Consumer Interest Travel

Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...

The Hill - 1d

‘Delete CFPB’: Musk calls for elimination of consumer bureau

Politico - 6d

Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers

A new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would use a 54-year-old privacy law to impose new oversight of the data broker industry. But first, the agency must survive Elon Musk.

Wired - 1d

Consumer watchdog wants FTC to investigate Oz for influencer marketing violations

A consumer advocacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether Dr. Mehmet Oz violated influencer marketing rules by promoting products from a wellness and ...

The Hill - 23h

Foot Locker shares tumble as it issues gloomy holiday outlook, sees 'softness' at Nike

Foot Locker fell short of Wall Street expectations and cut its guidance after sales declined more than expected.

CNBC - 2h

Traveling to Spain? These new rules just kicked in

Yahoo News - 1d

13 Best Travel Tuesday Deals (2024)

Welcome to Travel Tuesday. We’ve got deals on suitcases, bags, and noise-canceling headphones ahead of your next flight.

Wired - 1d

What to know about Travel Tuesday deals

In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel ...

CBS News - 1d

Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts

Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...

CBS News - 1d

Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

The New York Times - 9h

FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.

NBC News - 1d

Why Rules On Data Scammers and Credit Card Fees May Be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Swansong

The CFPB is meant to act in the best interest of the American consumer, but powerful corporate opposition and the ire of Elon Musk may mean a dicey future for the agency.

Inc. - 2h

Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts

What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.

MarketWatch - 1d

Women at the wheel: the female taxi services bringing safety and independence to Bolivian travel

Cab companies run by women provide safe rides in a country with one of the worst rates of sexual violence in Latin America. The first hint that something was wrong came when Jacqueline Diaz ...

The Guardian - 1d

Travel Tuesday offers big savings for those who missed Cyber Monday

From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 18h

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Financial Times - 14h

JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected

JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.

The Wall Street Journal - 6h

Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.

CBS News - 2d

GiftShop, a New French Startup, Curates and Sells Merch From Paris

A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.

The New York Times - 1d

Police address renewed interest in JonBenét Ramsey case

Netflix’s documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” that re-examines the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old is raising new hope among investigators to bring closure. Boulder police ...