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LG recalls a half million ranges for front knob issues leading to fires

LG Electronics is recalling about 500,000 slide-in and freestanding electric ranges because the front-mounted knobs can be accidentally turned on by humans or pets, posing a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the knobs. The LG ranges have... Read more →


More than 100 organizations call on Congress to investigate Elon Musk’s lawless government takeover

Public Citizen, the Consumer Federation of America, and the League of Women Voters, along with more than 110 organizations, Tuesday called on Congress to swiftly investigate Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s lawless takeover of the federal government. Musk’s team, which has been given unprecedented power by... Read more →


Be sure to stay active during winter weather

Exercise is extremely important in lowering the risk of chronic disease and improving overall health. However, individuals are less likely to exercise during the winter months. Exercising in cooler weather actually has some advantages over exercising in warmer weather. For example, there’s no heat and humidity to deal with and... Read more →


What the new tariffs will mean for consumers

Recently, I wrote about what prices might go up due to the tariffs President Trump is imposing. Among them are autos; laptops, tablets, and smartphones; furniture; appliances; shoes; books; carpet; and paper products. Also likely to increase in costs are fertilizer, cotton, wool, alcohol, bottled water, pet food, baby supplies,... Read more →