Money
Summer electric rates are back, and consumers could pay more when they use power most
The seasonal pricing arrives as utilities pursue major rate increases that could add hundreds of millions of dollars to customer bills.
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Consumer Protection
New York watchdog targets junk fees, subscription traps
The city is moving toward a first-in-the-nation “click-to-cancel” rule that would require subscriptions to be as easy to cancel as they are to sign up for.
Money
Trump targets unverified immigrants' bank accounts, tightening oversight of credit and bank accounts
The move could "debank" millions of immigrants, pushing them out of the mainstream banking system
Money
Banks cash in - overdraft fees climb above $12 billion after Trump, Congress slash consumer protection rules
About a quarter of Americans live in households that pay overdraft fees regularly
Health
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the world while raising longterm questions
Powerful new GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs promise longer, healthier lives for millions of people — but they are also reshaping everything from insurance premiums to clothing racks, while raising fresh questions about safety, cost and who gets access to the “Ozempic revolution.”
AI/Privacy
Meta’s Smart Glasses Renew Privacy Concerns as Adoption Grows
Competition is likely to increase the number of similar devices in the near future.
Health
Weight-loss drugs are creating a costly new problem for retailers: Clothing returns
Some retailers are responding with stricter return policies, higher restocking fees and expanded inventories of smaller sizes
Health
Is sunscreen really contaminated with heavy metals, like lead and arsenic?
They're naturally occurring elements so it's hard to escape them
AI/Privacy
Meta’s smart glasses may be getting facial recognition, reigniting privacy fears
The unreleased system could allow wearers to identify people in public and receive alerts when a face is recognized
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 4
Security cameras, baby bottles, drain covers among today's recalls
Money
Walmart's OnePay angling to be your primary financial app, taking on PayPal, Cash App, etc.
Competition could lower costs but more embedded lending could lead to more debt
Health
Sleep apps may be keeping some users awake, study finds
Researchers say an excessive focus on sleep scores and metrics may actually worsen sleep problems for some consumers.