Affected customers could get $10 to $100 as settlement payments By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
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FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit today against Uber, alleging the rideshare and delivery company…
Six reasons gold prices keep hitting record highs
The escalation kicked into high gear in early April By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 21,…
FDA halts key food lab quality program amid HHS staff cuts
Critics say the cuts risk public health by disrupting contaminant detection processes By Truman Lewis of…
Consumers warned about toxic chemicals in some gel nail polish removers
All of the products were imported from China By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 21, 2025…
Gerber issues second recall for teething sticks
The company has learned the products are still being sold By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Regulators approve the Capital One acquisition of Discover
No immediate changes are planned for customers accounts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 21, 2025…
Trump imposes new duties on Mexican tomatoes
It's a win for Florida growers but maybe not for consumers By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Major companies join forces to launch National Elder Fraud Coordination Center
The group is targeting a growing epidemic of fraud against older Americans By Truman Lewis of…
Temu and Shein are raising prices for consumers in the U.S.
The White House has closed a loophole that allowed the retailers to escape import duties By…
Home health monitoring can reduce hospitalizations, study finds
Researchers say it could be an answer to declining hospital capacity By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Nissan settles CVT lawsuit over transmission defects
What Nissan owners need to know By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 18, 2025 Key takeaways:…
Metros where adults are most likely to live with their parents
Fewer adults have been living with their parents since the pandemic By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…
Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Expeditions, Navigators, F-150s, Explorers and Rangers
Issues range from brake fluid leaks to dangerous windows By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 17,…
Eli Lilly reports successful Phase 3 trial for its new diabetes pill
If approved, the pill would compete with injectable GLP-1 drugs By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Lifelong exercise may guard against cognitive decline
Study finds fit adults showed greater preservation of the right superior parietal region of the brain…
Americans considering bankruptcy reach highest levels since pandemic
Bankruptcy inquiries are still way down from 2008 financial crisis By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…
Mortgage rates shot higher this week
Rates are a victim of economic uncertainty and a weak bond market By Mark Huffman of…
Judge rules Google is violating antitrust laws
The court ruled the search giant holds a monopoly in digital advertising By Mark Huffman of…
Home sellers are showing new optimism as the spring market reaches a peak
70% of potential sellers say this is a good time to sell By Mark Huffman of…
Penalties for driving without insurance: A state-by-state breakdown
There is only one state with no penalties for driving without car insurance By Dieter Holger…