Supporters booking Airbnb's to send Ukrainians money
After seeing families fleeing Ukraine, thousands of people have started booking Airbnb rentals in the war-torn country. They don't plan to travel there. They're using the platform to get money into the hands of Ukrainians fast.
After seeing families fleeing Ukraine, thousands of people have started booking Airbnb rentals in the war-torn country. They don't plan to travel there. They're using the platform to get money into the hands of Ukrainians fast.
Donors booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains why donors are booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains why donors are booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis weighs heavy as CERAWeek, thousands of energy leaders return to Houston
After nearly two weeks of deepening crisis in Ukraine, oil prices have reached $120 a barrel and pushed gasoline prices to record levels. In Houston, that concern is front-and-center of a massive meeting of energy leaders.
After nearly two weeks of deepening crisis in Ukraine, oil prices have reached $120 a barrel and pushed gasoline prices to record levels. In Houston, that concern is front-and-center of a massive meeting of energy leaders.
Hostilities in Ukraine are forcing oil prices to soar, take a bite out of household budgets
Just a week after the invasion, crude was selling at $115 a barrel, the highest since the summer of 2014. Russia's economy is heavily reliant on oil, providing about 8% of the global supply, so the instability is what's pushing prices higher.
Just a week after the invasion, crude was selling at $115 a barrel, the highest since the summer of 2014. Russia's economy is heavily reliant on oil, providing about 8% of the global supply, so the instability is what's pushing prices higher.
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
Made green upgrades in 2021? Quick-start guide to energy tax credits
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Smart money moves before the Fed hikes interest rates
You have until March to make smart money moves before the Fed is expected to hike interest rates.
You have until March to make smart money moves before the Fed is expected to hike interest rates.
Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.
Survey finds Texas is third-best state for encouraging Black entrepreneurs
A new survey of Black-owned businesses finds their numbers surged during the pandemic. Research by UC Santa Cruz finds the number of Black-owned businesses grew by 38% between February 2020 and August 2021 while White and Asian-owned businesses contracted in the same time period.
A new survey of Black-owned businesses finds their numbers surged during the pandemic. Research by UC Santa Cruz finds the number of Black-owned businesses grew by 38% between February 2020 and August 2021 while White and Asian-owned businesses contracted in the same time period.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Navigating turbulence in the stock market amid the Russian-Ukraine Crisis
Financial experts offer advice to navigate a turbulent stock market.
Financial experts offer advice to navigate a turbulent stock market.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Ford recalls heavy-duty pickups; drive shafts can fracture
The Ford recall of nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years.
The Ford recall of nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years.
Russian invasion could impact prices at the pump
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter heather Sullivan tells us how the attack on Ukraine and sanctions on Russia will affect what you pay at the pump.
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter heather Sullivan tells us how the attack on Ukraine and sanctions on Russia will affect what you pay at the pump.
Russian invasion could impact prices at the pump
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could result in higher gas prices.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could result in higher gas prices.
Oil prices jump; Ukraine-Russia conflict could push inflation to 10% as invasion begins
U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine could push it even higher.
U.S. inflation is already at the highest level in four decades. Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine could push it even higher.