3M issuing payments to veterans as part of $6 billion settlement over earplugs

More than $250 million in payments are expected to go to over 30,000 past and present U.S. service members as part of a previously announced settlement.

Illinois considers setting limits on high medication prices

Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.

Illinois considers setting limits on high medication prices
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Illinois may become part of a growing coalition of states moving towards determining their own prescription drug prices.

New Biden administration proposal aims to drop overdraft fees to as little as $3

The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest move by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck.

Biden proposes new rule on overdraft fees
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President Biden's Administration wants to put an end to hidden overdraft fees. The rule would cut overdraft fees in half, saving Americans on average $150,000 a year.

Menthol cigarette ban in the US? Here's the latest on the proposed FDA rule

U.S. health regulators are considering banning menthol cigarettes, a long-awaited plan that advocates say could save hundreds of thousands of lives but faced an unexpected delay last year.

Healthcare plan deductibles reset this January
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We're almost halfway through the first month of the year and that means health plans have reset deductibles. So when you go to a doctor, you may face significant out-of-pocket costs especially as rates rise

72,000 kid bike helmets recalled over risk of head injury

Consumers who bought a Scouts Kid’s Bike Helmet should contact the manufacturer for a refund and throw it away.

How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?

Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.

Car buying trends that are taking the fast lane this year
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Car buying can be a headache, especially now, but it doesn't have to be. The key is knowing what you want and how much it is worth.

Quaker Oats expands recall of certain products over salmonella risk

Quaker Oats, the famous oatmeal maker owned by PepsiCo, has expanded a recall for certain granola bars and cereal products issued in December over a possible salmonella contamination risk.