The breakthrough uses stem cells to treat type 1 diabetes By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
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Middle East turmoil is driving gasoline prices higher
The national average price has risen nearly 10 cents a gallon since last week By Mark…
Sales of existing homes rose slightly in May
For buyers, affordability challenges persist By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 23, 2025 Existing-home sales rose…
Kroger plans to close 60 stores over the next 18 months
The announcement came after declining profits in the first quarter By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Yes, going to the DMV is the only way to avoid a REAL ID scam
If you want to use your driver’s license to fly, you’ll need a REAL ID. If…
AstroQI recalls 4-liter mini fridges sold on Amazon after 70 fire and burn reports
Two fires caused $360,000 in damages By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 23, 2025 Product Hazard:…
Electric blankets sold at Walmart recalled due to fire hazard
Safety regulators report three burn injuries By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 23, 2025 Product Hazard:…
Attention, your passwords are probably for sale on the dark web
Researchers report what may be the largest data breach in history By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
16 billion login records exposed online briefly
Researchers say it's time to change your password again By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 23,…
Hold the phone! Here's another made (mostly) in America smartphone
The Purism smartphone will set you back a few thousand but may be worth it to…
Walmart to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Allegations it Allowed Scammers to Obtain Millions from Consumers Using Company’s Wire Transfer Services
Walmart will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it turned a blind…
Walking 100 minutes per day can lower your risk of lower back pain, study finds
Researchers say its an easy and cost-effective way to manage pain By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs…
Best and worst buys for 4th of July
It may not always be worth it to jump on the sales By Kristen Dalli of…
Weren't cars supposed to be getting simpler and more reliable?
Between electric cars and digital dashboards, modern vehicles are driving owners to distraction By James R.…
President Trump once again postpones the TikTok ban
The delay gives more time to craft a US ownership deal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
How to avoid travel website scams
Hoping to take a trip in the warmer weather? Before you start planning, know that some…
New York toughens consumer protection laws to fill federal gaps
AI schemes, dead theft, predatory lending, data breaches outlawer By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 20,…
Meal kits recalled after three deaths and 17 illnesses in 13 states
The meal kits were sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
FDA approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention
The drug is already approved for HIV treatment By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 20, 2025…
SoCal Realtor charged with price-gouging Pacific Palisades families
Two displaced families allegedly charged over 30% more than pre-emergency rental rates By Truman Lewis of…
'Soccer head' alters the brain even without concussion, study finds
MRI scans and blood tests showed signs of brain cell disturbance By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…