Health
Is sunscreen really contaminated with heavy metals, like lead and arsenic?
They're naturally occurring elements so it's hard to escape them
Latest
AI/Privacy
Meta’s smart glasses may be getting facial recognition, reigniting privacy fears
The unreleased system could allow wearers to identify people in public and receive alerts when a face is recognized
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 4
Security cameras, baby bottles, drain covers among today's recalls
Money
Walmart's OnePay angling to be your primary financial app, taking on PayPal, Cash App, etc.
Competition could lower costs but more embedded lending could lead to more debt
Health
Sleep apps may be keeping some users awake, study finds
Researchers say an excessive focus on sleep scores and metrics may actually worsen sleep problems for some consumers.
Travel
American Airlines drops six routes, and the hybrid lot is on fire as fuel prices remain airborne
United also "pruning" routes, including some LAX-IAD pairs
Money
Consumer rage Is boiling over as Americans battle high prices, hidden fees and vanishing customer service
Emails from "Do not reply" don't do much to mollify consumers with a problem
Recalls
National Recall Roundup
Seat belts, steering problems, airbags are among today's new and ongoing recalls
Money
Clean-energy loans promised savings but some delivered debt, surprises and lawsuits instead
Clean-energy financing helped millions of homeowners install solar panels, energy-efficient windows, roofs and HVAC systems, but consumer complaints continue over misleading sales practices.
AI/Privacy
Amazon sued over Ring facial recognition feature as privacy concerns resurface
The suit targets Ring’s AI-powered “Familiar Faces” feature, which can identify and label visitors, friends and family members for homeowners
Consumer Protection
France fines Shein over consumer-rule breaches
It's the latest French crackdown on Shein and other platforms
Consumer News & Updates
We're trying something new today – a quick summary of consumer news from around the United States. Click on the links for more. Some may require a password. Major wires and agency pieces * “US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on” – Reuters notes that prolonged