Insurance
5 things to check in your homeowners policy before the next severe storm
Tornadoes and other severe weather are moving east. Is your insurance ready?
The Editors
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Consumer Protection
The clean-energy loan hiding in your utility bill
Who wouldn't want to save money on their energy bill with no money upfront? It's often not quite what it seems though.
Health
Cheap groceries may carry a hidden health cost, study finds
Living near a traditional grocery store was associated with lower rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure in a new nationwide study.
Health
Healthy bargains when food choices are limited
Healthy food isn't always the most expensive. There are plenty of low-cost alternatives.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 18
One newly surfaced FDA recall is worth flagging today because it involves a potentially life-threatening allergy risk and a confirmed reaction.
Consumer Protection
Doxo fined $2 million for using misleading search ads
The firm allegedly disguised itself as the official payment channel for legitimate businesses.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 17
Two new FDA recalls are worth flagging today: raw dog food contaminated with Salmonella, with three dog illnesses reported, and another jalapeño recall tied to the ongoing Salmonella problem.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 15
NatureBest Precut & Produce is recalling multiple NatureBest- and H-E-B-brand products containing jalapeños.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Aug. 14
FDA has posted a new Listeria food recall and there are assorted recalls closing out the week.
Recalls
Food safety: recall notices follow the pepper supply chain
A recall that began with jalapeños has spread across the prepared-food aisle.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Aug. 13
Today is unusually busy at CPSC. The standout recalls involve 250,000 minifridges with a fire hazard, 48,700 tabletop fire pits capable of flame jetting, more than 41,000 baby swings/jumpers, and a playground slide linked to a child's death.
AI/Privacy
AI may soon do your shopping for you. But whose side will it be on?
AI shopping assistants are moving beyond product searches toward choosing sellers and, eventually, completing purchases for consumers.