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.
Houston-area mega-church pastor falls victim to scheme targeting Wells Fargo customers
Wells Fargo says they're reviewing the case of a Houston-area pastor who says he lost over $18,000 in an elaborate scheme.
Wells Fargo says they're reviewing the case of a Houston-area pastor who says he lost over $18,000 in an elaborate scheme.
Whataburger offering 75-cent burgers to celebrate 75th anniversary
Whataburger is turning 75 and celebrating with 75-cent burgers. Here's how to grab the deal.
Whataburger is turning 75 and celebrating with 75-cent burgers. Here's how to grab the deal.
FTC nets $145 million settlement over robocall scheme targeting consumers
MediaAlpha and Prudential's Assurance IQ targeted consumers with robocalls after harvesting personal data.
MediaAlpha and Prudential's Assurance IQ targeted consumers with robocalls after harvesting personal data.
Solar tax credits going away
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
If you've been thinking about going solar power, you may have to fact higher costs from tariffs and a big tax credit is going away sooner rather than planned. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has all you need to know.
Another Wells Fargo customer caught up in an elaborate scheme gets his money back after FOX 26 gets involved
What Clifton Donato says happened to him is a tune we've heard many times.
What Clifton Donato says happened to him is a tune we've heard many times.
Tax Free Weekend Texas 2025: What to know before school supply shopping
School is starting, and that means many families will be out shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Thankfully, this weekend is Tax-Free Weekend in the state of Texas.
School is starting, and that means many families will be out shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies. Thankfully, this weekend is Tax-Free Weekend in the state of Texas.
Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms
The plant-based Feel Free tonic, made with kratom leaf and kava extract, is intended for users 21 and older.
The plant-based Feel Free tonic, made with kratom leaf and kava extract, is intended for users 21 and older.