The 75th anniversary of the BIC pen is a reminder of how our economy quietly shifted from refillable or otherwise reusable goods to throwaway single-use products ...
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Safe At Home in 2026?

Nearly 900 injuries linked to unsafe consumer products in 2025 as recalls hit 18-year high; recalls sometimes take months or years following complaints, injuries and deaths ...
One of the primary drivers behind expanding digital displays in grocery stores – and pairing them with facial recognition ...
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) on Wednesday approved a modified version of Washington Gas’ so-called District Strategic Accelerated Facility Enhancement (“District ...
Scams that use text, email and direct-messaging services are not new, but AI is changing how they work. Historically, ...
Legislation on Right to Repair has either been carried over or introduced all across the country. So far this year, we are tracking 57 bills across 22 states. While most of these bills won’t advance ...
Close Tell the FTC: Stop tech companies from selling kids’ data Tell the FTC: Stop tech companies from selling kids’ data Look online and you’ll find a growing number of AI toys – talking stuffed ...
WASHINGTON – In August 2012, a family reported that their 2-year-old son was admitted to the hospital after nearly drowning in a 48-inch-tall pool. “On these Intex pools,” the parent wrote in a ...
The total of 29.6 billion unwanted calls represents the highest level in four years, and coincides with rising losses to phone call-related scams. “It’s not just that unwanted phone calls are annoying ...
“Solar energy is no longer just for wealthy homeowners in states graced with lots of sunshine year-round,” said Teresa Murray, Consumer Watchdog Director for U.S. PIRG Education Fund. “We advise ...