Consumer Protection
'Earned Wage Advance' - a payday loan by any other name
Costs multiply when consumers try to borrow their way out of a hole
Latest
When federal funding disappears: Strategies for nonprofit media sustainability
What can nonprofit media organizations do to keep the lights on?
Consumer Protection
Surprise! You were a winner ... but not anymore
You're a winner? Don't wait. Take the money and run!
Trump just cut grants to Latino-serving colleges. During Hispanic Heritage Month
Helping Latinos "violates equal protection." Really?
AI/Privacy
Claude's folks agree to pay $1.5 billion for stealing a big chunk of human knowledge
A class settlement would provide a few pennies to authors ripped off by AI
The beginning of the end
California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii ... who's next?
Advanced PFAS water filters deliver unexpected health benefits by removing multiple toxic chemicals
Home water filters also offer protection when the public water supply is not filtered
Low commission may mean slower home sales, study finds
Real estate agents steer buyers away from homes with lower commissions, study finds
AI/Privacy
License plate reader company Flock Safety shared data with federal agents
Illinois orders the company to stop sharing with U.S. Customs
Health
Surprise! The No Surprises Act actually saves patients money
Study finds savings of nearly $600 per patient
Angry about the election? Blame 'ingroup solidarity'
Social media pivoted during 2024 election crises, study finds
What good is sex education?
Not much, at least as it's taught in many schools