The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), once a fierce protector of consumers' financial rights, now sits idle. Employees describe a surreal work environment where they are paid but forbidden to do their jobs. The bureau, tasked with overseeing banks and financial services, has been effectiv
Walmart is pulling 850, 000 water bottles from shelves after reports of serious injuries. The issue? The lid can shoot off with surprising force, causing harm. Two people have already lost their vision due to this problem. The bottles in question are the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated
Live-streaming shopping is a big deal these days. It's changing how people buy things and how brands sell them. But what's going on behind the scenes? Let's talk about the choices streamers make when selling products. Streamers have different ways to sell stuff. They can do one big show or split it
People are using Prime Day to grab everyday items instead of luxury goods. This year, shoppers are focusing on essentials like batteries, trash bags, and vitamins. Many waited for Prime Day to buy these items, showing how much people want to save money. The deals reflect this trend. There are big d
Samsung is set to reveal new folding phones on July 9th. The company is hoping that adding the "Ultra" name to its folding phones will make a big difference. But will that be enough to convince more people to buy them? Folding phones are still a small part of the smartphone market. In 2024, they ma
Big screens on wheels are becoming a thing. It started with LG's StanbyME, a $1, 000 27-inch tablet that runs on webOS but lacks a TV tuner. It's like a portable TV for your home. Now, other brands like Samsung and smaller ones are making similar devices, mostly running Android. One such device is
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe
In today's market, companies are always looking for ways to make their products seem better than the rest. They use ads to influence how we see their products. But not all ads are the same. Some are shown to everyone, while others are tailored to specific groups online. Companies with unique produc
Investors are cheering as the economy shows signs of slowing down. The S&P 500 hit a new high, and it seems like the bad news for workers is good news for stock markets. Why? Because when the economy isn't doing so well, the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Lower interest rates usually mean
In May 2025, people's income took a hit. It dropped by $109. 6 billion, which is 0. 4 percent less than the previous month. This isn't great news, but it's not a total disaster either. The money people had left after taxes, called disposable income, also went down. It fell by $125. 0 billion, or 0.
