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  • JetBlue Damaged Your Expensive Luggage. Who Should Pay to Fix It?
    A treasured 1970s heirloom left Florida intact, and arrived on Long Island ripped apart. Why wouldn’t the airline compensate her for the $600 in repairs? ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    THE NEW YORK TIMES – Travel | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    27 mins ago
  • $2.67 billion finally headed for Blue Cross Blue Shield policyholders
    Its one of the largest health insurance payouts in history By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 12, 2026 Millions of former and current Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) policyholders are finally set to receive payouts from a $2.67 billion antitrust class-action settlement, with checks expected to begin going out in May 2026. The settlement resolves claims that more than 30 BCBS plans unlawfully limited competition in health insurance markets, a case first filed in 2013. Roughly $2 billion of the fund will go to approved claimants after legal fees, with individual payments varying widely based on premiums paid and coverage type. After more than a decade of litigation and lengthy delays, payouts from one of the largest antitrust settlements in U.S. health insurance history are finally about to reach the wallets of millions of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) policyholders.… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    CONSUMER AFFAIRS – General | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    1 hour ago
  • NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years
    Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    BBC NEWS – Health | Health & WellnessThu, February 12, 2026
    2 hours ago
  • Living alone now costs renters an extra $10,470 a year, Zillow finds
    Couples can save nearly $21,000 annually by sharing housing By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 12, 2026 Living solo comes with plenty of perks independence, privacy and full control of the thermostat. But that freedom also comes with a price tag. A new Zillow Rentals analysis finds the national singles tax the extra amount renters pay to live alone rather than share housing now totals $10,470 per year. With typical U.S. apartment rent at $1,745, up 30% over the past five years, solo renters are footing the full bill instead of splitting costs with roommates. Zillow has chosen Valentine's week to release a study showing that living alone is significantly more costly than sharing a home with a partner. It probably shouldnt be the main reason to move in together, but Zillow points out that it does have its financial… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    CONSUMER AFFAIRS – General | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    2 hours ago
  • That email claiming to be from Microsoft support is probably a fake
    Here are the red flags that give it away By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs February 12, 2026 Scammers are sending emails that appear to come from Microsoft, warning users their accounts face suspension or deletion. The messages use urgent language and official-looking logos to pressure recipients into clicking malicious links. Security experts say the goal is to steal login credentials and gain access to email, financial accounts and personal data. Consumers are reporting a surge in scam emails that appear to come from Microsoft, warning recipients of serious problems with their email accounts and urging immediate action. The messages, which often feature Microsofts logo and branding, claim that the recipients account has been flagged for unusual activity, is over quota, or will be permanently suspended unless the user verifies their information within 24 hours. Cybersecurity experts say the emails are… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    CONSUMER AFFAIRS – General | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    2 hours ago
  • Markets/Coverages: Re/Insurer Canopius Launches Natural Resources Team
    Canopius, the international specialty and property/casualty re/insurer, has announced the creation of its consolidated Natural Resources team in response to market demand. The team encompasses energy, heavy industry and construction to better reflect how brokers in these classes allocate business. … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    INSURANCE JOURNAL – General | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    2 hours ago
  • Portugal Deadly Floods Force Evacuations, Collapse Main Highway
    Thousands of people fled their homes in central Portugal after rising waters burst through the banks of the Mondego River, flooding roads, collapsing critical infrastructure and leaving vast areas of farmland under water. At least 3,000 people were evacuated in … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
    INSURANCE JOURNAL – General | Consumers & ShoppingThu, February 12, 2026
    3 hours ago
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