AI/Privacy
Lawsuit blames Google Gemini chatbot for Florida man’s death
It's the latest lawsuit linking AI bots to self-harm
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Consumer Protection
GoFundMe created 1.4 million donation pages without the consent of the affected charities
Donors may have been diverted from the charities' sites by search engine manipulation, state AGs say
Insurance
Insurance retreats creating 'mortgage prisoners' worldwide
Extreme weather threatens homeowners, insurers and lenders
Recalls
Danger in the delay: Recalls hit 18-year high as injuries mount, report finds
Recalls at a record high in 2025; online shopping particularly risky
Insurance
State Farm gives $5 billion back to some customers; why don't others do the same?
Well, for one thing, the refund is only for car insurance; for another, it's a "mutual" company, owned by its customers
Consumer Protection
Wide World of Scams: Household financial stress worsened by fraud and scams
Consumers already hard-pressed by debt and high prices victimized by predators
Consumer Protection
New national blueprint aims to dismantle the scam economy
Scams are exploding at a rate that threatens national security, the economy and consumer trust
Insurance
AFFORDABILITY WATCH: ACA subsidy expiration hits 20 million Americans
Congress did nothing, now consumers are facing an unexpected "affordability cliff"
Money
Trump touts retirement plan for low-income workers
The obvious weakness is that most low-income workers don't make enough money to contribute to a savings plaln
Money
High-cost lender Enova wants to be a national bank with 100%-300% loans
Consumer advocates urge regulators to block the bid
Money
State of the Union: Drowning in debt
The affordability debate needs to include solutions for rising household debt
Cars
Extended auto warranties: promises & pitfalls
Why millions buy them — and why regulators say caution is essential