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CPI Falling, But Does That Mean Better Prices for Consumers?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April, showing a decline in prices for a second-straight month. The 0.8

DOT Issues Second Warning to Airlines Over Cancelations
The Department of Transportation rereleased a notice asking airlines to refund passengers for canceled flights and answering frequently asked questions from consumers. The second warning

FDA Issues Warnings about Bogus COVID Treatments
Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a warning to American consumers about the dangers of CVID-related scams. Now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Videoconferencing: Not just for Videoconferences Anymore.
In the safety of their own homes, videoconferencing apps such as Zoom and Facetime allow people to continue communication without violating social distancing. Online school,

Telemedicine Finally has its Moment
Telemedicine, a service where patients receive remote medical care, has seen a recent spike due to the onset of COVID. Until now, U.S. consumers preferred

COVID-19 Puts Retailpocalypse on Fast Track.
While Star Wars fans around the world celebrated May 4th, clothing retail company J. Crew invoked the 11th. Restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S.

Local Government Drone Use for Distancing Enforcement Raises Privacy Questions
Across the country, state and local governments issuing social distancing orders face a dilemma: how can police departments actively enforce social distancing? Some areas have

Where’s OUR Beef?
A recent letter published by the Chairman of Tyson Foods on the fragility of the food supply chain rattled an on edge nation. While concerns

Virtual Island Getaway Hottest Ticket During Quarantine Season
Tired of reality? Take a (virtual) island vacation with the millions of people playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The island life/unregulated loan market simulator, released

Food-Supply Chain Broken? “Not Anytime Soon.” But Suppliers Warn of Weak Links
Last week, the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published a letter from John Tyson, Chairman of the Board at Tyson Foods.