Health
Dental floss is losing its ‘forever chemicals.’ Why didn't manufacturers tell consumers?
There's a reason some dental floss slides so smoothly between your teeth.
The Editors
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AI/Privacy
IMF warns AI risks could outweigh benefits as global leaders call for safeguards
With billions pouring into artificial intelligence, international financial leaders fear a collision between runaway investment, uncertain economic benefits and inadequate regulation.
Money
Trade relief meets a household squeeze as shoppers confront higher costs
U.S.-China deal could relieve the strain on household goods but there's no guarantee of that.
Money
Tariffs ease on paper as rates and fuel keep pressure on American shoppers
Tariff reductions are a step forward but they're not enough to offset soaring interest rates and fuel costs.
Consumer Protection
TikTok faces first U.S. trial over claims it deliberately addicted children
This will be the first major U.S. trial putting TikTok' alleged addictive design before a jury.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Sept. 24
Power banks, heart pumps, broccoli sprouts are among the latest recalls.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 23
A meat recall and Rivian issues lead the recall roundup today.
Health
Cheap prescriptions from Canada could get much harder to buy
New customs requirements could disrupt a decades-old workaround used by Americans facing high U.S. drug prices
Consumer Protection
Credit and debt: a court settlement puts subprime auto-loan relief on the map
Subprime auto lender agrees to new consumer protection rules to settle lawsuit by 40 states and DC.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Sept. 21
Jeep Wagoneers' roof-rack crossbars can fly off, and VW Tiguans can stall because of a software reset.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 18
Some VWs and Audis could lost steering control.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 17
Recalls include 195,000 heated blankets, 276,000 toddler toys and magnetic toys that have already sent two children to the hospital