What to do if your personal data has been lost after a breach
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 […]
Regulation
FDA warns consumers against buying cosmetic numbing creams online
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 […]
Profits from the top property rental companies continue to rise
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 […]
Quaker Oats and Cheerios hit with lawsuits over pesticide use
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
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 […]
Are AI relationship chatbots safe for consumers?
AI relationship chatbots claim to help people build connections – whether platonic, romantic, or professional. Despite initially appearing innocuous, a thorough investigation by Mozilla’s *Privacy […]
US Environmental Protection Agency proposes labeling nine PFAS chemicals as hazardous
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting the classification of nine PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) as hazardous, among the multitude of these persistent […]
Johnson & Johnson makes a deal with US states over baby powder marketing
Johnson & Johnson has announced a preliminary agreement with over 40 US states concerning their inquiry into the marketing practices of its talc-based baby powder […]
Epic Games wins court case against Google over monopoly claims
The creator of the popular video game Fortnite, Epic Games, has won a US court battle against Google, as a jury ruled that the tech […]
How dangerous is air pollution from coal-fired plants?
Pollution levels are now at a record high, which is having a huge impact on people’s health. However, a new study has found that scientists […]