Best holiday gaming gifts for every player level

Grab your controller and put on your headset—these are the gifts that can earn you a serious high score with the gamer in your life.

North Texas gas prices drop to $3.15 per gallon as national average dips below $4

North Texas gas prices fell to around $3.15 per gallon as national averages dropped below $4 for the first time in seven months, though an expert warns holiday travel demands could push fuel prices back up.

Holiday gifts for the home and entertaining

Whether you’re bringing a host gift or getting your own home ready, these are the products that will make everyone want to come “home" for the holidays.

Gift Guide 2026: Viral Gifts
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello helps you shop the most viral products this Christmas season. 

635K Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over power steering failure risk; 1 injury reported

Honda is recalling more than a half-million vehicles, including its own Pilot SUV as well as two models sold under its upscale Acura brand, because of a power steering issue that has already resulted in at least one person being injured.

Top 10 toys for your 2026 holiday gift list

We sifted through hundreds of submissions, but only 10 earned a spot on this year’s list.

Over 1.2M Ford Explorers investigated over airbags deploying unexpectedly

The investigation impacts certain model Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The hottest tech of the season

These gizmos and gadgets make perfect gifts for the techie in your family, the people who already have the latest device, but somehow still want one more.

4 varieties of Brad's Crunchy Kale, Veggie Chips recalled over possible toxic metal contamination

Four varieties of plant-based crunchy kale and veggie chips kale products are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain elevated levels of a toxic metal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. 

Recalled baby bottle sterilizer dryer could overheat, cause burns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about a countertop baby bottle and breast pump parts sterilizer and dryer because of a risk that it can overheat and cause burns.

Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.

Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed

As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holiday in your area.

More than 10,000 slide playsets recalled over entrapment, strangulation hazards

About 10,000 slide playsets have been recalled because openings in the products can trap a child’s head and neck, posing serious injury or death hazards.

These trending products are the most viral gifts of the year

You’ve seen these products flood your algorithm. There’s a reason why they’re the most viral gifts of the year!

More than 175k air fryers sold at Target recalled for burn hazard

Gourmia is recalling about 175,951 of their stainless steel 9 Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens because the units’ doors can unexpectedly close while removing hot food.