Money
Washington Post hit with class-action lawsuit alleging it used a decade of reader data to set higher subscription prices for its most loyal readers
Growing awareness of "surveillance pricing" lands a prominent defendant
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Cars
Stellantis lots are overflowing again — and shoppers may benefit
It's a headache for Stellantis and dealers but can mean bigger discounts for buyers
Cars
Used car prices top $30,000 as new-vehicle demand snaps back, CarGurus says
New car prices climbing steadily towards $51,000
Money
Wholesale inflation hit a 4-year high, and that’s working its way towards consumers' wallets
Jobless claims hit a 4-month high, and traders rebuilt rate-hike bets even with strikes paused
Trump pulls back from Iran strikes and oil drops below $90 a barrel, but wholesale prices jump 6.5 percent, jobless claims hit a four-month high and the appeals court keeps the 10 percent tariff alive
By Perplexity For the first time in two weeks, the dominant consumer-news story Friday morning was de-escalation rather than escalation. President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran late Thursday — with U.S. Navy crews about three hours from launch — and announced a framework deal could be reached "
Consumer Protection
Trump taps former CFPB deputy Brian Johnson to lead the weakened consumer bureau
Timing points to deeper succession play as Trump tries again to fill the post
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 11
Two recalls in effect for fire risk
Money
Inflation hit a three-year high in May, and energy did almost all of it
No relief in sight as Middle East troubles drag on
AI/Privacy
Meta quietly removes facial recognition code after backlash over smart glasses app
Consumer groups warn the move may be temporary and are calling for stronger biometric privacy laws and enforcement
Recalls
National Recall Roundup
Several new and continuing car recalls, not much action elsewhere
AI/Privacy
Nearly 1 in 5 young Americans turning to AI chatbots for mental health help, study finds
The number seeking help online is roughly the same as the number seeking help from professionals, study cautions
Health
GS Labs settles claims it overcharged patients and failed to deliver COVID-19 test results
The company 'exploited the huge demand for testing to make large profits,' the complaint alleges