Erin Brockovich launches nationwide AI data center map, asks residents to report local impacts
The project highlights concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, noise, e-waste and rising utility costs
James R. Hood
The Trump Era has successfully protected consumers from consumer protectors
The CFPB and other pro-consumer agencies have been defanged and it's open season on the rest of us
Used-car prices dip as gas costs surge, signaling strain on household budgets
Analysts say consumers are delaying vehicle purchases, trading down to cheaper models, or shifting toward used EVs to offset fuel costs
Strait jitters return as new U.S.-Iran strikes collide with inflation report, Salesforce stumble, Costco verdict and a softening used-car market
By Perplexity
American consumers woke up Thursday to a fresh round of headlines that promise to keep wallets pinched and policymakers on edge.
Overnight, the United States carried out a second limited strike in southern Iran while Tehran claimed it had hit a U.S. air base near the Strait
U.S. consumers showing signs of SUV fatigue, as life begins to stir in long-neglected sedans
Price, fuel costs, and generational tastes are all playing a role
National Recall Roundup, May 27
A few new recalls while other recall campaigns continue
What's a safe car for teen drivers? Here's an authoritative, no-hype, no-ads list
Consumer Reports and insurers have 45 suggestions for used and new cars that offer good crash protection and are suitable for teen drivers.