Americans Are Asking AI About Their Health. Here’s Where It Goes Wrong

Nearly a third of U.S. adults ask AI about symptoms monthly, but doctors warn chatbots can invent confident, dangerously wrong answers.

Your Basic COVID Mask Won’t Protect You from Wildfire Smoke

N95, KN95 and FFP2 respirators filter fine smoke particles, but cloth coverings and ear-loop surgical masks let them leak straight through.

You Don’t Own All of Your IRA or 401(k) — Here’s Who Owns the Rest and 4 Ways to Buy Them Out

Part of that balance was never yours — and you’re about to meet the co-owner you never invited. Learn how to fight back.

Hyundai Recalls over 47K Vehicles. See Affected Models

A faulty seat belt buckle from a Korean supplier prompted the recall, and affected owners can get free repairs plus reimbursement for costs already paid.

Why Wildfire Smoke Is Making Air Quality So Bad across the US

A shifting heat dome and bone-dry conditions in Canada are fueling smoke that’s blanketing Detroit, Minneapolis and Toronto in hazardous air.

5 Reasons OpenAI and Anthropic Could Be Bad Bets When They Go Public

Wall Street wants you to buy the hype. Here’s why I’d wait before touching either one.

Nearly 20 Guests Sick in Cruise Ship’s Third GI Outbreak in Two Months

The vessel’s third outbreak in two months follows two norovirus outbreaks in May and June, though cruises cause just 1% of reported GI illnesses nationwide.

Taco Bell Lettuce, Cases and More Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Updates

FDA investigators traced the tainted lettuce to a single Mexican supplier, as Michigan’s case count tops 4,300 and the White House defends its response.

The Hidden Cost of Low Premiums: Why Your Health Plan Might Be Dangerous

A new study reveals that high-deductible health plans aren’t just a budget risk — for some, they’re a life risk.

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending July 17, 2026

Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

Where to Find Shelters, File Claims after Texas Hill Country Floods

Texas Hill Country flood victims can call one hotline for insurance help and another for 24/7 crisis support, with three Red Cross shelters open now.

Here’s 13 Brands You Can Save $3,500 on New EVs from in California

California will pay first-time EV buyers up to $3,500 now that Washington’s $7,500 credit is gone, and 13 automakers have agreed to help foot the bill.

United Responds to Report about Free Airport Changes over Trump Name

An internal memo hinted flyers could dodge Florida’s Trump-renamed airport for free, but United says agents got the policy wrong.

These Cities Are Under Code Purple, Maroon for Bad Air Quality

Smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has pushed Detroit, Chicago and other cities into the AQI’s most severe health-emergency zone.

What History’s Greatest Influential Minds Can Teach You About Your 401(k)

Learn what some of history’s greatest thinkers had to say about planning.

Discover These 3 Panama City Escapes — From Castles to Coastal Villas

From historic streets to a tropical beach, Panama can be a paradise for almost anyone.

Fairlife Pauses US Production of Milk After Cyber Attack

Coca-Cola confirms a ransomware attack forced Fairlife to halt US milk production, with no word yet on grocery shelf impact.

You Think You’ll Retire at 65. Here Are 5 Reasons You Probably Won’t.

Workers plan to stop at 65. But many retirees actually quit at 62 — and most didn’t choose it.

I Drove One of the Cheapest Hybrid SUVs. Mazda’s CX-50 Gets Our OK

Starting under $35,000, this crossover delivers over 50 mpg on the highway, a 551-mile range and a top federal safety rating.

She Moved Closer to Home for Her Aging Father. Then, a Surprise

After 18 months of new Alzheimer’s infusions, her father shows almost no decline — reshaping how this family plans for caregiving ahead.

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