Deal or Dud: Spot My UV
Summer fun in the sun is no fun at all when your skin is not properly protected. But too many of us forget to apply that second round of sunscreen. So how about a colorful reminder? Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello puts Spot My UV to the Deal or Dud test.
Summer fun in the sun is no fun at all when your skin is not properly protected. But too many of us forget to apply that second round of sunscreen. So how about a colorful reminder? Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello puts Spot My UV to the Deal or Dud test.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Child tax credit: First payments go out July 15
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
The IRS said that the first payments from the expanded child tax credit signed into law with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package will begin hitting families’ bank accounts on July 15.
IHOP 63rd anniversary: Celebrate with 58-cent pancakes
To celebrate their 63rd anniversary, IHOP is offering pancakes for 58-cents on July 13.
To celebrate their 63rd anniversary, IHOP is offering pancakes for 58-cents on July 13.
GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
Gas prices in Texas hit seven-year high, AAA reports
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas is $2.81 in Texas, the highest since October 2014. It’s lower than the national average of $3.14 a gallon but higher than it’s been in the state since 2014.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas is $2.81 in Texas, the highest since October 2014. It’s lower than the national average of $3.14 a gallon but higher than it’s been in the state since 2014.
Deal or Dud: Meater Plus
Step up your summer barbeque with a smart thermometer. No more slicing into those steaks on the grill to see how they're cooked. The Meater Plus alerts you to cooking temps. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello puts it to the Deal or Dud test.
Step up your summer barbeque with a smart thermometer. No more slicing into those steaks on the grill to see how they're cooked. The Meater Plus alerts you to cooking temps. Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello puts it to the Deal or Dud test.
North Texas restaurants ask for patience as they deal with supply disruptions, shortages
North Texas restaurant owners and managers are asking customers to be more patient while they take on yet another challenge -- shortages in the supply chain.
North Texas restaurant owners and managers are asking customers to be more patient while they take on yet another challenge -- shortages in the supply chain.
Tyson recalls ready-to-eat chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination
The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri.
The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri.
Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
Texas consumer advocates hope new FCC robocall rules bring big changes
New federal regulations now in effect will make it harder for companies to use fake phone numbers to make calls.
New federal regulations now in effect will make it harder for companies to use fake phone numbers to make calls.
Save Me Steve: Summer toys to keep the kids entertained
Many parents may be feeling the pull of the long summer days -- perhaps hearing sighs of boredom. Consumer reporter and dad Steve Noviello turned to the experts at Toy Insider for ideas on keeping the kids occupied.
Many parents may be feeling the pull of the long summer days -- perhaps hearing sighs of boredom. Consumer reporter and dad Steve Noviello turned to the experts at Toy Insider for ideas on keeping the kids occupied.
FCC requires phone companies to confirm caller ID is legitimate to cut down on robocalls
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Starting Wednesday, June 30, you'll be getting less of those annoying robocalls thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Soon, there will be only one Kmart left in California
The Kmart in South Lake Tahoe will close, as will the one in Watsonville.
The Kmart in South Lake Tahoe will close, as will the one in Watsonville.
Child tax credit: IRS launches 2 online tools to answer eligibility questions
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
McDonald’s expanding loyalty program nationwide next month
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
McDonald's new rewards program, MyMcDonald’s Rewards, will launch nationwide on July 8.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iconic Texas restaurant, Luby's selling off assets in hopes to keep locations open
Monday, Luby’s announced that 32 cafeteria locations across the state are being sold to a Chicago-based catering company for $28.7 Million.
Monday, Luby’s announced that 32 cafeteria locations across the state are being sold to a Chicago-based catering company for $28.7 Million.
Connecticut to give $3,200 bond to every child born into poverty
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Children who are born into low-income families will be given a trust fund which will deposit $3,200 into a savings account until the child turns 18.
Walmart, Target, Kohl's take on Amazon's Prime Day in retail wars
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's have their own sales going on amid Amazon Prime Day 2021.