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Our global health reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, explains that there is no indication the hantavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic — but also that the public might not be getting all of the details. [TheTopNews] Read More.50 mins ago - Walmart’s return policy simplified: What you can return, what you can’t, and...
The return rules most shoppers dont realize exist By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2026 Most items get 90 daysbut not everything: Electronics often only get 30 days, phones 14 days, and major appliances must be reported damaged within twodays. No receipt? Refunds get trickier: Walmart may allow exchanges or store credit, but repeated no-receipt returns can eventually get denied. Smart shoppers use a few simple tricks: Keep electronics packaging, save digital receipts with Walmart Pay, and watch for third-party Marketplace sellers online. Walmarts return policy is actually fairly shopper-friendly, but only if you understand all the fine print, and theres quite a bit of fine print. While most shoppers assume Walmart gives you 90 days to return everything, there are a ton of exceptions. These include shorter return windows, receipt requirements, and category-specific rules that can catch even savvy shoppers off guard. Heres a full breakdown of how Walmarts return policy currently works, plus the smartest ways to protect yourself and maximize your future refunds. The standard Walmart return window For most items bought in-store, on Walmart.com, and through the Walmart app you get 90 days from purchase, or delivery, to return the item. That 90-day return window includes most: Household goods Clothing Toys Home dcor Small kitchen items Automotive accessories You can return items in-store, via the mail, and via Walmarts app return process. Refunds generally go back to your original payment method that you used. Pro tip: Similar to Amazon, the Walmart website sells items that come from third-party sellers, called Walmart Marketplace. Be aware that sometimes these items come with a shorter return window. So, before buying expensive items on Walmart.com, check: Sold by Walmart versusMarketplace seller Seller ratings Return policy details Restocking fees Many shoppers never notice theyre buying from a third party, then get a big surprise when they try to return the item. Electronics have a MUCH shorter return window This is where many shoppers get burned as they automatically assume everything is 90 days. Most consumer electronics sold by Walmart only have a 30-day return window. This includes things like: TVs Laptops Tablets Cameras Gaming systems Drones Hoverboards Wireless phones have an even shorter return window of just 14 days. Pro tip: Keep the original packaging for electronics until you know youre keeping the item. Walmart… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of PressureThe agency’s top food official will step in to the role after Dr. Makary privately said he opposed the administration decision to approve flavored vapes. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
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- California flavor bans tied to lower teen vaping rates, study findsMassive youth survey suggests local tobacco restrictions may reduce e-cigarette use over time By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2026 Researchers analyzed survey data from more than 2.8 million California middle and high school students. Areas with flavored tobacco bans reported lower youth vaping rates than areas without restrictions. The study found no evidence that the bans led to an increase in cigarette smoking among teens. Flavored vape products have been at the center of public health debates for years, especially because flavors like fruit, mint, and candy are often seen as appealing to younger users. Now, a new California-based study suggests local restrictions on flavored tobacco products may be linked to lower rates of teen vaping. Researchers from University of California San Diego and San Diego State University examined how local flavored tobacco bans affected youth vaping habits across California communities. Their findings, published in JAMA Health Forum, showed that students living in areas with these policies were less likely to report current e-cigarette use compared with students in places without such bans. Our findings suggest that local flavored tobacco bans can be an effective strategy for reducing youth e-cigarette use, researcher Eric Leas, Ph.D., MPH, said in a news release. Importantly, we did not find evidence that these policies led young people to switch to cigarettes, which has been a major concern raised in policy debates. The study To study the impact of those local policies, the research team analyzed responses from 2,805,708 students who participated in the California Healthy Kids Survey between 2017 and 2022. The survey included students in seventh, ninth, and eleventh grades and asked questions about tobacco and e-cigarette use during the previous month. Researchers compared students attending schools in jurisdictions that had active flavored tobacco bans with students in areas that did not. They used a statistical method known as a dynamic difference-in-differences analysis, which allowed them to evaluate how vaping trends changed over time as different communities adopted the restrictions at different points. The analysis also adjusted for several community-level factors that could influence tobacco use, including racial and ethnic diversity, poverty levels, and educational attainment. According to the study, this approach helped researchers better isolate the association between flavored tobacco bans and youth vaping behaviors. The results The results showed lower vaping rates among students living in areas with flavored… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
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