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Checking bags on a flight: How much does my airline charge?
Upfront disclosure of baggage fees was supposed to be mandatory this year, but for now, the rule Is blocked by a court
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The best way to store important documents – before disaster hits
CoPIRG Foundation written comment for clean air rulemaking
‘Failing the Fix’ scorecard grades Apple, Samsung, Google, others on how fixable their devices are
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Food for Thought 2025
Hospitalizations, deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024 as recalls from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli increased by 41%; 98% of all illnesses linked to just 13 outbreaks, ranging from cucumbers to deli meat
What to do if you get too many robocalls and robotexts
There are many ways to reduce the number of annoying calls or attempted scams
Who’s calling?
Half of largest phone companies earn D’s or F’s on robocall protections
How to keep your food safe when planning a party, picnic or just a meal
Outbreaks of illnesses from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli point to concern about keeping food safe at home
The State of Right to Repair
New analysis by repair advocates underscores need for enforcement, further state progress to ensure people can fix their stuff