Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen recalled over benzene presence

Benzene is a highly flammable, widely used chemical that’s present throughout the environment. It can cause cancer with repeated exposure at high enough levels.

Demand for senior living homes surging amid hot housing market

More seniors are choosing senior living for a sense of community after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the hot housing market is helping them pay for it

More senior citizens turning to ?Senior Living? facilities across the US
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares the decision more senior citizens are making about their living situation and how the hot housing market is helping them pay for it.

Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers

The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.

How Houston businesses are dealing with ?shrinkflation?
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We?ve been talking about ?shrinkflation? for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.

How inflation impacting mega million lottery sales in Texas
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The economy has more Americans hoping to cash in on the $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how many tickets Texas expects to sell.

Best Buy opens mini ‘digital-first’ store; 7-foot display will tell you how to shop

The Monroe, North Carolina, store is 5,000-square feet and tests a "digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select your product and get advice digitally while in the store."

Save Me Steve: Radio Flyer M880 eBike Review

After years of resisting, consumer reporter Steve Noviello is finally reviewing an ebike. Times have changed. Here is why he decided to try the Radio Flyer M880 and his overall impressions after riding it for two weeks.

US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years

New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.

New temp-service expanding into Houston, offering to make gig economy more secure for workers

One of the most significant changes to the job market, since the start of the pandemic, has been the massive growth in gig work. Whether by necessity, or convenience, temporary and freelance jobs have become very popular.

Enjoy Life expands recall of baked goods and snacks due to potential plastic pieces

Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.

IRS working to increase audit rates for high-earning Americans

The IRS announced it will begin increasing audit rates for high-earning Americans making more than $100,000 a year.

Houston housing markets cooling down despite inflation
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about why the Houston housing market is cooling down.