EPA proposes 1st national rule to test for PFAS in public water systems
Consumer Reports sounded the alarm years ago on PFAS -- also known as “forever chemicals” because they essentially never break down naturally, are often added to products to make them waterproof, stain resistant, or nonstick.
Bindle bottles under recall after Consumer Reports’ tests find high levels of lead
Bindle, which was once one of Oprah's favorite things, is voluntarily recalling its "sip and stash" water bottle after Consumer Reports tests found alarmingly high levels of lead in the bottle's bottom storage compartment, levels that were over a thousand times the amount allowed in many consumer products.
Consumer Reports finds "unpredictable" spikes of mercury levels in popular canned tuna brands
A new report from Consumer Reports found a wide range of mercury levels in five popular canned tuna brands and says pregnant people may be best off avoiding tuna. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the report and the health risks of high mercury exposure.
news.yahoo.comConsumer Reports: Items on sale in January to keep you on track with your New Year’s goals
If you feel like some of your 2023 resolutions have already started to go by the wayside, don’t fret just yet. Consumer Reports found some deals this month that will help you reach your goals and save you money.
‘Matter’ of Fact: New gadget standard will simplify connecting devices across brands
The new standard was created by several tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung, and other companies so that consumers could choose their smart home devices based on features and price rather than compatibility with a specific system.
Consumer Reports survey: Hybrids are most reliable vehicles
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. Hybrid technology has been around for more than two decades, and even though the vehicles switch between electric and gasoline power, they don't have a lot of the technology or complex multi-speed transmissions that have caused problems with other vehicles, said Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing. “Hybrids are very conventionally built vehicles,” Fisher said.
news.yahoo.comAfter E. Coli Outbreak, CR Experts Warn Against Eating All Wendy's Sandwiches and Salads With Romaine Lettuce
The food chain is removing the lettuce from its sandwiches in some states, but CR urges greater caution until more is known about the source of the outbreak.By Lisa L. GillThirty-seven people hav...
news.yahoo.comCrisis in Sri Lanka: Protests turn deadly as government and economy near total collapse
Protests in Sri Lanka turned deadly this week as the country faces imminent bankruptcy. In Colombo, the capital city, supporters of the now-resigned Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa reportedly attacked antigovernment demonstrators, which led to multiple deaths and property damage, including the burning of several homes owned by current members of the government. In the days since, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, brother of the former prime minister, has refused calls to resign and authorized the military to shoot protesters on sight should they be deemed a threat.
news.yahoo.comFord Mustang Mach-E Replaces Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports' Electric Vehicle Top Pick
We explain how this new electric vehicle bumped the Model 3 from our annual Top PicksBy Jeff S. BartlettIn its annual Top Picks, Consumer Reports highlights the standout cars, SUVs, and trucks ac...
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