Avoid charity scams when you donate to help hurricane survivors
Our hearts go out people suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. And although we want to […]
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TikTok is being sued by 14 states for harming kids’ mental health
At last, government officials are doing something about the harm media is causing children. For years, I’ve written about violence
Don’t interact with your bank on social media
In its newsletter for October 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cautioned people about interacting with their financial institution on
Liberty Hardware recalls tub safety bars due to fall risk
Liberty Hardware is recalling about 174,500 multi-grip tub safety bars. The plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation
Watch out for solar panel installation scams
A salesperson knocked on my door and told me I could get rooftop solar panels at little or no cost?
Spa pumps are being recalled after a death, fires, and property damage
Bestway International is recalling about 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps. The recalled AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat
New studies show evidence of the dangers to health of chemicals in food
It’s a clear memory. Plastic was becoming widely used in packaging for food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration didn’t
‘Beattlejuice Beetlejuice’ and other hits from last weekend: Please, movie industry, give us something better than this
Unfortunately, the movie industry’s emphasis on violent movies is continuing. I’ve written for years about how there’s too much violence
Don’t buy or use ‘universal’ chargers with e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards due to fire risk, safety agency warns
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers of micromobility products – including e-bikes, e-scooters, self-balancing scooters or hoverboards, and