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3 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Kristen Dalli

• None A new nationwide survey found that many employees turn to substance use to cope with job-related stress. • None The survey revealed that one in three respondents use substances at work, while 70% use substances daily as a means of stress relief. • None There are free resources available to consumers looking for substance use help, and employers are also urged to take steps to prioritize employees’ mental health.

5 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Dieter Holger

• More people are leaving California's cities than arriving. • But some cities, such as Oceanside and Redding, are drawing more people than are leaving. • As long as enough people are moving in, housing costs will likely remain high in California. California has reputation for people moving out because of its sky-high cost of living, but there are plenty of cities still drawing fresh arrivals.

5 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Dieter Holger

• Passkeys are a safer and simpler replacement for passwords, which are fraught with security concerns. • Major companies are increasingly adopting passkeys and Microsoft is ditching passwords altogether. • Still, more companies need to push passkeys and users need to start using only passkeys for better security. Passwords may be coming to an end.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None The company warns the snack may be contaminated with Salmonella• None The recall was triggered by a recall of a supplier in another country. Advantage Health Matters is recalling its 8-ounce packages of Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds were distributed in New York, New Jersy and Virginia, in retail stores and through mail orders.

6 days ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Stagflation is a rare economic phenomenon where high inflation coincides with stagnant economic growth and rising unemployment. • None Unlike typical inflation or recession scenarios, stagflation presents a dilemma for policymakers, as fixing one problem can worsen another. • None For consumers, stagflation erodes purchasing power while reducing job opportunities, creating widespread financial strain.