Health
PFAS chemicals in Lulemon? Texas opens an investigation
"Emerging research and consumer concerns" cited by Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Consumer Protection
Electronic slot machines banned in Missouri as illegal gambling devices, other states set to follow
There are overtones of morality but states have a financial incentive to wipe out untaxed, unregulated gaming devices
Money
Inflation, meet affordability; You two may not be compatible
Inflation spikes on energy shock as Iran war ripples through economy; consumer sentiment hits record low
Money
Condo fees surge nationwide, adding a new layer to the housing affordability crisis
Rising insurance, aging buildings and new safety rules are pushing monthly costs higher for millions of homeowners
Money
USPS raises stamp prices, halts pension payments
First-class stamp set to rise to 82 cents in July, with more increases possible
Health
Psilocybin goes mainstream, but science and safeguards lag behind
Regulators and scientists warn the system isn’t ready for widespread use, raising consumer risks
AI/Privacy
Meta vows to clean up its advertising, by removing ads that recruit anti-Meta consumers
The Facebook/Instagram parent is fed up with being sued for its habit-building apps
AI/Privacy
TSA quietly fed immigration arrests, new report finds
TSA data helped ICE arrest 800+ people — far more than previously known
AI/Privacy
Our outraged editor tests Meta's Ray-Ban glasses and finds them more than adequate
Everything worked a bit better than expected, but an alert waiter was quick to call us out
AI/Privacy
Meta scams surge across Facebook and Instagram, costing users billions
Fraudsters are flooding Meta Platforms apps with fake ads, impersonation schemes, and AI-driven scams
TSA pay crisis drags on as funding fight stalls, raising risk of renewed airport delays
White House order restored pay temporarily—but long-term funding remains unresolved
AI/Privacy
Iran declares Big Tech data centers military targets, raising global legal and consumer risks
Experts warn risks could ripple into banking, health systems, and everyday digital services