Justice Department retreats from landmark disability rights protections

Advocates fear weaker federal enforcement — combined with deep Medicaid funding reductions — could make community-based care an easier target for state budget cuts.

Hims & Hers 'shared sensitive health information' with ad platforms, FTC charges

Despite promising privacy, the telehealth provider shared consumer info with ad platforms, consumer protection agencies said.

America’s scam economy is costing households an estimated $1,009 a year

Americans’ true losses to online scams and other internet crimes may have reached $148.2 billion in 2025, the Consumer Federation of America estimates.

DoorDash is building its own delivery drones as the race to replace drivers accelerates

DoorDash has received federal approval to operate a commercial drone-delivery service and says it plans to begin deliveries this fall.

Will a drone be able to deliver to your home?

Drone delivery may sound as simple as ordering takeout, but whether a flying courier can reach your home will depend on where you live, what you order and whether the aircraft can find a safe place to lower the package.

Don’t renew Medicare Part D on autopilot

Heads up! A federal subsidy for Medicare Part D is ending. Your premium may be affected.

Medicare drug-plan premiums could rise as federal subsidies expire

The federal government will end a temporary program that has held down premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plans

Cyclospora balloons to 6,707 confirmed cases, largest in US history, Ford adds a recall, consumer confidence sinks

A string of negative news is reflected in a sinking consumer confidence rating.

FTC says ticket broker used fake accounts and virtual cards to scoop up 86,000 tickets

Elite Events and its owners agreed to pay $300,000 after allegedly bypassing ticket limits for more than 2,400 concerts, sporting events and other live shows

Primary sale or resale? How to tell before you buy tickets

Ticket websites do not always make it obvious whether you are buying directly from the venue or purchasing from a reseller who may have marked up the price.

Immersion water heaters pose an 'imminent danger' of fires, safety agency charges

Consumers are being warned about an "imminent hazard" posed by some immersion water heaters – portable devices that are often used to heat water quickly. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today filed an imminent hazard action against the manufacturer and seller of Lakkzoom immersion water heaters,

Mass tort or class action? Why the difference matters

Not every lawsuit with thousands of plaintiffs is a class action. It's important to know the difference.