Friday Consumer Interest

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

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.

The New York Times - 23h

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

A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’

Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...

MarketWatch - 8h

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

BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt

Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.

Inc. - 2h

Go bright or go Gucci? British Muslim men discuss what they wear to Friday prayers

For Muslims, Jummah has always been a time to dress your best, and a new exhibition documents just what that means for the older and younger generations. Every Friday, for eight months, people ...

The Guardian - 1d

Week 13 NFL rookie rankings: Brock Bowers goes big on Black Friday, Jayden Daniels bounces back

Two Eagles played pivotal roles in knocking off AFC power Baltimore

CBS Sports - 1d

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

Where to watch Golden State Valkyries expansion draft: WNBA to add 13th team on Friday

The Valkyries are the first new team to join the league since the Atlanta Dream in 2008

CBS Sports - 2h

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 ...