Designing addiction? FTC zeroes in on how platforms hook kids
“Dark patterns” and algorithmic nudges face growing scrutiny in youth safety reviews
James R. Hood
Chicken, leafy greens, dairy products culprits in Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria outbreaks
More than 75% of Salmonella infections were tied to six food categories, led by chicken and produce
OKCupid shared users' data without consent, FTC finds
Regulators say millions of users’ photos and location data were shared without consent
Insurers dump Meta, saying allegations it harmed children describe deliberate, not accidental actions
Ruling could leave Meta paying its own legal defense in thousands of cases
Rattlesnake season turns deadly in the West as treatment costs soar
Life-saving antivenom treatment can cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars
Walk-in tubs promise safety for seniors — but the reality is more complicated
Walk-in tubs are marketed as a solution — but complaints and lawsuits raise new concerns; Experts say a simpler solution may be better in many cases
FTC warns payment processors against denying service because of religion or politics
Trump sued Chase earlier for closing his account after the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt