Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds

Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.

Ford issues recall, asks SUV owners park outside over engine fire concerns

The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Clam recall: Bumble Bee smoked clams contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ FDA says

Studies have linked "forever chemicals" to several health issues, including increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, developmental effects and cancer.

Marriott confirms another data breach at one of its hotels

Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.

Texas Utility Help can help low-income Texans pay utility bills

Texas homeowners and renters may submit an application for Texas Utility Help if their household income is at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and they meet other eligibility criteria.

Available resources for Houston-area seniors struggling with inflation

Many senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, say high inflation is making it harder to put food on the table or pay for prescriptions, and it is forcing them to make tough financial decisions.

New tool to help senior citizens struggling financially amid inflation
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more details on the new tool to help a lot of those senior residents find resources to make ends meet.

Available resources for Houston-area seniors struggling with inflation
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Many senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, say high inflation is making it harder to put food on the table or pay for prescriptions, and it is forcing them to make tough financial decisions.

2022 Amazon Prime Day deals and tips
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Amazon is announcing new deals for this year?s Amazon Prime Day. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Lisa Leung from Amazon Prime about some of this year?s biggest deals.

Smithfield Foods settles pork price-fixing lawsuit for $42M

Smithfield Foods will pay restaurants and caterers $42 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the giant meat producer of conspiring to inflate pork prices.