Business
Column: Millions of faces scanned without approval. We need rules for facial recognition
Federal authorities say a San Francisco company scanned the faces of millions of people without their knowing it.
Column: Medicare says a procedure is worth $5,869. This hospital imposed a 1,200% markup
A San Diego hospital’s sky-high bill for outpatient treatment undercuts conservatives’ argument that “socialized medicine” is bad for the country.
Column: Pandemic, not privacy, tops list of 2021 consumer trends. Let’s change that
Market researcher Euromonitor predicts COVID will define 2021 consumer experiences. But their own report reveals a need for privacy safeguards.
Column: Complaints about movers soar as millions relocate because of the pandemic
California says complaints about moving companies more than doubled last year as millions of Americans sought new homes because of the pandemic.
Column: Conservatives are all for businesses calling the shots — except for Trump
President Trump defended a baker’s right not to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But he said Twitter can’t decide who uses its site.
Column: $1 fines from consumer agency were common under Trump. That’s about to change
The CFPB, the consumer watchdog Trump turned into a business lapdog, is set to get a new director and a renewed focus on student borrowers and lower-income communities.
Column: Whole Foods CEO says we can lower healthcare costs by not getting sick
John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, says it would be better if we ate well rather than take “a bunch of drugs.” That may not sit well with sick people.
Column: It’s illegal for businesses to lie. Why not a similar rule for politicians?
As GOP lawmakers prepare to challenge President Trump’s election loss, why are there are no laws protecting voters from deceptive practices?
Column: ‘Bosses need love too’ is a totally 2020 thing to say
A new study says a little love from underlings can ‘positively impact supervisors’ attitudes, well-being and behavior.’ In case you were wondering.
Column: Dietary supplements are largely unregulated. That’s just dumb
Dietary supplements require no upfront approvals for safety or effectiveness — despite repeated incidents involving questionable products.
