Rental car prices up over 50%
One company says rental car prices have gone up over 50%. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can save a little money for that rental vehicle you may need this summer.
One company says rental car prices have gone up over 50%. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can save a little money for that rental vehicle you may need this summer.
Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
Solar umbrellas sold at Costco recalled after multiple fires
Six incidents of the lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire have been reported.
Six incidents of the lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire have been reported.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach
Toyota’s bZ4X vehicle was produced between March and June and is a key model in the automaker’s plans to strengthen its electric car lineup.
Toyota’s bZ4X vehicle was produced between March and June and is a key model in the automaker’s plans to strengthen its electric car lineup.
Meals on Wheels says inflation driving more seniors to need food delivery services
Meals on Wheels officials say more seniors are reaching out for meal delivery services during high inflation.
Meals on Wheels officials say more seniors are reaching out for meal delivery services during high inflation.
Meals on Wheels says inflation driving more seniors to need food delivery services
Meals on Wheels officials say more seniors are reaching out for meal delivery services during high inflation.
Meals on Wheels officials say more seniors are reaching out for meal delivery services during high inflation.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
President Biden pushing Congress for 3-month gas tax holiday
As gas prices hover around historically high levels, President Joe Biden is now pushing on congress to pass a federal gas tax holiday.
As gas prices hover around historically high levels, President Joe Biden is now pushing on congress to pass a federal gas tax holiday.
Flight attendant bluntly shares travel tips: ‘We will not help you if you are mean’
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
How to find, reduce wasted energy in your home amid Houston heatwave
A home energy audit can detect wasted energy and help lower your bill.
A home energy audit can detect wasted energy and help lower your bill.
How to do an energy audit, reduce wasted energy amid Houston heatwave
Home energy bills are spiking right now in this heat wave. One way to knock them down is an energy audit to see where your home is wasting energy.
Home energy bills are spiking right now in this heat wave. One way to knock them down is an energy audit to see where your home is wasting energy.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Map: Which states have the highest and lowest gas tax?
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
Dramatic pilot shortage slowing air travel
The number of flight delays and cancellations was an improvement over the busy Father's Day / Juneteenth holiday weekend that affected untold travel plans. Over the four-day weekend, roughly 20,000 flights were canceled or delayed.
The number of flight delays and cancellations was an improvement over the busy Father's Day / Juneteenth holiday weekend that affected untold travel plans. Over the four-day weekend, roughly 20,000 flights were canceled or delayed.
For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Conserve water: City of Houston enters Stage 1 of drought contingency plan
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.
'Breaking Bad' actor says Americans should 'stfu' about gas prices if they 'love capitalism so much'
The national average for a gallon of gas sits at more than $4.98.
The national average for a gallon of gas sits at more than $4.98.
Daily Harvest recalls French Lentil, Leek Crumbles following reports of severe illnesses
Daily Harvest announced that it received an undisclosed number of customer reports that the "French Lentil + Leek Crumbles has caused gastrointestinal issues."
Daily Harvest announced that it received an undisclosed number of customer reports that the "French Lentil + Leek Crumbles has caused gastrointestinal issues."
Ford CFO flags increase in car loan delinquencies
Average monthly car loan payments hit a record of $656 for new vehicles, $546 for used vehicles in May: Edmunds.
Average monthly car loan payments hit a record of $656 for new vehicles, $546 for used vehicles in May: Edmunds.