Consumer Reports says Kroger shoppers have unknowingly been paying full price for scores of items advertised as discounted or on sale, following a monthslong investigation.

Texas is offering a tax-free weekend for emergency preparation supplies, running from Saturday morning to midnight Monday.

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards.

Jacqueline Laforcade kept getting denied when she applied for credit. She learned it was because she was listed as deceased on her credit report.

Evidence shows that the synthetic dye can cause cancer in lab animals.

The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles.

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz says it's no longer serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools.

It's a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries.

Most parents think that products made specifically for babies would be gentle and free from anything harsh or potentially dangerous. But, that’s not always the case.

To help you strike a balance between cost and safety Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) identified more than 50 used cars under $20,000 with top safety and reliability ratings.

Find the best sunscreens of 2024 for effective protection against sunburn and skin cancer.

Get ready for summer fun in the sun with the best beach and pool gear!

Mosquitoes can spread diseases like West Nile, which typically show up in the summer. We show you how the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.

Consumer Reports says their testing shows Lunchables and similar lunch kits contain relatively high levels of lead, cadmium and sodium and all but one contain harmful plasticizers.

We’ve all been there. The washer sounds like a jet engine and then suddenly stops mid-cycle. It’s the age-old question every homeowner will face. To repair or to replace? Consumer Reports has what to consider before you fix or nix.

On Sunday, a Houston child was left in critical condition after her family’s Uber driver chased another vehicle and got into a crash.

Consumer Reports says some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely.

Nearly five million popular portable blenders were recently recalled because of potentially serious safety issues. Now, Consumer Reports puts the newly designed replacement to the test and offers some advice for blender buyers before making a purchase.

In recent months the Stanley Quencher has become a must-have for millions of fans—enjoying a wave of endorsements from TikTok creators to being spoofed on “Saturday Night Live.”

For Christmas shoppers that signed up for those buy now, pay later plans, the holidays are over and it’s time to pay up—maybe more than you expected. So, Consumer Reports is here to make sense of these short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.

Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant. From packaged produce to meat, canned foods to fast food, you name it, it probably contains some form of a chemical used to make plastic.

Winter driving can make your car filthy!

Winter brings cold weather and tonight it will dip into the 30′s!

With the holidays also comes holiday parties—at work, at friends or family, or perhaps at your own home—and that means stocking up on drinks. Wherever it is, it might be a good idea to have some nonalcoholic beverages on hand, because not everyone will necessarily feel like drinking alcohol. Consumer Reports taste-tested nonalcoholic sparkling wines to find you the best substitute for those Champagne toasts.

Nearly one-in-six adults have trouble hearing, but few people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid use one. The availability of over-the-counter devices means that getting a hearing aid is now easier than ever, but where to begin?

You can buy them just about anywhere. Some are cheap, some are expensive. So how do you know which ones will last? Consumer Reports recently tested charging cords and reveals if you really need to pay a premium to get a cord you can count on.

With drier winter air plus cold and flu season coming, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably.

Before you allow your kids to dive into all their chocolate loot, Consumer Reports has some advice for all the ghouls out there.

Whataburger opened a new digital kitchen restaurant in Austin, Texas on Tuesday.

Blue Bell ice cream is a favorite for many people.

The 1916 Runge House in Galveston is now on sale in the East End Historic District.

Students can now apply for Chick-fil-A’s 2024 scholarships to continue their education and “make a positive impact in the future.”

Target recalled 2.2 million Threshold Candles on Thursday after the products were said to be hazardous.

Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey.

The return of the summer heat means our state bird is swarming! We’re talking about mosquitos. Before you buy bug spray or any type of repellent, you should know if they actually work.

Whether you have a go-to detergent or you buy whatever is on sale, you should know not all laundry detergents are created equal. Higher-priced detergents don't always get your clothes as clean as less expensive products.

Two key groups that offer automobile safety ratings have yanked their top endorsements from some Tesla vehicles because the company has stopped using radar on its safety systems.

Consumer Reports says it was able to easily trick a Tesla into driving in the car's Autopilot mode without a person in the driver’s seat.

Consumer Reports is known for telling us the best appliances, products and cars to buy. They're not holding back, now publishing a list of more than 100 of the worst used cars you can buy.

HOUSTON – When you shop around for car insurance, you probably realize your driving record and what you drive will determine how much you’ll pay for coverage. Now, a new study shows some auto insurance companies are charging customers more based on their education level and their job. Consumer Reports got quotes from eight different insurance companies for a 30-year-old woman with a clean driving record driving a 2016 Toyota Camry LE. Which companies are charging more for customers with no college degreeThree companies charged more when the only difference was the lack of a college degree. In its study, Consumer Reports found Allstate, State Farm and Travelers do not ask prospective customers about their job or education levels.

DETROIT – Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey. Mazda took top honors for the first time in the survey, which this year included Consumer Reports organization members who own more than 300,000 vehicles from model years 2000 to 2020. Consumer Reports said that the Ford Explorer SUV, redesigned for the 2020 model year, is among the lowest-scoring models of any manufacturer with transmission, electronic, and engine issues. Only the company's Model 3 small car was rated as reliable and recommended by Consumer Reports. Nearly half of the new models have much worse than average reliability, Consumer Reports said.

HOUSTON – Millions of homeowners use video doorbells for added security, but the technology may actually put you at greater risk of getting hacked. Consumer Reports tested 24 video doorbells to find out which are the safest and what you can do to make your system harder for hackers to get through. Even if hackers get your password, they won’t be able to get into your system. Consumer Reports found only five brands of video doorbells that offer two-factor authentication. Consumer Reports says these doorbells are most vulnerable because they expose email addresses, passwords and wifi names and passwords:

HOUSTON – Many homeowners that are having a hard time paying their mortgage during this pandemic can ask their mortgage company for help. But Consumer Reports researchers said many mortgage companies were giving homeowners who called inaccurate information. There are four options homeowners and mortgage companies can choose to repay those skipped payments back when the homeowner gets back on their feet. You can find out if you have a federally-backed mortgage, by using Fannie Mae’s look-up tool or calling 800-232-6643. If your mortgage is federally backed, and you need help, call your mortgage company back and ask for it.