Health
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.
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Consumer Protection
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.
Consumer Protection
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.
Travel
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.
Travel
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.
Insurance
Don’t renew Medicare Part D on autopilot
Heads up! A federal subsidy for Medicare Part D is ending. Your premium may be affected.
Insurance
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
Health
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.
Consumer Protection
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
Consumer Protection
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,
Consumer Protection
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.