Congress has tended to be slow to respond to revolutionary technologies.
Category: Consumer Protection
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Aldi to Buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Stores
The German supermarket chain said that it would convert some of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores acquired in the deal, which is expected to close in early 2024.
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Rhoda Karpatkin, Who Led Consumer Reports for Decades, Dies at 93
The first woman to be named executive director of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, she expanded its readership and its influence in Washington.
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‘Chasing Arrows’ Recycling Symbol Is Misleading on Plastics, E.P.A. Says
The agency wants to stop using the “chasing arrows” logo on plastics that can’t be recycled. The man who designed it more than 50 years ago agrees that the symbol has been misused.
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Richard O. Simpson, First U.S. Product Safety Czar, Dies at 93
As Nixon’s choice to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission, he protected the public from buying 25 million risky goods.
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Divvy Wants to Make Rent-to-Own Deals Easy. Many Customers Find Them Hard.
The start-up’s innovative business model has helped some renters save for a down payment on their home, but others have walked away frustrated by the company.
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‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
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What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
Surprisingly tricky questions about an increasingly popular vehicle.
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How Travelers Can Navigate Flight Cancellations and Delays
Advocating for yourself after an airline delay or cancellation can be challenging and confusing. Here’s how to best achieve the result you want — or at least get you where you want to go.
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A.I. Regulation Is in Its ‘Early Days’
While there has been a flurry of activity by the White House and lawmakers over artificial intelligence, rules for the technology remain distant, lawmakers and experts said.
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Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’
The bank double-charged overdraft fees, withheld card perks and opened unauthorized accounts, regulators said. It will repay customers more than $80 million.
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Tips for Canceling Online Subscriptions
It’s easy to sign up but not always so easy to stop a service. The F.T.C. is proposing rules to change that.