Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Mushrooms are having a moment
Mushrooms are becoming more popular. Along with finding them in the produce aisle, you’ll see them in snacks, broths, supplements, and even coffee and tea. Consumer Reports says the popularity of these fantastic fungi is well deserved!
Travel Tuesday 2024: Here's when it is and how to snag the best deals
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Govee electric space heaters recalled over fire and burn risks
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
What to take for a headache
You got a headache...so what can you do to get rid of it? Consumer Reports explains what to take to treat the dreaded head pain.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Lead dangers in cinnamon
A pantry staple found in many of our kitchens may be toxic. That’s the alarming takeaway from a new Consumer Reports investigation into lead in ground cinnamon.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Sweet on trendy sugars
A slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut sugar, agave nectar, and date sugar are making waves. But are they any better for you? Consumer Reports finds out.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
New 'click-to-cancel' subscriptions rule
The FTC recently voted to approve a "click to cancel" rule. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello joined FOX6 WakeUp News to explain what it means for you.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
Costco issues recall notices for frozen waffles, freeze dried meat over listeria concerns
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.