AI/Privacy
OKCupid shared users' data without consent, FTC finds
Regulators say millions of users’ photos and location data were shared without consent
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AI/Privacy
Insurers dump Meta, saying allegations it harmed children describe deliberate, not accidental actions
Ruling could leave Meta paying its own legal defense in thousands of cases
Health
Rattlesnake season turns deadly in the West as treatment costs soar
Life-saving antivenom treatment can cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars
Seniors
Walk-in tubs promise safety for seniors — but the reality is more complicated
Walk-in tubs are marketed as a solution — but complaints and lawsuits raise new concerns; Experts say a simpler solution may be better in many cases
FTC warns payment processors against denying service because of religion or politics
Trump sued Chase earlier for closing his account after the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt
Seniors
Aging seniors present a financial time bomb for U.S. families already burdened with heavy debt
Caring for older family members can become a severe financial strain that few are prepared for
Consumer Protection
Ticketmaster shifts fees after crackdown on hidden charges
Internal documents show higher per-ticket service fees across dozens of venues
Health
Shoppers face pesticide trade-offs at the grocery store
EWG guide spotlights ‘dirty dozen’ — but cost concerns complicate choices
AI/Privacy
Meta, Google found liable, jury doubles verdict in social media addiction trial
A major setback that's likely to lead to a stream of litigation and regulation
Consumer Protection
Supreme Court rules internet provider not liable for users’ music piracy
A fundamental issue that touches every corner of the digital world
AI/Privacy
Jury slaps Meta with $375 million penalty in child-safety case
The case could reshape how social media companies are held accountable—and reignite debate over federal liability protections
Consumer Protection
Scam of the Month: 'Instant debt relief' offers target stressed borrowers
Scammers are exploiting rising delinquencies with promises to erase debt—fast