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- FTC ends scrutiny of Mars acquisition of Kellogg brands
M&Ms, Snickers, Pringles and Pop-Tarts to be one big happy family By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs July 2, 2025 Lots of things that sound simple are actually pretty complicated. Take cereal and snacks. Simple enough, right? Yes, except that they're a multi-billion dollar business owned by some of the world's most powerful corporations. And lately, the big candy companies have been rushing to consolidate as inflation-weary consumers cut back on non-essential purchases. Under President Trump, theFederal Trade Commission is happy to oblige and has ended its review of Mars, Incorporated's $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, which owns legacy Kellogg brands after spinning off its North American cereals business in 2023. The FTC announced the action last week, saying it was ending its review early after more than a year of probing that found the "transaction does not meet the standard for an anticompetitive merger set by Section 7 of… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - Auto industry hits the brakes on digital dashboardsDrivers demanding physical controls for safety and usability reasons By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs July 2, 2025 Infotainment systems have become the top complaint about new vehicles, with drivers reporting frozen screens, confusing menus, and safety concerns about touchscreen-only controls Major automakers including Hyundai, Volkswagen, and BMW are bringing back physical buttons and knobs for essential functions like climate control and volume adjustment The industry reversal represents a significant admission that the all-touchscreen experiment failed, as manufacturers prioritize usability over futuristic aesthetics After years of racing toward sleek, minimalist touchscreen interfaces, major automakers are making a dramatic U-turn, bringing back the humble button and knob in response to mounting consumer frustration with digital-only car controls. The shift represents one of the most significant reversals in automotive design philosophy in recent memory, as manufacturers acknowledge that their pursuit of smartphone-like interfaces has created dangerous distractions for… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90
A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - Target enters summer deals season with grocery deals
The retailer’s Circle Week offers include buy-one-get-half-off specials on select foods ...[TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago - Judge Halts Mass Firings and Organizational Changes at H.H.S.In an order on Tuesday, a judge found the Trump administration’s plans to drastically change the structure and mission of the Department of Health and Human Services was probably unlawful. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
- How Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Insurers and CEOs Want to Know
When a hurricane or a wildfire strikes, the economic damage is usually very visible — roofs are ripped off or charred homes line roads. Heat waves cause financial damage, too, but it’s more diffuse: Farm crops might wither, construction workers … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago - Wegmans launches Instacart Caper Cart pilot programThe move marks the first time Wegmans has experimented with smart carts ...[TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
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