Why Choosing the Right Car Matters More Than Ever

“If you have to buy a car now, the best way to take the edge off the chaos of tariffs is to choose a safe, reliable, and satisfying model that will last a long time and have a high resale value,” says Jake Fisher, senior director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center. “Paying more for…

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Preview: 2025 Tesla Model Y Gets Overhauled

Even with a “completely redesigned exterior,” as Tesla says, the EV is instantly recognizable as a Model Y—and at speed, it can easily be confused with the previous-generation models.  The Model Y retains the short hood in front of the egglike design of the cabin. In many ways, it looks like a Model 3 sedan…

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The 46 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (April 2025)

While Netflix seemingly led the way for other streaming networks to create compelling original programming, Hulu actually beat them all to the punch. In 2011, a year before Netflix’s Lilyhammer and two years before the arrival of House of Cards, the burgeoning streamer premiered The Morning After, a pop-culture-focused news show that ran for 800…

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The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

The Trump administration, working in coordination with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, has gutted a small federal agency that provides funding to libraries and museums nationwide. In communities across the US, the cuts threaten student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to popular digital services, such as the ebook app Libby. On…

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Best and Worst Phone Plan Providers

In our most recent survey, 51,858 CR members shared their views on their providers’ offerings, including the value of the service they use, customer support, data service (cost, reliability, and speed), cellular reception, and consumer experience. Note that our methodology for scoring providers has changed a bit. The tweaks prevent a carrier from receiving an…

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Most Reliable Heat Pump Brands of 2025

Using a heat pump can be one of the most efficient ways to cool and heat your house. In cooling mode, it works like an air conditioner, extracting heat from the air inside and releasing it outside. In heating mode it does the opposite, extracting whatever heat is present in outside air (even cold outside…

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