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Four years ago, we told you about some consumers suing Barilla over its claim that it was "Italy's #1 brand of pasta." The reason for the case: Barilla is really made in the USA. See who won the case. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

See last week: Dollar General Sued for Overcharging by FTC and 20 States

Can You Spot the Fake?

spot the fake AI is everywhere these days and it is getting to the point where it is hard to tell if what you are seeing is real or an AI creation. Take this 12-question quiz to see if you can recognize the fake photograph or video from the real one.

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Major Appliance Brands With Best/Worst Reliability

J.D. Power asked 13,000 consumers who purchased major appliances in the past one to three years if they had a problem and needed repairs. Those brands needing the fewest repairs got the highest ratings. Here are separate charts listing the most reliable brands of dishwashers, dryers, washers, stoves, and refrigerators. For dishwashers, for example, KitchenAid and GE had the fewest problems. Keep in mind, these results can differ substantially from Consumer Reports' test results which favored Bosch dishwashers.

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Privacy Issue: Ticketmaster Now Requesting a Driver's License, Picture of Purchaser

In an effort to prevent bots from buying up popular event tickets, Ticketmaster is asking some purchasers to prove they are human by sending a selfie and/or front and back of their driver's license. This practice is raising privacy concerns for some purchasers.

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Bargain of the Week

50 Cents Off a Gallon at Speedway

Speedway is extending their promotion of offering 50 cents off a gallon into November and December on the 7th and 11th of each month. Be a member of their loyalty program and text the word ALLGAS to 96001. At the pump, enter your registered phone number just before filling your tank. 7-Eleven is doing a similar promotion but you have to text ALLGAS to 711711.

Early Black Friday Deals at Walmart

Walmart's early Black Friday deals start November 12.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission Is Broken

Consumer Reports says that the small federal agency responsible for product safety, the CPSC, is understaffed, underfunded, and slower than ever in getting unsafe products off the market.