Consumer Protection
FTC hits Amway with record $225 million settlement over deceptive earnings claims
It's the FTC's largest recovery against a multi-level marketing firm.
The Editors
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Consumer Protection
Amazon Prime refunds expand: Millions more customers could get up to $200
A federal court has approved additiional refunds in last year's $2.5 billion settlement.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 14
Some Ford pickups are being recalled because of fuel tank issues.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls, Sept. 12
It's a good idea for parents to look around the house and see if any of these recalled products are lurking there.
Money
Five consumer pressure points - from record gas to a new Jeep recall
Gas prices, tariffs up, consumer confidence down, recalls surging
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 8
Sleep apnea machines, dog supplements and RAM trucks lead the recall list.
AI/Privacy
AI chatbots may tell patients what they want to hear — even when it’s dangerous
AI can sometimes be a bit too eager to please, researchers caution.
AI/Privacy
How to ask an AI bot a health question without talking it into reassuring you
Facts are one thing, opinions are another. Make sure you know what you're getting.
AI/Privacy
Social media warning labels may actually get young people’s attention
The labels raise awareness but whether they actually discourage usage isn't known.
Recalls
Daily safety recalls: 6.3 million cleaners, Elmo teethers, water-bead toys and dangerous furniture
Children's products, cleaning liquids and replacement airbags lead the recall roster.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 3
Today brings a substantial CPSC recall batch plus an important Walmart frozen-fruit recall from FDA.
Recalls
National Safety Roundup - Sept. 2
The important new activity is at NHTSA, where several vehicle recalls have surfaced since the last roundup. The largest covers nearly 149,000 Ford Mustangs that can lose drive power, headlights or windshield-washer operation.