Trump just cut grants to Latino-serving colleges. During Hispanic Heritage Month
Helping Latinos "violates equal protection." Really?
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
Claude's folks agree to pay $1.5 billion for stealing a big chunk of human knowledge
A class settlement would provide a few pennies to authors ripped off by AI
The beginning of the end
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii ... who's next?
Advanced PFAS water filters deliver unexpected health benefits by removing multiple toxic chemicals
Home water filters also offer protection when the public water supply is not filtered
Low commission may mean slower home sales, study finds
Real estate agents steer buyers away from homes with lower commissions, study finds
AI/Privacy
License plate reader company Flock Safety shared data with federal agents
Illinois orders the company to stop sharing with U.S. Customs
Health
Surprise! The No Surprises Act actually saves patients money
Study finds savings of nearly $600 per patient
Angry about the election? Blame 'ingroup solidarity'
Social media pivoted during 2024 election crises, study finds
What good is sex education?
Not much, at least as it's taught in many schools
Consumer Protection
Maybe the CPSC should delete 'safety' from its title?
Under Trump, the agency is not only not passing new safety measures, it's deleting old ones
Legal experts: Trump-era 'pocket rescissions' are illegal
Just because no one knows how to stop something doesn't make it right
From Courtroom to Curb: How eviction is driving a record housing crisis
Families are losing their homes over one month’s rent. The fallout lasts for years—and it’s hitting women and people of color hardest.