In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.
Category: Consumer Protection
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10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled After Some People Ingested Loose Bristles
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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
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Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
The New York Times – Business:Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
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Job Applicants Sue A.I. Recruitment Tool Company
A recently filed lawsuit claims the ratings assigned by A.I. screening software are similar to those of a credit agency and should be subject to the same laws.
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Trump Calls for 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Cap, After Killing Other Fee Limits
The president revived a campaign promise he has not actively pursued since taking office.
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‘Chinese Peptides’ Are the Latest Biohacking Trend in the Tech World
The gray-market drugs flooding Silicon Valley reveal a community that believes it can move faster than the F.D.A.
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N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’
The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices.
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A.I. Toy Bear Speaks of Sex, Knives and Pills, Consumer Group Warns
The chatter left startled adults unsure whether they heard correctly. Testers warned that interactive toys like this one could allow children to stray into inappropriate exchanges.
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Why ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Strikes a Nerve
The practice is at the intersection of two things people hate: feeling watched and feeling ripped off.