Consumer Protection

On April 22, 2025, several high-ranking U.S. health officials announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from food products. This included one dye already scheduled for removal. However, because it is so far unclear what authorization the FDA has for removing some food dyes from…

For some victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, escaping their abusive situation is often complicated by the question of how to put a roof over the head of themselves and their loved ones if they flee. A program designed to offer assistance during the pandemic has…

It's an experience many people are familiar with. After receiving and depositing a paycheck, it's time to pay the bills. But even with good intentions, a few checks might not clear, or a payment for groceries will suddenly put a checking account into the red. This requires…

The ingredients list for most baby foods are pretty simple. In many cases, they consist of the things you'd expect to see, like pureed bananas, strawberries, and green beans, although hopefully not all in the same container. Some may also add water or ascorbic acid for Vitamin…

The genetic testing company 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy. That, along with prior data breaches, has caused many customers to be concerned about their personal genetic information. The attorney general of California issued an urgent appeal for customers to delete their genetic information. What Is 23andMe? 23andMe is…

Alexa, Amazon's artificial intelligence (AI) service, can tell jokes, record a shopping list, play music, give news and weather updates, and much more. Starting March 28, 2025, it can send your voice recordings to its cloud servers whether you want it to or not. Amazon is…