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James R. Hood

Fairfax, VA
Jim Hood is a grizzled veteran of the news business. After 14 years at the Associated Press, he founded Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.com. In his dotage he runs The Outraged Consumer on Substack and ConsumerNews.ai.
FTC seeks public comment on new rules to crack down on subscription ‘negative option’ billing

FTC seeks public comment on new rules to crack down on subscription ‘negative option’ billing

The agency gets tens of thousands of complaints about the hated practice
James R. Hood 13 Mar 2026
Pet cremation service in Pennsylvania accused of dumping thousands of animals

Pet cremation service in Pennsylvania accused of dumping thousands of animals

Similar cases are reported around the country; how you can protect yourself
James R. Hood 13 Mar 2026
TrumpRx gets low marks from a skeptical public, poll finds

TrumpRx gets low marks from a skeptical public, poll finds

Drug cost anxiety hits record high among voters, with one in five "very worried"
James R. Hood 13 Mar 2026
Formula safety bill would modernize oversight of the infant formula supply

Formula safety bill would modernize oversight of the infant formula supply

Legislation follows recent safety crises that sickened infants across the country
James R. Hood 12 Mar 2026
Feds crack down on water beads after thousands of injuries to children

Feds crack down on water beads after thousands of injuries to children

The small, colorful pellets expand dramatically when exposed to water
James R. Hood 12 Mar 2026
PFAS Forever chemicals found on majority of California stone fruits, new analysis shows

PFAS Forever chemicals found on majority of California stone fruits, new analysis shows

It's not just no-stick cookware that's a health concern
James R. Hood 12 Mar 2026
That travel insurance you bought? It probably won’t save you from a war

That travel insurance you bought? It probably won’t save you from a war

Travelers stranded by the Iran war are mostly on their own
James R. Hood 11 Mar 2026

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