Southwest assigned seating coming in 2026, ending decades-long tradition

The long-rumored change now has a firm effective date By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 22,…

Something interesting is going on in the U.S. housing market

For the first time in years, theres a growing balance between buyers and sellers By Mark…

Nine deaths lead to recall of more than 5 million swimming pools

The design allows children to access the pool without supervision By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…

Helping your military kids navigate the online world

It takes a village of trusted adults to help military kids adapt to new cities and…

Here’s why you shouldn’t use public phone chargers

Two federal agencies warn scammers can juice jack your device By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…

Consumer advocates call on Congress to preserve the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The agency needs tools, resources and people to carry on its work, the advocates say By…

Ford and Jaguar announce major recalls for fuel leaks and air bag risks

The Ford recall affects nearly 700,000 SUVs By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs July 21, 2025 Ford…

FTC Halts Illegal Debt-Relief Operation that Falsely Impersonated Businesses and the Government, Harming Consumers

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief…

Another mid-air close call reported

Delta pilot took aggressive action to avoid colliding with a B-52 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

IT issue grounded all Alaska Airlines flights late Sunday

The ground stop lasted approximately three hours By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July 21, 2025 Alaska…

That text about an overdue traffic ticket is probably a scam

Chances are, you’ve gotten a scam text about unpaid toll charges or know someone who has.…

Recall issued for 67,000 cases of deodorant

The products were sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Amazon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…

Why clutter always wins – and what to do about it

New research reveals that the problem of household clutter is more complex than we think By…

Los Angeles sues Airbnb alleging price-gouging after fires

The city is seeking up to $2,500 per violation By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 21,…

In-N-Out Burger eyes Tennessee for 35 new restaurants

Doing business "not easy" in California, billionaire heiress complains By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 21,…

E-Bikes, power banks, recliners and more: CPSC announces safety recalls

Check to see if any of your items are included By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs July…

Earnest Operations reaches settlement with Massachusetts attorney general

The student loan company was accused of violating consumer protection laws By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

Newspaper publisher to pay $9.5 million to subscribers

Lee Enterprises accused of digital privacy violations By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 18, 2025 Lee…

Temu accused of illegal data collection, other violations in Kentucky lawsuit

Suit also alleges the site sells counterfeit products, including fake Louisville Slugger baseball caps By Truman…

Congress claws back funds from public broadcasting

Consumers who have been supporting local stations may lose programming By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…

FTC Seeks Comment on Petition to Vacate 2021 Order Related to Provider of Stalkerware Apps

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a request from Scott Zuckerman, the CEO…

FDA greenlights Juul’s e-cigarettes

The agency lifts a ban it put in place, then suspended in 2022 By Mark Huffman…