Rental car companies using AI to catch car damage, billing customers
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
If you're renting a car, be aware some rental companies are using AI to catch dings on some rental cars and denting customers' wallets. How are they doing it? And can you avoid being billed?
AI detecting rental car damage
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
Some rental car companies have started using AI technology to detect damage on rental cars, which can spot very small scratches, dents, and dings. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on the technology.
FDA warns of possible radioactive frozen shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain lots of Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible exposure to Cesium-137, a radioactive substance.
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain lots of Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible exposure to Cesium-137, a radioactive substance.
Range Rover, Ford, Nissan among more than 300,000 vehicles recalled: See the list
Car owners of the recalled vehicles will receive a notice in the mail with more information. Here's what you need to know.
Car owners of the recalled vehicles will receive a notice in the mail with more information. Here's what you need to know.
New homes are smaller – but more expensive – per square foot, study finds
New homes are getting smaller – but way more expensive. Here’s where buyers are hit hardest.
New homes are getting smaller – but way more expensive. Here’s where buyers are hit hardest.
Student loan defaults rising, what to know about repayment plan changes
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan defaults are rising fast, so here's what to know about changes happening with repayment plans.
Student loan repayment plan changes: What to know
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
Defaults on student loans are continuing to rise and the Department of Education says millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments. Many changes to repayment plans has left borrowers confused and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down what's happening.
More than 30K wireless power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions
Power banks sold on Amazon and at Home Depot caused $20,000 in property damage, regulators say.
Power banks sold on Amazon and at Home Depot caused $20,000 in property damage, regulators say.
FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Ulta and Target to end in-store partnership in 2026
Ulta Beauty and Target have “mutually agreed” to close the mini-Ultas inside Target stores next year.
Ulta Beauty and Target have “mutually agreed” to close the mini-Ultas inside Target stores next year.
Free Chick-fil-A breakfast in Houston on Tuesdays: Dates, menu, how to get the deal
Chick-fil-A is offering Houston customers free breakfast for the next four Tuesdays. Here's how to get the deal and what items are on the menu.
Chick-fil-A is offering Houston customers free breakfast for the next four Tuesdays. Here's how to get the deal and what items are on the menu.
Non-profit paid off medical debt for 127K Texans after credit report ban reversed
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
Non-profit Undue Medical Debt has erased medical debt for 127,000 Texans as credit report ban is tossed out by a Texas district court judge.
FOX 26 viewer donates $1,000 to Fort Bend County Animal Shelter, says he'll donate more if others donate
Randy Hartley's generosity is known to FOX 26 viewers. Last May, he donated $6,000 to BARC.
Randy Hartley's generosity is known to FOX 26 viewers. Last May, he donated $6,000 to BARC.
Wells Fargo returns $3,900 to scheme victim after FOX 26 gets involved
When we met Clifton Donato last week, his Wells Fargo tune had a familiar ring. We've heard this scheme so many times, we could set it to music.
When we met Clifton Donato last week, his Wells Fargo tune had a familiar ring. We've heard this scheme so many times, we could set it to music.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Sugar cookies sold at Target recalled over potential wood contamination
Hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target have been recalled across 20 states. Here’s what we know.
Hundreds of cases of sugar cookies sold at Target have been recalled across 20 states. Here’s what we know.
AOL still offers dial-up internet, but not for long
The iconic internet dial-up service became a staple for people nationwide helping them stay connected online.
The iconic internet dial-up service became a staple for people nationwide helping them stay connected online.
Scammers using AI to apply for jobs, infiltrate companies
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
In a fast-growing scheme, scammers are using avatars in virtual job interviews to get hired, then steal company data.
Increase in deepfake job applicants
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Ai is now threatening the security and hiring process for businesses and job seekers nationwide. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows what you need to know to avoid this scam.
Mispackaged ice cream recalled
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.