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WASHINGTON. D.C. – The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest arguing that a proposed class action settlement involving an apparel company’s website would afford little value to consumers with vision disabilities while generously compensating attorneys.   Plaintiffs in the case, Alcazar v. Fashion Nova Inc., alleged that Fashion Nova Inc., a California-based apparel retailer, operated an […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy Producers Poultry Operations of All Sizes Each webinar will cover practical steps producers can take to strengthen

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has amended its complaint in its lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA). In its amended complaint, the AFT details the many ways in which the student loan servicing giant has continued to harm student loan borrowers since the lawsuit was

LENEXA, KANSAS – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to announce significant progress remediating lead-contaminated properties throughout EPA Region 7, marking more environmental cleanup milestones in the nation’s heartland. During 2025, EPA Region 7 cleaned up over 775 residential properties and removed 1,098,965 cubic yards of waste.   “The work EPA Region 7 staff completed

DALLAS, TX – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, today released its 2026 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting the yearly national average price of gasoline to fall back below $3 per gallon for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The yearly U.S. average is projected to be $2.97

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide crackdown resulted in over 205 child victims being located and the arrests of over 293 child sexual abuse offenders. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of

KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 3.0 percent for the 12 months ending in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 2.8 percent over the year, and energy prices advanced 6.4

WASHINGTON – As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.   If you lose power, use a generator safely.   Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock