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Month: March 2024

What to do if your personal data has been lost after a breach 

March 28, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

The security of personal data is a growing concern. Despite efforts to safeguard information, data breaches continue to occur, leaving consumers vulnerable. Some of the […]

FDA warns consumers against buying cosmetic numbing creams online 

March 27, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Numbing creams are often used for anyone getting a tattoo, piercing, laser treatment, or another painful cosmetic procedure. They have been available in different forms […]

Study finds that 45% of tap water in the US is contaminated with PFAS chemicals 

March 25, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

A recent study by the US Geological Survey has found that nearly half of the nation’s tap water contains PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever […]

Uber settles Australian class action lawsuit for $178.3 million

March 18, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

According to a statement from a law firm representing taxi operators and drivers, Uber has reached a settlement agreement amounting to A$271.8m ($178.3 million) to […]

Profits from the top property rental companies continue to rise

March 15, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

A recent analysis by Accountable.US, an organization self-identifying as a watchdog, sheds light on the concerning trend of rent hikes and apparent manipulation of apartment […]

Reddit prepares for shares to go public on the New York Stock Exchange 

March 12, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

As Reddit prepares for its upcoming public listing, the company is predicting a valuation of up to $6.4 billion. Despite never turning a profit, the […]

Quaker Oats and Cheerios hit with lawsuits over pesticide use 

March 6, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Two class action lawsuits have been initiated against Quaker’s oat-based products and Cheerios, alleging high levels of chlormequat chloride.  Chlormequat chloride is a pesticide for […]

Study finds that forever chemicals could be present in some children’s products 

March 4, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

When shopping for children’s toys, there are still safety risks to consider with some products. Now, a study has found that some toys could contain […]

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