AI/Privacy
Meta says states are seeking $1.4 trillion in teen social media case
The August trial is part of a broader wave of social media litigation that could reshape how platforms are designed for children and teens
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Money
Inflation expectations climb to a nearly three-year high
Consumers braced for continued inflation, Fed warns.
Consumer Protection
Congress moves toward national rules for paycheck-advance apps
Consumer advocates warn the bill could weaken state protections and let costly wage-advance products avoid lending laws
Before using a paycheck-advance app, ask these questions
Earned wage access apps can be useful in a pinch, but they can also shrink the next paycheck and create a cycle of repeated advances.
Money
Handy home service workers are getting $2.7 million in refunds
FTC and New York attorney general alleged Handy exaggerated earning potential while hiding costly penalties
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 7
Frozen blueberries, Ford Mustangs, Cuisinart grill brushes head the recall list today
Insurance
Insurers are keeping drug copays that patients thought were theirs
Some insurers use “copay accumulator” programs to take assistance without counting it toward patients’ deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
Insurance
How to spot a copay accumulator before choosing a plan
A copay card can save you money at the pharmacy check-out but can cost you down the road.
Money
Oil slides again but gas and jet fuel don't
The economic picture is mixed. Some prices are going down, others remain fixed and interest rates could go higher.
Money
Walmart trims prices as Trump seizes credit
The country's largest grocer slashed prices on some popular items.
Health
Litigators jockey for advantage as MDL 3094, 3163 GLP-1 court cases maneuver through pretrial
Attorneys on both sides of MDL 3094 and MDL 3163 are maneuvering and jockeying for position as multi-district litigation against the makers of GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Trulicity and Mounjaro edges closer to actual testimony. The cases break down into two categories: those claiming gastrointestinal injury
AI/Privacy
Is the Associated Press for sale?
The 250th anniversary hoopla celebrated freedom of the press, among other things, but a bedrock of journalism is on the watch list.