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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies.
'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.
Walmart trying out more 'upscale' stores with launch of new designs, upgrades
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
To tip or not to tip? Is inflation discouraging people from leaving gratuity?
More businesses are adding an option to leave a tip, and it’s just one more expense added to high inflation and rising interest rates.
More businesses are adding an option to leave a tip, and it’s just one more expense added to high inflation and rising interest rates.
Where people moved in 2022: Florida showed gains, California showed declines
This was the first time since 1957 that Florida’s population grew faster than anywhere else across the U.S.
This was the first time since 1957 that Florida’s population grew faster than anywhere else across the U.S.
Company recalling over 52K pounds of sausage products over listeria concerns
The products 'may be adulterated with' Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
The products 'may be adulterated with' Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Buying a home is now more affordable than renting in these 5 US cities
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
While renting is more affordable than owning in 45 out of the country's 50 largest cities, there are five cities where a person may consider buying instead.
Major insurers plan to drop two car models' coverage due to thefts: report
Because of a rise in thefts, at least two major car insurers are reportedly not writing new insurance policies for some models and years of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Because of a rise in thefts, at least two major car insurers are reportedly not writing new insurance policies for some models and years of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Properly Tied children’s lounge pants recalled over potential burn hazard
U.S. consumer safety officials said the children’s lounge pants failed to meet federal flammability standards, which could pose a burn risk who kids who wear them.
U.S. consumer safety officials said the children’s lounge pants failed to meet federal flammability standards, which could pose a burn risk who kids who wear them.
Survey ranks Buc-ee's #1 for customer service among other gas stations
According to the survey, Buc-ee’s ranked number one for customer service, second for food, and third for both cleanliness and cost.
According to the survey, Buc-ee’s ranked number one for customer service, second for food, and third for both cleanliness and cost.
Lowe's pioneers system to solve organized retail crime
The technology makes tools inoperable until a scanner at the register activates a special chip during checkout.
The technology makes tools inoperable until a scanner at the register activates a special chip during checkout.
ZLINE gas range recall expands due to carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Roughly 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges sold at stores like Best Buy, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot have now been recalled after dozens of reports of carbon monoxide emission, the CPSC said.
Roughly 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges sold at stores like Best Buy, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot have now been recalled after dozens of reports of carbon monoxide emission, the CPSC said.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
Ford recalls 462K vehicles to fix backup camera
Ford says the backup camera can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed.
Ford says the backup camera can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.



















