How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills
NEW YORK — Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways…
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the 'unsubscribe' button
WASHINGTON — In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working…
Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns
BANGOR, Maine — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in…
FTC orders 8 companies to provide information on 'surveillance pricing' practices
NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission has ordered information from eight companies that the…
Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on…
Vermont Legislature overrides governor, passing overdose prevention, renewable energy, tax measures
The Democratic-controlled Vermont Legislature on Monday overturned a number of the Republican…
Vermont governor vetoes data privacy bill, saying state would be most hostile to businesses
Vermont’s governor has vetoed a broad data privacy bill that would have been one of the strongest…
What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — “Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers…
More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them
NEW YORK — A 35-year-old Brooklyn resident gave up buying new clothes. A 22-year old in San…