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Verizon Slims Down Cable Packages, Provoking Lawsuit

on May 16, 2015

ESPN claims that Verizon’s new custom cable plan is a breach of contract.

A Cheap, Common Vitamin Could Cut Your Skin Cancer Risk

on May 16, 2015

People who have had skin cancers in the past could significantly reduce the chance of a recurrence, new research indicates.

Adults Are Guzzling an Infant Drink for This Age-Old Malady

on May 15, 2015

And Pedialyte is capitalizing on this new market — actively advertising to the older crowd.

Anti-Graying Supplements Get Thumbs Down From FTC

on May 14, 2015

It’s easy to see why customers might try this product (wishful thinking). But the government is not impressed with the science (or lack thereof) used to back its claims.

Millennials are Job-Hoppers: Fact or Fiction?

on June 5, 2015

Many people see millennials as job wanderers, eager to bolt at a new work opportunity. Here’s a reality check.

Ebates Offering 16 Percent Cash Back at 150+ Stores

on May 14, 2015

If you’re planning to buy anything online between now and May 18th, read this.

Are You Ready to Fly on a Plane With No Pilot?

on May 13, 2015

Google may be looking beyond driverless cars to pilotless commercial planes. Sounds scary, but it could be more reliable, some argue.

Check Out This Tiny Computer With a $9 Price Tag

on May 13, 2015

Nine guys in Oakland get massive Kickstarter backing and roll out a muscular computer that’s smaller than a credit card and cheaper than anything else on the market.

Verizon and Sprint to Pay $158M to Settle Cramming Charges

on May 13, 2015

The wireless carriers allegedly stuck customers with millions in unauthorized charges. If you think you were a victim, here’s how to submit a claim.

Will This Invention Replace Flight Attendants and Food Trolleys?

on May 12, 2015

Patent filing suggests an alternative to the traditional system of trolleys and flight attendants. Here’s the scoop.

The Grads Most Likely to Pay Off Student Loans

on July 13, 2015

A new report reveals that a good indicator of whether you’ll pay off your student loans is which college you attend. The list of top schools is not as obvious as you’d think.

How the Health of U.S. Moms Stacks Up in Global Ranking

on May 12, 2015

Hint: American moms are between Somali moms (at the low end) and Norwegians (with the highest ranking), and by some measures on par with the Serbians.

Does Grandpa Have a Smartphone? It Could be His Key to Independence

on May 12, 2015

A new study reveals that seniors with cellphones use them differently, but love them more than younger users. Here are the details.

Cool Trend for Women: FYOE (Freeze Your Own Eggs) Parties

on May 11, 2015

Forget Tupperware parties. These get-togethers sell women on safeguarding the option of motherhood.

Bon Appetit! Crickets, Anyone?

on May 9, 2015

Insects, such as crickets, could be the way to address growing global food demands. Here are some companies attempting to create a taste for bug-based foods in the United States.

Vanishing Campuses: 29 Colleges to Shut Down

on May 10, 2015

Cascading closures could signal the beginning of the end for for-profit colleges. Here’s the latest.

College Majors That Land the 10 Best (and Worst) Paying Jobs

on May 8, 2015

Although college graduates earn about $1 million more throughout their lifetime than high school grads, they need to choose their major carefully.

Now Showing: Amazon Prime Video — in Flight

on May 8, 2015

Amazon Prime members who fly with this airline won’t need to rush to download their favorite shows before taking off. They can get video free, unlimited and streaming on board.

Credit: The Good, the Bad and (Also Bad) the Invisible

on May 8, 2015

Some 26 million Americans lack a credit file, which has an impact that goes beyond difficulty accessing loans. Here’s the problem.

LA Sues Wells Fargo for Creepy Tactics That Cost Customers

on May 8, 2015

LA alleges that Wells Fargo employees opened fraudulent accounts for unwitting customers and committed other outrages.

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