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Business - Financial Times
US consumers cut back on spirits as cost of living pressures bite
Drinkers who splashed out during pandemic pull back from vodka, rum and Scotch whisky1 hour ago -
Top stories - NBC News
NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features
The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.12 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles
Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission
The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.15 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
FAA opening Boeing safety review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...3 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing3 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.3 days ago - Tesla -
Business - Inc.
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Alpine neighbor concerned about safety at busy road
Willows Road in Alpine is a popular way to get to Viejas Casino or the outlets. ABC 10News Reporter Tali Letoi speaks with a neighbor who says the busy road is becoming a problem.3 days ago -
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Sports - ESPN
Titans cut safety Adams, honoring his request
The Titans released Jamal Adams, honoring the three-time Pro Bowl safety's request.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza4 days ago - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers
Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...4 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage
As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise
A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
FTC moves to take the frustration out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a finalized rule to make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships they just don’t want anymore.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety
Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.5 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Pushing Buttons: With the safety of Roblox under scrutiny, how worried should parents be?
Millions of children play on this platform accused of having reams of troubling content and users, but there are hundreds of better alternatives that serve kids’ curious minds. • Don’t get ...5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.6 days ago -
Tech - Wired
A Rubberized Cybertruck Is Plowing Through European Pedestrian Safety Rules
Tesla’s troubled electric pickup is illegal in Europe, yet somehow a barely modified model has found a way to get licensed. A group of European transport organizations claim this ride could spell ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled
The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Johnson calls Kids Online Safety Act 'very problematic'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently revealed he likes the concept of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), though the details of the Senate-passed version are “very problematic,” underscoring ...October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy
Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jaguars safety Andre Cisco on tough loss to Bears in London: 'a lot of quit'
Cisco said the Jaguars 'weren't playing as one' in the 35-16 loss to Chicago, and needed to show up 'when it counts.'October 13 - NFL