Potential settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster case
But a coalition of states oppose the settlement and say they will continue to fight it
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.
AI/Privacy
Trump plans an extensive database of private personal information on Americans
Consumer advocates call it an unwarranted and far-reaching invasion of privacy
Money
New York City Tightens the Screws on Debt Collectors With Sweeping ‘SHIELD’ Rule
It's part of NYC's effort to make the city more affordable for residents
Cars
How NOT to save on gas as prices climb skyward
The driver is the biggest factor in fuel efficiency. We run down a few other factors
AI/Privacy
AI 'Smart Glasses' may see and hear more than expected
A lawsuit claims that glasses are monitored by contractors training AI systems
Cars
GM Sued over engine failures in Chevrolet and Buick vehicles
Consumers say the alleged defect can cause sudden engine failure while driving
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' bringing higher payments to student loan recipients
Changes required by the bill could push millions of borrowers into default
Cars
Who decides if you can buy a new Scout truck?
U.S. dealers are building as many fences as they can to block direct sales and new imports
Money
Low-paid workers at top U.S. firms rely on public assistance to meet basic needs, report finds
Walmart, Starbucks, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon salaries don't meet basic needs, study shows
AI/Privacy
Lawsuit blames Google Gemini chatbot for Florida man’s death
It's the latest lawsuit linking AI bots to self-harm
Consumer Protection
GoFundMe created 1.4 million donation pages without the consent of the affected charities
Donors may have been diverted from the charities' sites by search engine manipulation, state AGs say
Insurance
Insurance retreats creating 'mortgage prisoners' worldwide
Extreme weather threatens homeowners, insurers and lenders