Ukraine war fuels new surge in energy prices – BBC News
Analysts are warning of a huge increase in energy bills and fuel prices due to the war in Ukraine. The expected surge in prices … source
Washington state directs restaurants to log all eat-in customers in order to reopen
The move will allow authorities to contact-trace infected diners if necessary. May 14, 2020, 12:37 AM 4 min read 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Restaurants…
Coronavirus live updates: US cases top 300,000; 5-year-old dies in UK
The death toll amid the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to skyrocket as more than 7,800 people in the United States have died from COVID-19. There are at more than 300,000…
At-home coronavirus test kits are still not in the hands of consumers. Here’s why.
As government and health care officials plead for expanded access to high-speed COVID-19 tests, health care companies across the country began mobilizing their resources to meet the growing demands with…
AT&T to pay $60 million to resolve FTC allegations it misled consumers with ‘unlimited data’ promises
AT&T customers could receive a check or credit after the wireless company settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint with a $60 million fund to reimburse customers who had their…
Colt will stop manufacturing AR-15 assault rifle for consumer market
Venerable gun manufacturer Colt says it will stop producing the AR-15, among other rifles, for the consumer market in the wake of many recent mass shootings in which suspects used…
‘Sugar Tax’ on sweet treats could slim waistlines: Study
People often lose money through taxes but can a new “sugar tax” also help them lose weight? A new study suggests that a tax on sugary snacks could have an…
When the US imposes tariffs on Chinese goods, who pays?
In recent months, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Chinese goods imported to the U.S. In the president’s view, China has been taking advantage of the United States through…
US regulators fine Facebook $5 billion for privacy claims; sue Cambridge Analytica
U.S. regulators fined Facebook a record $5 billion penalty to settle claims that the company deceived its users about the privacy of their personal information in the fallout from the…
#Peegate: Repairmen caught on hidden camera (CBC Marketplace)
When the Repairman Knocks | Originally aired March 2, 2012 For more: http://marketplace/episodes/2012-episodes/when-the-repairman-knocks »»» Subscribe … source