Wendy's is offering free fries for 'Fry-day the 13th'

The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.

Dating or being defrauded? How romance scams target hopeless romantics

The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.

Consumer Product Safety Commission proposes banning gas stoves
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A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.

LG recalls 52,000 giant TVs at risk of ‘serious tip-over’

The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.

Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says

Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.

Chipotle to give 3,100 fans free burritos for a year — here's how to win

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.

Egg prices rise more than 64% in some states

The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.

State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds

The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.

Investigators find most credit card skimmers in Houston
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A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.

Study finds best and worst states to raise a family in 2023

“The ideal city is one that’s affordable to live in during this time of high inflation but also offers quality schools, healthcare and entertainment,” WalletHub said. So, which state takes the cake?

BMW recalling thousands of vehicles over software malfunction

If you drive a BMW, your vehicle could be the subject of a recall. The automaker is recalling thousands of vehicles over a software malfunction.

Romance scammers: Record losses reported by dating app users

Users of dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, Match and Plenty of Fish will now see warnings and reminders about potential online romance scams and fraud.

This $3K self-driving stroller will turn your baby into a James Bond villain

The smart stroller is sure to turn your baby into something akin to a James Bond villain with high-tech features like environmental danger alerts, intelligent braking and 360-degree monitoring.

Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles

The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.

Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.