FTC hits Amway with record $225 million settlement over deceptive earnings claims

It's the FTC's largest recovery against a multi-level marketing firm.

Amazon Prime refunds expand: Millions more customers could get up to $200

A federal court has approved additiional refunds in last year's $2.5 billion settlement.

Fed raises interest rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgage and savings

The Fed's higher interest rate arrives when households are already contending with renewed inflation and extremely expensive revolving debt.

Europe joins the AI slowdown movement as von der Leyen calls frontier labs to the table

AI is becoming a safety issue, not just a free speech issue.

National Safety Recalls - Sept. 16

Two serious health-related recalls today - one hospital-centered, the other a "performance enhancer."

Will AI data centers raise your electric bill? It may depend on where you live

* States are beginning to impose special rates, long-term contracts and exit penalties on massive data centers to prevent their costs from being shifted to households. * Oregon, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan and Georgia have adopted some of the clearest protections, while other states are still developing their rules. * Even strong state

FTC to car dealers: The advertised price has to be the real price

If a dealer advertises a car for $29,995, an ordinary customer should actually be able to buy it for $29,995, plus legitimate government charges.

National Safety Recall, Sept. 15

Gas tanks and "immune boosters" lead the recall rundown.

AI data centers could ignite a new fight over natural gas — and consumers may pay the bill

AI is coming for your electricity and, now, your natural gas too.

How data centers can raise your utility bill — four different ways

The energy grid in the U.S. is under increasing strain and guess who may get stuck with the bill to upgrade it.

Too big to insure - the AI data center insurance dilemma

Not too long ago, we had financial institutions that were deemed too big to fail. Now, it's data centers that have outgrown normal risk profiles.

National Safety Recall - Sept. 14

Some Ford pickups are being recalled because of fuel tank issues.