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After the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, hundreds of companies are suing to recover their money. But Cards Against Humanity is doing something different: giving refunds directly to customers who actually paid the higher prices.
Indian air travelers just got a major win: cancel or change your flight free within 48 hours of booking. The new rules also protect passengers facing medical emergencies and speed up refunds.
A nonprofit is offering over $11,000 to anyone who can hack Ring cameras to store footage locally instead of sending it to Amazon. The Fulu Foundation wants to give homeowners true control over their own security devices.
A retired nurse used her phone's GPS history to prove a parking camera got it wrong. Her victory is sparking change in how companies handle disputed fines.
Iowa is about to pass a law allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from manufacturers, ending a decades-old requirement that forces buyers to go through third-party dealers. The change means Iowans won't have to drive to neighboring states just to buy an EV.
A British tribunal just ruled that the Soil Association must open its salmon farm inspection reports to public scrutiny, marking a major win for transparency in organic food certification. The decision could reshape how organic seafood standards are monitored across the industry.
Pet owners across the UK will finally see clear pricing before treatments after new government reforms tackle rising veterinary costs. The changes aim to end surprise bills and restore trust in an industry where fees have jumped twice as fast as inflation.
Amazon is returning more than $900 million to customers who didn't receive proper refunds for returned items. The settlement marks a major win for consumer protection and shows accountability in action.
Amazon is giving back over $900 million to customers who didn't receive refunds for returned items. The settlement marks one of the largest consumer wins in e-commerce history.
Consumer rights groups in Nigeria are calling for conversation instead of bans after regulators moved to prohibit small-packet alcohol sales. The protesters want jobs protected while finding better ways to keep alcohol away from minors.
Thousands of iPhone users are opening their emails and mailboxes to find payments from Apple's $95 million Siri privacy settlement. The payments, around $8 per device, close a chapter on accidental voice recordings that sparked privacy concerns back in 2019.
Michigan just became the first state to take Big Oil to court for allegedly conspiring to block renewable energy and drive up costs for families. Eleven states are now holding fossil fuel companies accountable for limiting cleaner, cheaper energy choices.
England and Wales are rolling out the most comprehensive water industry reforms since privatization, introducing surprise inspections and mandatory efficiency standards to tackle pollution and service failures. After years of sewage spills and supply disruptions, new rules will hold water companies accountable with hands-on oversight teams and a powerful consumer ombudsman.