Health
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone, tightening access nationwide
Providers and advocates warn the decision could disrupt care even in states where abortion remains legal
James R. Hood
James R. Hood, an editor and consumer-affairs journalist with more than five decades of experience, has held senior editorial leadership roles at The Associated Press, United Press International, Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.
Money
Predatory lender seeks bank charter, raising fears of nationwide 160% loans
Proposal comes amid broader push by high-cost lenders to obtain bank charters under federal regulators
AI/Privacy
AI trading - good for the small investor? Or not?
The honest answer is: it depends enormously on how the small investor is using AI
Consumer Protection
Cryptocurrency platform Uphold HQ misled investors, New York State charges
The company has agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the charges
Money
The U.S. owes more than it makes. Here's what that means for your wallet
The national debt has now surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. The effects are already showing up in your mortgage, your credit card bill, and your retirement.
Bay Area startup finds college students to help older adults at home
JoeyCo offers an answer to both the housing crisis and the caregiver shortage
Health
Payment giants urged to crack down on illegal e-cigarette sales
Officials say most online e-cigarettes violate federal law and youth use remains a growing public health threat
Oil prices spike, no end in sight for Iran war
Is it time to buy a used EV? For some consumers, the answer may be yes
Consumer Protection
FTC, Maryland settle with Lindsey Auto Group
Consumers who paid more than $75 million in fees from 2020–2025 may be eligible for refunds
Home price growth slows further as affordability crunch keeps buyers on sidelines
More markets are turning negative, with 13 states now seeing annual price declines
Pets
Outdoor cats have higher disease risk than their owners think
Study finds no significant difference between feral cats and pet cats allowed to go outside
Health
TikTok fitness videos may undermine young men’s confidence — and boost supplement use
Researchers warn social comparison and “hyper-muscular” content may fuel risky behaviors