New vaccine for malaria could be rolled out by next year
A new malaria vaccine has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The vaccine, which has been described as “world-changing”, could be rolled […]
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The changes to US passport renewals
After years of waiting, American travelers may soon be able to renew their passports online. Although the process may still take a few weeks, it […]
Sony PlayStation faces legal action for “ripping off customers”
Due to legal action in the UK, Sony PlayStation could be made to pay £5bn for “ripping off customers” with overpriced in-game purchases and online […]
Data of millions of Twitter users exposed in major hack
Twitter has confirmed that a significant hack has put 5.4 million Twitter accounts a risk, with hackers gaining access to personal information that could be […]
Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product can lead to a huge […]
Rising number of criminals targeting used cars as prices increase
More and more consumers are turning to used cars due to higher vehicle costs. However, with the price of used cars at a record high, […]
Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical
A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]
Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments
Two US government regulators – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – have issued a […]
Buying a home becomes less affordable for the average consumer
A new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has found that home affordability in the US has reached its lowest level since […]
US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription
After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers. […]