A recent study found that a number of tampon brands contained lead, arsenic, and other hazardous heavy metals in their products.
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Johnson & Johnson Reaches $700M Talc Settlement Over Baby Powder And Other Products
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an investigation by 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. into its marketing of baby powder and other talc-based products blamed for allegedly causing cancer.
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Walgreens To Slash Prices On 1,300 Items As Retail Stores Fight Inflation
Walgreens has announced it will cut prices on 1,300 items across its drugstores, becoming the latest big retailer to enact discounts as consumers continue to fight against high inflation.
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House Passes ‘TICKET Act,’ Disclosing Final Ticket Price To Purchasing Customers
The House passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (TICKET) on Wednesday in order to help consumers see up front just how much they will actually end up paying for a ticket, avoiding hidden surcharges.
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Biden Administration Announces Additional Tariffs On Chinese Imports
The Biden administration unveiled a new round of tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports. The White House said the tariff increases will protect American workers and businesses in response to China’s unfair trade practices.
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US monthly inflation slows; consumer spending surges
U.S. prices increased less than expected, with the cost of services outside housing and energy slowing significantly.
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