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Biden extends eviction moratorium for renters

The current moratorium would have expired at the end of the month

01/21/2021

Coronavirus update: Emergency orders planned for more PPE, CDC predicts 100,000 more deaths in 30 days

01/21/2021

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COVID-19 vaccinations and international travel rank highly on list of travel trends for 2021

01/21/2021

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Costco finally decides to test curbside service

01/21/2021

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Ben & Jerry’s parent company announces new living wage initiative

01/21/2021

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Kids with poor motor skills can still be physically fit, study finds

01/21/2021

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Amazon offers to assist with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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January 21, 2021

Many summer camps don't require kids' immunization records, study finds

Less than 40 percent of employees are required to share their vaccine history

Bitcoin value falls 10 percent in two days

The total cryptocurrency market lost more than $100 billion due to the slump

Bed Bath & Beyond to stop selling My Pillow products

My Pillow's CEO claims it’s politics, but the retailer says it’s business

GM recalls Buick Regals & Lacrosses, and Chevrolet Malibus

The rear toe link may fracture, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle

Nostrum Labs expands recall of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets

The medication may be contaminated with a probable cancer-causer

Keystone recalls Cougar recreational trailers

The Solar Prep wiring may experience an electrical short

Juratoys recalls toy trumpets

The small plastic pieces inside the toy trumpets can come loose

Forest River recalls model year 2021 Puma travel trailers

The outdoor cooktop can be stowed away while the burner is on

January 20, 2021

Coronavirus update: Study finds vaccine works against new virus variant, remembering the 400,000 Americans we’ve lost

The U.S. is gearing up for a national vaccination campaign

Dollar General, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and others announce COVID-19 vaccine plans for employees

The companies are providing assistance, but workers will ultimately decide whether they get vaccinated

Many changes proposed by the Biden administration will affect consumers

Consumer advocates like what they see so far

Regulators take notice as high fees for food delivery hit consumers' wallets

What will happen to food delivery when the pandemic ends?

Netflix to launch ‘Shuffle Play’ feature in the coming months

The feature lets subscribers relinquish control of what to watch to Netflix’s algorithms

President Biden extends student loan payment pause by eight months

Borrowers won’t have to make payments until October

Severe COVID-19 illness is more likely when the disease affects the brain, study finds

Researchers say it’s harder to fight off symptoms in these cases

U.S. security firm Malwarebytes says it was targeted by SolarWinds hackers

The company says its software remains safe for consumers to use

New Netflix scam offers free streaming for a year

The scheme is really just a way to steal your credit card information

Mental health conditions among kids with autism are on the rise, study finds

Behavioral issues and anxiety are the most common concerns for young ones

Volkswagen recalls model year 2012-2014 Beetles and Beetle Convertibles

The driver-side airbag inflator may explode

Lavva recalls Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt

The product may be contaminated with mold

General Motors recalls vehicles with seat belt issue

The front center seat belts may not be secured

Belkin recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition

The charger may malfunction and overheat

Honda recalls CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrids and Insights

The vehicle may suffer a loss of drive power from a DC-DC converter shutdown

January 19, 2021

Newly discovered COVID-19 variant could become dominant strain by March

The CDC says the mutation could experience ‘rapid growth’ in the next few months

FireEye outlines techniques used by SolarWinds hackers

The firm has also released a tool to help companies see if SolarWinds hackers breached their networks

Money can play a large role in consumers' happiness and well-being, study finds

Experts say having more money gives consumers more choices and more security

Study suggests retirees are woefully behind in accruing recommended retirement savings

More and more seniors are taking on part-time jobs to try and cover living expenses

Coronavirus update: two million deaths, another variant found in Germany

The World Health Organization has thrown cold water on the idea of a ‘vaccination passport’

Hotels pitch Biden-Harris administration on becoming vaccination outposts

An industry group claims hotels have it all covered -- from geographic reach to refrigeration

Eating more fried food can increase the risk for heart disease and stroke

Food choices can have serious, long-term impacts on consumers’ health

Microsoft partnering with GM’s Cruise on self-driving car venture

The partnership brings Cruise’s valuation to $30 billion

Fiat Chrysler completes its merger with Peugeot

The combined company has been rebranded as Stellantis

Health experts say new COVID-19 variant may warrant mask upgrade

If you’re using a simple cloth mask, health experts say you might need more protection

Ford recalls EcoSports and Transit Connects

The driver side front airbag is missing the first stage booster

Weis Markets recalls ice cream products

The products may be contaminated with extraneous material

John Deere recalls Frontier rotary tillers

Some PTO drivelines were assembled without a specified safety sign.

Essaar recalls rubbing alcohol

The product is contaminated with methanol

Ducati recalls model year 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles

The exhaust valve cable may contact battery wiring

January 15, 2021

Biden proposal would give every American another $1,400 in stimulus payments

It’s part of a sweeping pandemic aid package costing $1.9 trillion

FAA throws down the hammer with new rules on unruly airline passengers

Those who cross the line may be fined up to $35,000 and could spend time in prison

Coronavirus update: Americans may get another stimulus check, doctors urged to use antibody treatments

There is finally some good news about hospitalizations

DOJ says it’s still investigating Google’s acquisition of Fitbit

Google says the agency’s time limit for delivering a decision has passed

Conflict between divorced parents can worsen kids' mental health, study finds

Experts worry about how these kinds of arguments affect kids’ stress levels

Toyota reaches $180 million settlement over Clean Air Act violations

The DOJ and the EPA have accused the company of ‘evading oversight’ through disclosure failures

NHTSA says traffic deaths surged early in the pandemic

Traffic deaths went up 4.6 percent in the first nine months of 2020

Keeping your camera off during virtual meetings can help save the environment

There are several ways consumers change their internet use to be more eco-conscious

FCC forces robocaller to pay nearly $10 million for spoofed calls

The agency said the perpetrator sent racist and xenophobic messages with ‘the intent to harm’

Gas prices are rising rapidly in some areas of the country

Wall Street traders are bidding up the price of oil, hoping for an end to the pandemic

Audi recalls model year 2020 Q3s

The brake pedal plate can bend or detach

Noble House Home Furnishings recalls chests, cabinets and dressers

The furniture is unstable and can tip over if unanchored

Honda recalls Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorcycles

The fuel filter may clog and cause an engine stall

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit

The product may contain egg, an allergen not declared on the label

Ford recalls Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators

The motor mount fasteners may become loose over time

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January 14, 2021

Coronavirus update: Pandemic throws more people out of work, China records a rare death

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has shown promising early results

NHTSA asks Tesla to recall over 158,000 older vehicles

The agency is investigating an apparent glitch in touchscreen media control units

CDC will require a negative COVID-19 test from all travelers entering the U.S.

The move comes in response to a new strain of the virus and a rising number of cases

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in small test

Study shows the vaccine is safe and 100 percent effective after two months

Temperature scans are an unreliable way to detect COVID-19, study finds

Having a fever doesn’t always correlate with a positive COVID-19 test

Low mortgage rates spur 20 percent spike in refinance applications

Nothing lasts forever, and one analyst says this might be nothing more than a normal correction

Experts narrow down when women should expect pregnancy sickness to start

The findings could help explain why some women experience such severe nausea and vomiting

Google completes its acquisition of Fitbit

The company has assured regulators that it will protect consumers’ privacy

Kroger faces hard questions on whether it will force employees to vaccinate against COVID-19

The EOC says employers can mandate vaccinations, but there are a few exceptions

Costco to close all photo centers next month

Members can still access the services previously offered at photo centers on Costco’s website

General Motors recalls Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs

The front passenger seat belt and airbag status telltale lights may be dim

Courage Production recalls Polish sausage

The product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label

Grand Design RV recalls Transcend recreational trailers

The stove saddle valves may leak gas

Massimo Motor Sports recalls percussion massage guns

The lithium-ion battery system can overheat

Model year 2020 Range Rover Evoques with seat belt issue recalled

The second-row seat belt may malfunction

January 13, 2021

Coronavirus update: Tuesday was U.S.’ deadliest day, Feds buy more Regeneron antibodies

Two new virus strains have been found in Ohio

FDA expands Sportmix pet food recall after additional pet deaths reported

Recalled lots contain dangerously high levels of aflatoxin

Gig drivers in California file lawsuit to repeal Prop 22 ballot measure

It’ll be an uphill battle, but the organizers are determined to be classified as employees

Climate change has led to billions of dollars in flood damages, study finds

More frequent extreme weather events have heightened the severity of flooding

TikTok announces privacy changes to keep young users safe

The social media platform says it’s serious about implementing ‘age-appropriate privacy settings and controls’

Walgreens to roll out its own credit cards and a prepaid debit card in 2021

The drugstore chain has its sights set on boosting customer loyalty and adding more revenue streams

Hope still exists in the fight against climate change, experts say

Policy-led interventions implemented around the world could lead to lasting improvements

Visa drops its plans to acquire fintech company Plaid

The Justice Department opposed the deal, calling it anti-competitive

AT&T drops AT&T TV Now to simplify offerings

The company is merging the service with AT&T TV

Walmart plans to launch a fintech company

The retailer is partnering with the company that founded the Robinhood trading platform

Ford recalls E-series vehicles

Heat from the engine compartment may cause elevated temperatures on the passenger compartment

Rust-Oleum recalls aerosol paint

The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly

Subaru recalls model year 2020 Legacys and Outbacks

The rearview camera may shut down

Precision Dose recalls Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse

The product may be contaminated with Burkholderia lata

Mercedes-Benz recalls AMG GLC 63 4MATICs

The starter power supply cable may have been installed incorrectly

January 12, 2021

Anatomy of a scam: How criminals can victimize almost anyone

A recent victim of the Microsoft support scam shares her story

Coronavirus update: Expanded vaccine eligibility, a rising death toll in California

Hockey fans likely won’t return to the stands this season

The overpayment scam enters the world of online shopping fraud

Scammers are rolling out a new wrinkle to feast on the rise in personal online shops

FDA gives approval to first oral treatment for dogs with lymphoma

Regulators say the drug can help slow the spread of cancerous cells

Cats could help improve mental health for kids with autism, study finds

Experts say having a pet can benefit the entire family

Walmart to test technology that could enable 24/7 grocery delivery

The first tests will be conducted in Arkansas using temperature-controlled smart boxes

Frontier joins other airlines in banning emotional support animals from flights

Service dogs are still permitted, but they must also follow new rules

Increasing exercise during the first trimester may reduce gestational diabetes risks, study finds

Staying active during pregnancy is important for women and their babies

Uber to expand ‘Uber Green’ to more cities as part of increased sustainability efforts

The company will also be focusing on electric vehicles and new initiatives in 2021

Experimental drug helped Alzheimer’s patients in small trial

The drug slowed memory decline by one-third

Land Rover recalls model year 2020 Range Rover Evoques

The seat material may burn quicker than allowed

Academy Sports + Outdoors recalls Ozone 500 Density bicycles

The locking hardware on the front wheel can become loose

Model year 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinters recalled

The operator's manual may be inaccurate and/or incomplete

Lipari Foods recalls Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix

The product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label

Ohlins USA recalling Front Struts used on Porsche vehicles

The strut pin may fracture

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Biden extends eviction moratorium for renters

The current moratorium would have expired at the end of the month

Coronavirus update: Emergency orders planned for more PPE, CDC predicts 100,000 more deaths in 30 days

COVID-19 vaccinations and international travel rank highly on list of travel trends for 2021

Costco finally decides to test curbside service

Ben & Jerry’s parent company announces new living wage initiative

Kids with poor motor skills can still be physically fit, study finds

Amazon offers to assist with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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FTC warns nursing homes not to take residents’ stimulus checks

The agency said some nursing homes tried to take the first round of payments

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January 21, 2021

Many summer camps don't require kids' immunization records, study finds

Bitcoin value falls 10 percent in two days

Bed Bath & Beyond to stop selling My Pillow products

GM recalls Buick Regals & Lacrosses, and Chevrolet Malibus

Nostrum Labs expands recall of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets

Keystone recalls Cougar recreational trailers

Juratoys recalls toy trumpets

Forest River recalls model year 2021 Puma travel trailers

January 20, 2021

Coronavirus update: Study finds vaccine works against new virus variant, remembering the 400,000 Americans we’ve lost

Dollar General, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and others announce COVID-19 vaccine plans for employees

Many changes proposed by the Biden administration will affect consumers

Regulators take notice as high fees for food delivery hit consumers' wallets

Netflix to launch ‘Shuffle Play’ feature in the coming months

President Biden extends student loan payment pause by eight months

Severe COVID-19 illness is more likely when the disease affects the brain, study finds

U.S. security firm Malwarebytes says it was targeted by SolarWinds hackers

New Netflix scam offers free streaming for a year

Mental health conditions among kids with autism are on the rise, study finds

Volkswagen recalls model year 2012-2014 Beetles and Beetle Convertibles

Lavva recalls Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt

General Motors recalls vehicles with seat belt issue

Belkin recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition

Honda recalls CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrids and Insights

January 19, 2021

Newly discovered COVID-19 variant could become dominant strain by March

FireEye outlines techniques used by SolarWinds hackers

Money can play a large role in consumers' happiness and well-being, study finds

Study suggests retirees are woefully behind in accruing recommended retirement savings

Coronavirus update: two million deaths, another variant found in Germany

Hotels pitch Biden-Harris administration on becoming vaccination outposts

Eating more fried food can increase the risk for heart disease and stroke

Microsoft partnering with GM’s Cruise on self-driving car venture

Fiat Chrysler completes its merger with Peugeot

Health experts say new COVID-19 variant may warrant mask upgrade

Ford recalls EcoSports and Transit Connects

Weis Markets recalls ice cream products

John Deere recalls Frontier rotary tillers

Essaar recalls rubbing alcohol

Ducati recalls model year 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles

January 15, 2021

Biden proposal would give every American another $1,400 in stimulus payments

FAA throws down the hammer with new rules on unruly airline passengers

Coronavirus update: Americans may get another stimulus check, doctors urged to use antibody treatments

DOJ says it’s still investigating Google’s acquisition of Fitbit

Conflict between divorced parents can worsen kids' mental health, study finds

Toyota reaches $180 million settlement over Clean Air Act violations

NHTSA says traffic deaths surged early in the pandemic

Keeping your camera off during virtual meetings can help save the environment

FCC forces robocaller to pay nearly $10 million for spoofed calls

Gas prices are rising rapidly in some areas of the country

Audi recalls model year 2020 Q3s

Noble House Home Furnishings recalls chests, cabinets and dressers

Honda recalls Africa Twin Adventure Sports motorcycles

Dole Fresh Vegetables recalls Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit

Ford recalls Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators

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January 14, 2021

Coronavirus update: Pandemic throws more people out of work, China records a rare death

NHTSA asks Tesla to recall over 158,000 older vehicles

CDC will require a negative COVID-19 test from all travelers entering the U.S.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in small test

Temperature scans are an unreliable way to detect COVID-19, study finds

Low mortgage rates spur 20 percent spike in refinance applications