Consumer Protection
CFPB can't go home again; Trump canceled its lease
The agency returned billions to consumers but has been largely shut down by the Trump White House
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Consumer Protection
Immigration crackdown fuels wave of scams targeting vulnerable migrants
Victims pay thousands for fake legal help, bogus “protection” services
Seniors
Cannabis use surges among older Americans — but brain health risks remain unclear
Studies link heavy use to memory and cognitive impairment, especially with early exposure
Consumer Protection
FTC cracks down on $8.8 million student loan relief scam that targeted struggling borrowers
Case highlights surge in “debt relief” fraud as millions of borrowers navigate repayment confusion
Consumer Protection
Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing concert ticket market
States say fans were overcharged and rivals were shut out of venues
Health
FDA weighs loosening restrictions on experimental peptides amid safety concerns
Push backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but scientists warn of limited safety data
Health
Deadly countertop material faces potential ban as silicosis cases rise nationwide
California regulators weighing first-in-the-nation ban on engineered stone countertops
AI/Privacy
Affordability Watch: Will the data-center boom help lower your insurance bill?
The same AI-driven buildout could raise underlying costs that push consumer premiums higher
Health
Shigella cases rising nationwide, driven by growing antibiotic resistance
The highly contagious bacterial infection is spreading in multiple states
Cars
Trump auto-loan tax break gets off to a sluggish start, misses the typical car buyer's needs
Income caps, vehicle rules and modest savings blunt appeal
Consumer Protection
'Annoyance economy’ costs Americans $165 billion a year, report finds
Hidden fees, spam calls and customer service hurdles drain time and money
Health
PFAS research roundup: What studies say about health risks, exposure, and uncertainty
Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies link PFAS exposure to immune, metabolic, and developmental effects