Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
Odometer rollback on the rise: How you can spot it
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on how you can spot an odometer rollback on a vehicle.
Financial experts have predicted a recession, but some unique indicators may tell more
Some say a recession is coming, but there are some ways to see what's happening in the economy.
Unique recession indicators
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says some other, more unique indicators can show what's going on with consumers regarding the economy.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Report finds odometer rollbacks rising, costing used car buyers thousands
CARFAX reports odometer tampering has shot up 14% in two years.
Rising cases of odometer rollbacks
Carfax reveals a 13% surge in the number of vehicles with rolled-back odometers on Texas roads over the past two years, posing a threat to car shoppers
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
How is the economy impacting holiday shopping?
Holiday shopping is being impacted by the state of the economy.
What is Pantone's 2024 color of the year?
Pantone said the color represents nurturing empathy and compassion in a “time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives.”
The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
QR codes could lead to identity theft, FTC warns
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.
Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
AI gift ideas: New apps use artificial intelligence for personalized suggestions
New apps with AI generate personalized holiday gift ideas.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023
If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.
3rd US death reported in salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cantaloupe
The salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupe has also killed five people in Canada, according to health officials. Here’s what you need to know about the expanded fruit recall.
Circle K gas discount: 40 cents off per gallon in Houston area on Thursday afternoon
Circle K customers in the Houston area can save 40 cents per gallon of fuel from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, among other discounts. Here's how it works.
Starbucks drinks are half off on Thursdays in December – here's how it works
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
Here's where you'll get the most apartment space for $1,700 a month in rent
These southern and midwestern cities will get you the most legroom for $1,700 a month in rent.
Home sales stressed by high mortgage rates and prices
Expensive prices are high interest rates are continuing to make it hard for home buyers to find a home.