Toxic metals found in variety of tampon products, first-time study shows
The first study to find toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. The University of California, Berkeley Department of Public Health released its initial findings on July 3, finding that several brands of tampons may contain toxic metals, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium. According to the University of California, Berkeley, millions of […]
TurboTax parent Intuit slashing nearly 2K jobs, plans shift to AI products
TurboTax parent company Intuit said on Wednesday it would lay off about 1,800 employees, or 10% of its workforce, to focus on its AI-powered tax preparation software and other financial products. The company has invested heavily over the past few years in providing AI-powered accounting and tax preparation tools to small and medium-sized businesses, but […]
Thousands of pounds of liquid egg products recalled by manufacturer: ‘Should be thrown away’
Food manufacturers are recalling thousands of pounds of liquid egg products due to “misbranding,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Michael Foods Inc., a unit of holding company Post Holdings, initiated the recall last week. The recall involves 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products, the USDA explained in a press release issued […]
These Apple products are now considered ‘vintage’ — and they’re shockingly less than a decade old
As a general guide, “vintage” usually means Indicates something that is more than 20 years old. However, in the rapidly evolving technology industry, the life cycle of a device, and the period during which it is considered an antique machine, is much shorter. For example, Apple has developed some new technologies into its own Product […]
‘Upflation’ driving up prices for odd products like all-body deodorant
Consumer goods companies are charging exorbitant prices for exotic personal-care products like body deodorant and pubic-hair razors, an unwelcome new trend in retail known as “upflation.” Unlike “shrinkflation,” where companies reduce the size and quantity of items in a package while keeping the price roughly the same, “upflation” describes the fee shoppers are charged for […]
REPORT: First Menthol Vapes, Altria’s NJOY Products Get FDA Approval
NJOY, an e-cigarette manufacturer under the Altria Group, was awarded US approval Friday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Four menthol-flavored NJOY products were approved by the FDA, two of them disposable and two others in NJOY’s ace model that use refillable pods, according to a press release. NJOY displayed evidence to the FDA […]
Tom Brady teams up with delivery service Gopuff, selling TB12, health products
Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady is a guy who’s always on the go, so he wants things done quickly and easily. So Brady’s latest partnership, with instant commerce giant Gopuff, was announced on Thursday. For those unfamiliar with Gopuff, the instant commerce platform is built around fast delivery, connecting thousands of consumers every day with […]
Medical debt may come off credit reports soon, helping Americans qualify for more financial products
The CFPB wants to remove medical debt from the credit reports of millions of Americans. (iStock) Medical expenses may soon be removed from many credit reports, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said. Proposed the rule The bill aims to remove medical debt from credit reports and prevent debt collectors from using the reporting system […]
Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?
(NEXSTAR) — It’s already a busy time for travel this summer — the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reports As of early June, seven of the agency’s 10 busiest travel days occurred in 2024, meaning there’s a good chance people will be going through airport security checks soon. There are a lot of items you’re allowed […]
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
The CFPB said BNPL lenders will be treated similarly to credit cards. (iStock) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will apply credit card rules to buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. As a result, according to the CFPB, BNPL lenders must comply with the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that […]