Money
Do stores in your city accept cash? Don't be too sure
There's no federal law that says businesses have to take cash ... and many don't
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Money
Childcare costs in the U.S. are wildly uneven, driving political gridlock as demand grows
Families in high-cost areas are feeling the pinch as childcare expenses eat up a bigger portion of their family budgets
Health
David Protein Bar lawsuit exposes America’s calorie confusion
Do consumers really understand what they're reading on nutrition labels?
Money
It's becoming a little easier for California consumers to cash in gift card balances
In most other states, you're on your one - billions of dollars stranded each year
Consumer Protection
Local TV station merger plan challenged by states on grounds it would reduce competition
Local news and cable pricing could be threatened in affected markets, the states claim
Money
The $1,000 Promise: Can Trump’s retirement plan really pay for itself?
RAND studies the plan and finds crucial assumptions about human behavior
Cars
Tesla's self-driving system getting a closer look from federal safety regulators
NHTSA escalates its probe into the final stage before a recall could be ordered
Trouble at the U.S. Postal Service, as a financial crisis deepens and money is short
Can you imagine life without a post office? You may have to
Health
Eat your veggies but be careful! Vegetables lead foodborne illness outbreaks
Vegetables accounted for 55 percent of outbreak-related illnesses linked to FDA-regulated foods in 2024
AI/Privacy
Texas sues five TV manufacturers it says are spying on Texans (and everybody else)
If Texas wins this case, it could set a nationwide precedent
Arizona charges Kalshi with illegal gambling, escalating the fight over prediction markets
State prosecutors say the federally regulated platform is taking unlawful bets on elections and sports
Consumer Protection
One Main Financial sued, accused of predatory loan practices by state attorneys general
Junk fees, add-on products drive up the cost of already expensive loans, the suit says