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Mouse Print* -- Tide Purclean -- Not Quite So Pure
The maker of Seventh Generation detergent challenged the plant-based claims made by P&G for its Tide Purclean detergent. It turns out the product is only partially plant-based.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
What Is a Plane Trip Like Today?
Since most people have not flown in an airplane in months because of COVID-19, consumer reporter Jeff Rossen took one for the team and shows from check-in to deplaning how things have changed to protect flyers and airport personnel.[video]
Kiplinger pushed the numbers to find the cities with the lowest cost of living in the United States. McAllen, Texas takes the prize costing 25% less than average. Here is the full list of the 25 cheapest cities.
No Laughing Matter
CA Rep Grills Big Pharma Executive Who Tripled A Cancer Drug's Price
California representative Katie Porter, known for putting people on the hot seat when testifying before Congress on their anti-consumer practices, takes her best shots at this drug company executive who tripled the price of an important cancer drug.
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Spend $10+ at Whole Foods, Get $10 Off for Amazon Prime Day
Not that we ever want to encourage people to pay Whole Foods' outrageous prices, but here's a deal for Amazon Prime customers. Spend $10 or more in a single purchase between September 28 and October 14, 2020, in-store or at Whole Foods Market on Amazon.com or Prime Now. Scan your Prime code or use your linked mobile phone number at checkout at a U.S. Whole Foods Market store. You'll get $10 to spend on Amazon for Prime Day, starting October 13, 2020. Here's the fine print.
Will a WiFi Extender Solve Your Internet Connection Problems?
If you have a large house, getting a strong WiFi signal everywhere can be a challenge. The least expensive way to potentially solve the problem is to install a WiFi range extender. Consumer Report evaluates half a dozen of them.
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The maker of Seventh Generation detergent challenged the plant-based claims made by P&G for its Tide Purclean detergent. It turns out the product is only partially plant-based.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
Kiplinger pushed the numbers to find the cities with the lowest cost of living in the United States. McAllen, Texas takes the prize costing 25% less than average. Here is the full list of the 25 cheapest cities.
