Avoiding The Debt Spiral
Most conversations about debt focus on numbers, interest rates, and payoff timelines. A less common way to look at it is through momentum. Debt spirals often develop gradually rather than from a
Air Cleaner Evidence Gap: Only 9% Of Nearly 700 Studies Tested Human Health Outcomes.
Air Cleaning Technologies: What Research Really Shows About Effectiveness Research Review Most Air Cleaning Devices Lack Real-World Health Evidence New research review of 672 studies reveals significant gaps between air cleaning technology marketing claims and scientific proof for human infection
ANZ’s ‘Grubby’ Conduct Costs Bank Record $240M Penalty After Affecting 65,000 Customers
ANZ has agreed to a $240 million penalty after admitting to the allegations in both its institutional and retail banking operations. The Australian Securities
Debt and the Weight It Imposes
The Invisible Load of Debt Debt is more than just a number on a statement. It’s a constant companion that influences how people think,
5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled After 9 Toddler Deaths: Critical Compression Strap Hazard Alert
Approximately 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled after nine toddler drownings between 2007 and 2022. The recall affects pools 48 inches and taller manufactured by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, sold nationwide
Karmactive Staff
UK Supermarket Honey: 96% Fail Authenticity Tests
That golden jar of honey on supermarket shelves might not be as pure as you’d anticipate. Recent tests set up a shocking verity nearly all tested supermarket honey in the UK is
Foodland Recalls Hot Cross Buns Over Glass Contamination
A customer’s discovery of glass pieces in hot cross buns has forced Foodland supermarkets to pull these buns from shelves across South Australia. The contaminated products are The Little Dough Co. Mini
New York Bans PFAS in Consumer Goods to Protect Public Health
New York lawmakers have unveiled five bills to protect residents from PFAS – chemicals found in everyday items that never break down in our bodies or environment. From textiles to dental floss,
Tejal Somvanshi
Trump’s Fuel Efficiency Rollback: Higher Costs, Emissions Ahead
The Trump administration is changing how car companies make vehicles, rolling back rules that require better gas mileage. These rules, known as fuel economy standards, affect gas prices and the types of
Sunita SomvanshiGlobal Antibiotic Consumption Soars 16% to 34.3 Billion Doses Amid Alarming Resistance Trends
Remember when a simple strep throat could be knocked out with basic penicillin? Those days are fading fast. Each time you pop an antibiotic, microscopic bacteria are learning to fight back through
Rahul Somvanshi
Brazil Sues Meta, TikTok, Kwai for 3 Billion Reais in Wake of Minors’ Mental Health Risks
Brazil’s Institute for Collective Defense, a consumer rights group, has filed two lawsuits demanding 3 billion reais ($525.27 million) from the Brazilian units of TikTok, Kwai, and Meta Platforms for allegedly failing
Illinois Bans Four High-Risk Food Additives: Statewide Enforcement Begins 2027
Illinois state senators approved legislation on Thursday to ban several food additives that have been found to cause adverse health effects. The Illinois Food Safety Act, introduced by State Senator Willie Preston
Unraveling the Complexities of Consumer Protection Laws in the Modern Marketplace
Today, the 24th of December, is observed as Consumer Protection Day. The market is full of a variety of goods. There are more than a billion consumers in our country. So the
Govind Tekale