Health
New York sues PFAS 'forever chemical' manufacturers
The companies contributed to decades of toxic PFAS pollution through their use in consumer products, the suit alleges.
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AI/Privacy
Youth Safety Watch: Five social media features under scrutiny
The lawsuits against Meta and other platforms are not just about what young users see online. They are also about how the apps are built to keep users scrolling, clicking and coming back.
Consumer Protection
Pet owners spend billions chasing 'miracle cures' for itchy dogs. Many promise more than science can deliver.
Chronic itching is one of the most common reasons dogs visit veterinarians, fueling a booming market for supplements that promise relief through probiotics, herbs and "gut health."
Money
'Landmark' housing affordability bill becomes law without Trump's signature
President Trump ignored it but a bill to make housing more affordable became law without his signature.
Health
Implant could eliminate weekly GLP-1 weight-loss shots - but it's still years away
The goal is to solve one of the biggest problems with GLP-1 drugs: patients quitting treatment because of cost, side effects or injection fatigue.
Insurance
Study: Insurance discounts alone won't persuade most homeowners to climate-proof their homes
The findings come as insurers and state regulators increasingly look for ways to reduce catastrophic losses while helping homeowners cope with rapidly rising insurance premiums
Insurance
Climate resilience checklist: Which home upgrades may earn insurance discounts?
Home-hardening improvements can reduce storm damage and may qualify for premium discounts, grants or lower deductibles. But savings vary widely by insurer, state, location and the age and construction of the house.
Pets
Itchy dogs
Pet owners spend billions chasing ‘miracle cures’ for itchy dogs. Many promise more than science can deliver.Chronic itching is one of the most common reasons dogs visit veterinarians, fueling a booming market for supplements that promise relief through probiotics, herbs and “gut health.”ConsumerNews.aiJames R. HoodWhat veterinarians say
Consumer Protection
Subscription traps targeted as part of crackdown on junk fees
It should be as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to make it, consumer advocates have been saying for years. Regulators are starting to listen.
Consumer Protection
New York City adopts first-in-the-nation crackdown on ‘subscription traps’ as junk-fee fight expands
Consumers could soon find it much easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions, while hidden mandatory fees may also come under new scrutiny.
Money
Grocers race to cut prices as shoppers pare spending
Tariff reimbursements figure into some of the price cuts
Money
Home prices set a record as sales fall for a second month
It's the end of affordability for first-time home buyers