Popping the question? Here’s a look at lab-grown diamonds vs. natural diamonds
Valentine’s Day is among the most popular days of the year to get engaged, meaning many are likely in the market for a diamond ring to give to their special someone.
AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies
Amid high egg prices, some social media users are claiming that common chicken feed products are preventing their own hens from laying eggs. But poultry experts say there’s no evidence for such claims.
Super Bowl commercials sell out, most spots cost between $6-7 million
Last year's Super Bowl was dubbed the “Crypto Bowl” -- but that won't be the case this year. Expect to see a lot more beer commercials.
Hundreds of sandwiches, snacks, and more recalled over listeria risk
The recall by Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC involves more than 400 products sold between Jan. 24 and Jan. 30 and distributed to several East Coast states.
Firefighters warn a Tesla fire is 'one of our worst nightmares'
Electric vehicle fires in US take hours and thousands of gallons of water to extinguish.
Meal kits: New idea to help Houston families in food deserts
A grocery store in a Houston food desert offers meal kits with low-cost, nutritious recipes.
US tells owners to park these old Honda models until air bags are fixed
Honda said it has reached out to the owners more than 18 million times with mailed notices, emails, phone calls and even home visits. The company says repairs are free and parts are available.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Scammers using AI to personalize phishing emails
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you should watch out for.
Artificial Intelligence making job scams more dangerous
Crooks are using artificial intelligence to create dangerous job scams so here are some tips to avoid them.
Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions
A holiday travel disruption caused more than two million passengers to have their plans upended and took airlines a week to recover.
Bugatti sells last gas-powered car for auction record $10.7 million
This unique car was the only model created by Bugatti and can reach 62 miles per hour in just over two seconds.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
Nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat, poultry products recalled due to packaging defect
Conagra Brands issued the recall after discovering a packaging issue that may have spoiled certain canned meat and poultry products that shipped nationwide, officials said.
Electric cars: What to consider when buying an electric vehicle
More customers are becoming interested in electric cars, so here are some tools to compare true driving costs for electric and gas-powered vehicles.
What you should consider when buying an electric vehicle
Consumer Reports says 14% more consumers are interested in going electric the next time they buy a car. EVs are often more expensive to buy but experts say they can reduce your costs per mile. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what to consider when going electric.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Harris County Commissioners approve new toll-road discount for drivers
There's some good news for Harris County drivers who use toll-roads in the Houston area.
Nationwide shortage of pharmacists prompts chains to restrict pharmacy hours
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies.