motorhomes12/6/2019
The solar panel may detach from the luggage rack
December 5, 2019
Chicken envy is alive and well in the fast food industry, and McDonald’s wants back in on the action12/5/2019
Consumer chicken prices continue to inch up, but there’s plenty of product to go around
Food stamp program rule change would require more consumers to work for benefits12/5/2019
The new policy will cause nearly 700,000 current SNAP recipients to lose their benefits
Twenty women sue Lyft, citing sexual assault response shortcomings12/5/2019
A suit claims the company has failed to protect passengers from incidents
FCC announces $9 billion 5G federal subsidy plan12/5/2019
The plan is part of the agency’s effort to shrink the digital divide
Consumer groups push FTC for wide-ranging probe of ‘Big Tech’12/5/2019
Groups want to know how companies target children and use their data
Is Congress finally cracking down on robocalls?12/5/2019
A Senate-passed bill would order providers to find ways to block them
Doctors warn pregnant women of risks associated with marijuana12/5/2019
Experts say the drug could cause complications at birth
Cancer mortality rates could decrease with tighter alcohol regulations12/5/2019
Researchers say health outcomes were better when laws were stricter
United passengers will soon fly Airbus jets instead of Boeing aircraft12/5/2019
The airline has turned to the European company to replace aging Boeing 757s
Model year 2019 Ford Rangers recalled12/5/2019
The tail lamps may malfunction
Euroline Foods recalls Dry Fruit Mix Quince Compote12/5/2019
The product contains sulfites, which are not declared on the label
Forest River recalls Cherokee Alpha Wolf Travel Trailers12/5/2019
The wire supplying power for the refrigerator may not have overcurrent protection
Morris Meat Packing recalls various pork products12/5/2019
The products did not undergo federal inspection
Takata recalls 1.4 million Non-Azide Driver airbag inflators12/5/2019
The inflators may rupture or the airbag cushion may underinflate
December 4, 2019
TikTok accused of transferring private user data to servers in China12/4/2019
A lawsuit claims the video sharing app harvested and sent vast amounts of user data
Lack of specialists puts sick residents in small towns at greater risk12/4/2019
Evidence shows that health care can be compromised in rural areas
Motorola jumps back in the mobile phone game with a new commitment to quality and 5G12/4/2019
Is having a phone enough, though? Consumers have struggled with the service they get from the company
Sprint overcounted Lifeline subscribers for years, report finds12/4/2019
Regulators say the carrier kept an inaccurate tally of the number of active government subsidy program subscribers it had
Apple confirms problem affecting some MacBook Pro laptops12/4/2019
Some users have reported that the device shuts down unexpectedly
Survey shows 61 percent of consumers ‘dread’ the holidays12/4/2019
Parents of young children feel the most pressure to overspend
Small business employees are seeing strong wage growth, report says12/4/2019
Smaller companies may face more competition for qualified workers
Misusing cannabis could be deadly to consumers after having surgery12/4/2019
Researchers are warning consumers about potential risks associated with the substance
Starbucks brings back ‘Starbucks for Life’ for the holidays12/4/2019
Five grand prize winners will get free daily coffee for the next 30 years
Mercedes-Benz recalls model year 2013-2017 vehicles with software glitch12/4/2019
The date and time for the emergency call system may be incorrect
Precision Dose recalls Ranitidine Oral Solution12/4/2019
The medication is contaminated with a probable cancer-causer
Stanley Black & Decker recalls wooden handle nailing hammer12/4/2019
The molded grip on the hammer can come loose
Missa Bay recalls salads containing meat or poultry12/4/2019
The lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7
TMC recalls Magnitude and Omni motorhomes12/4/2019
A loose seat back may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash
December 3, 2019
Cyber Monday sales estimated to be a record $9.2 billion12/3/2019
But an industry report shows that retailers had to offer better deals to achieve it
Many beauty products contain deadly superbugs, researchers say12/3/2019
Mascara, lip gloss, and other popular products could be more dangerous than many consumers realize
Trump suggests trade deal with China might not take place until after the 2020 election12/3/2019
The President says he has ‘no deadline’ for the deal
Consumers say they’d rather damage their credit score than leave their children empty-handed this holiday season12/3/2019
One expert says too much debt is avoidable, but it takes a little creativity
Tech executives call for U.S. to stay in Paris Climate Agreement12/3/2019
The Trump administration announced plans to begin the withdrawal process last month
Billions of text messages found on unsecured database12/3/2019
Security researchers say sensitive data was left unprotected for years
Children who cheat in school are more likely to do the same in their professional lives12/3/2019
A tendency to cheat can lead to a slippery slope when kids get older
Experts pick 2019’s top dining out trends12/3/2019
Other restaurant trends include digital ordering and plant-based burgers
Diabetes monitoring app suffers weekend outage12/3/2019
Patients using Dexcom's glucose monitoring technology were in the dark about their blood sugar levels
Hyundai recalls model year 2020 Palisade12/3/2019
The side curtain airbags may be damaged during deployment
Mondelēz Global recalls Cheese Nips12/3/2019
The product may contain yellow plastic pieces
Yamaha recalls portable generators12/3/2019
The generator’s fuel tank can leak gasoline
BrucePac recalls ready-to-eat chicken sausage12/3/2019
The product contains a pork casing not declared on the label
Chrysler recalls Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees12/3/2019
The fuel pump relay may fail, causing the vehicle to stall
December 2, 2019
Consumers break spending records on Black Friday12/2/2019
Shoppers spent $7.4 billion to kick off the holiday shopping season
Researchers point to complications with kids' post-concussion recovery12/2/2019
Symptoms of these injuries can linger longer than anticipated for many young kids
Brushing your teeth frequently can lead to better heart health12/2/2019
Researchers say it’s important for consumers to stay on top of their oral hygiene
EU regulators to investigate how Google and Facebook handle user data12/2/2019
A ‘preliminary investigation’ has been launched into the companies’ data collection practices
Flying somewhere in 2020? The new airline ratings are out12/2/2019
U.S. carriers don’t fare well in rankings like these, and the reason is interesting
FBI warns consumers about risks of unsecured smart TVs12/2/2019
The agency suggests taking several precautions to protect against possible exploits
Amazon removes Christmas ornaments bearing images of Nazi death camp12/2/2019
The Auschwitz Memorial discovered the listing and alerted the online retailer
UAW reaches proposed contract with FCA12/2/2019
The deal would be the final contract worked out with the ‘big three’ automakers
Finding a home to rent could be harder and more expensive in 202012/2/2019
Rising demand and falling inventory have pushed average rents higher
Gulf Stream recalls Amerilite, Conquest, Innsbruck, Grand River, Kingsport and Trail Master trailers12/2/2019
Carbon monoxide or propane could be released into the trailer
Select varieties of Breakstone’s cottage cheese recalled12/2/2019
The products may contain pieces of red plastic and metal
Cooper Europe recalls Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tires12/2/2019
The thin innerliner gauge may cause tire failure
RESURRECTIONbeauty recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil12/2/2019
The product's packaging is not child resistant
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles with seat belt issue12/2/2019
The electric PRE-SAFE-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash
November 27, 2019
Beware of scammers looking to take your money this Black Friday11/27/2019
Five minutes to bone up on the games cyber crooks play could be well worth your time
Amazon is getting an early start on Cyber Monday11/27/2019
The online retailer is offering a sneak peek at what’s coming up after Black Friday
Consumers increasingly relying on food delivery services for Thanksgiving meals11/27/2019
Missing ingredients and even full meals can now be ordered
New York City votes to prohibit all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes11/27/2019
The bill comes as lawmakers seek to address an alarming rise in teen vaping
Toys ‘R’ Us opens first new store since filing for bankruptcy11/27/2019
A smaller, experience-focused store has opened in Paramus, New Jersey
Teens could be more prone to anxiety if they spend too much time in front of screens11/27/2019
Researchers say social media isn’t the only factor involved
Older consumers can stay mentally sharp by playing board games11/27/2019
Researchers say the activity improves older consumers’ cognitive skills
Today’s traffic may be the worst of the holidays11/27/2019
Transportation experts say Thanksgiving may be the most dangerous day to be on the road
The housing market will likely heat up again in 202011/27/2019
An industry report has good news for sellers
Stacked Gourd Jack-O-Lantern decorations recalled11/27/2019
The string light wiring inside the Jack-O-Lanterns can overheat
GM recalls Chevrolet and GMC trucks with carpet floor covering11/27/2019
Hot gas may vent when the front seat belt pretensioners deploy
Golden State Medical Supply recalls Ranitidine Hydrochloride capsules11/27/2019
The product may contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine above levels established by the FDA.
Central Valley Meat recalls ground beef11/27/2019
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella Dublin
Mazda recalls Mazda6, MPV and RX-8 vehicles11/27/2019
The passenger front airbag inflators may explode