ACA enrollment open, researchers warn of look-alike offers

Researchers say misleading marketing is duping consumers into signing up for non-ACA plans that may not cover your needs.

Texas oyster season begins with challenges

As the Texas oyster season begins, with six months of access to public waters, the state’s $3 billion dollar industry is starting with a challenge.

J&J, Costco agree to settle lawsuit with consumers over recalled sunscreen

Several customers sued the companies over recalled sunscreen that contained benzene, a carcinogen linked to leukemia and other cancers.

Dole recalls bagged salads due to possible listeria risk

Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.

New social network app just for dogs!
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Dog owners, a new app is now in Houston to help you stay safe on dog walks and connect with other pet parents in your neighborhood. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.

New Paway app for fun and safe dog walks

A new app is now available in Houston to help keep dogs and their owners safe on dog walks.

Auto refinancing can save you money
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As used car prices are up 40% over last year, refinancing the vehicle could save money. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.

IBM, McDonald's to serve up automated drive-thru lanes with strategic partnership

IBM will help scale McDonald's automated order taking technology and tackle integrations, including additional languages, dialects and menu variations

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says

Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.

Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers

Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.

CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart

Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.

Beating the costume shortage with last minute, DIY costumes

We rounded up the experts to help you round up a costume that will not only save you money, but will help save the environment.