More parents unknowingly buying counterfeit child car seats
Car accidents are the leading cause of child injuries and death. But more parents are unknowingly taking an extra risk by strapping their kids into counterfeit car seats.
Car accidents are the leading cause of child injuries and death. But more parents are unknowingly taking an extra risk by strapping their kids into counterfeit car seats.
General Motors recalls hundreds of vehicles
General motors is recalling hundreds of vehicles over faulty airbag inflators. GM says about 900 of its vehicles in the United States and Canada have defective Takata airbag inflators. The recall covers 2013 models of Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Volt and Buick's Verano vehicles.
General motors is recalling hundreds of vehicles over faulty airbag inflators. GM says about 900 of its vehicles in the United States and Canada have defective Takata airbag inflators. The recall covers 2013 models of Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Volt and Buick's Verano vehicles.
Frito-Lay recalls some Doritos over soy, wheat allergen concerns
PepsiCo-owned Frito-Lay is recalling a "limited number" of its Doritos potato chips because the packaging doesn't disclose common allergens, according to federal health officials.
PepsiCo-owned Frito-Lay is recalling a "limited number" of its Doritos potato chips because the packaging doesn't disclose common allergens, according to federal health officials.
Federal Trade Commission considers banning fake reviews: Buyer beware!
Experts warn shoppers to be cautious of online reviews as 40% are fake, prompting the Federal Trade Commission to consider prohibiting the buying and selling of fake reviews.
Experts warn shoppers to be cautious of online reviews as 40% are fake, prompting the Federal Trade Commission to consider prohibiting the buying and selling of fake reviews.
Overstock's website changes to Bed Bath & Beyond domain
The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and has become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and has become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
Nosh Simple in Houston: New prepared meal company aiming to deliver healthy food at low price
Nosh Simple is launching in Houston and hopes to make it easier to eat healthy meals at a price that can help families save money on food delivery.
Nosh Simple is launching in Houston and hopes to make it easier to eat healthy meals at a price that can help families save money on food delivery.
While feds consider crackdown, Amazon retailer offers gift card for 5-star reviews
Some retailers are still taking the chance of providing gift cards for 5-star reviews. FOX 26's Tom Zizka takes a look.
Some retailers are still taking the chance of providing gift cards for 5-star reviews. FOX 26's Tom Zizka takes a look.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
HHA offers programs to help housing voucher recipients reach goals, buy homes
HHA offers programs to help Section 8 voucher recipients buy homes, become self sufficient.
HHA offers programs to help Section 8 voucher recipients buy homes, become self sufficient.
Frontier launches monthly all-you-can-fly pass, but there's a catch
The new monthly Frontier pass is a spinoff of the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall and Winter Pass.
The new monthly Frontier pass is a spinoff of the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall and Winter Pass.
Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 pickups in US
Affected trucks could experience sudden activation of their electric parking brakes.
Affected trucks could experience sudden activation of their electric parking brakes.
Over 10,000 cases of Trader Joe's broccoli cheddar soup recalled due to bugs in florets
The recalled Trader Joe's soup went to stores in seven states.
The recalled Trader Joe's soup went to stores in seven states.
Tips to help teachers save on back-to-school supplies
Ways teachers can get classroom supplies for free or at low-cost.
Ways teachers can get classroom supplies for free or at low-cost.
Money: 401K withdrawals, other alternatives
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
This tough economy is leading more people to tap into their retirement accounts for cash. But this short-term fix can mean a long-term loss for your retirement. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on other options to make ends meet.
Feds consider cracking down on e-bikes after battery explosions cause deadly fires
Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.
Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.
Gen Z weighs in on tipping culture
Bankrate's survey reveals Gen Zers are the worst tippers. FOX 26 interns give us their take on tipping culture.
Bankrate's survey reveals Gen Zers are the worst tippers. FOX 26 interns give us their take on tipping culture.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in effort to slow inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession.
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession.
Why 'loud quitting' is not recommended by job experts (hint: grace and dignity are far better)
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Spotify hikes prices for its 200 million premium subscribers
This is Spotify's first rate hike for Premium plans since the music subscription service launched in 2011.
This is Spotify's first rate hike for Premium plans since the music subscription service launched in 2011.
Houston leisure and hospitality jobs take an unexpected dip
A new report is suggesting that job numbers are slowing. One restaurant owner shares his experience after closing his restaurant.
A new report is suggesting that job numbers are slowing. One restaurant owner shares his experience after closing his restaurant.