Signs of this crisis are not merely anecdotal. A 2025 report by the Consumer Federation of America found that the average home insurance premium increased (PDF) by nearly 25 percent from 2021 to 2024. But premiums grew even faster in many regions, and more than half the respondents to CR’s 2024-2025 survey of 23,917 U.S….
15. Bawls Guarana Photograph: Amazon Bawls Guarana Original Flavor (12-Pack) Regarded as the first “energy soda” explicitly marketed to gamers, Bawls is a fun throwback to the heady days of StarCraft and LAN parties in the late ’90s. The profile of the unnamed flavor in the iconic blue bottle, which still lines the checkout labyrinth…
Main theme: In this episode of the “Talking Cars” podcast, we discuss our initial impressions of the new 2026 Tesla Model Y. Significantly freshened, the new Model Y received many changes seen in the updated Model 3, including acoustic glass for a quieter interior, more soft-touch materials throughout the cabin, a touchscreen for the rear…
Aarian Marshall: Hello. Michael Calore: Given today’s topic, I’m curious to know what is the most unexpected thing you’ve both ordered through a delivery app? Louise Matsakis: So I was on a press trip to China recently, and I was taking notes during an interview, and I got pen all over my white pants. So…
“Taking proper care of your skin becomes even more important as you age,” says Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, a dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. “And that may mean changing some of your skin-care products and habits.” For instance, you should forgo long, hot showers and baths; both can…
As a side sleeper who struggles with chronic illness, I require support and pressure relief in a mattress. This is where I like the Saatva Rx as a specialty option for those dealing with literal pain points. The Rx, if you couldn’t already infer from the name, was designed for more medically inclined situations where…
The recall: The recall involves 1,290,000 Oster French Door Countertop Ovens sold in the U.S. and 104,195 sold in Canada with the model numbers TSSTTVFDXL, TSSTTVFDDG, TSSTTVFDMAF and TSSTTVFDDAF. The model number can be found on a label on the back side of the oven and on its original packaging. The risk: The oven’s doors…
FAQs How do you define a barefoot shoe? Readers often ask why we don’t include Altra or other zero-drop shoes. The answer has to do with how thick the sole is. Our definition of a barefoot shoe is that it should have a thin sole, or stack height as this is sometimes called. I put…
Option 3: Switch Your PC to a Different Operating System Your hardware might not work with Windows 11, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s obsolete. Replacing Windows with a free, modern operating system like Linux can extend the useful life of your computer for years. Linux comes in many different versions called distributions, and Fedora…
A Walmart spokesperson said the product has been removed from stores. If you have purchased this shrimp, don’t eat it. Dispose of it and visit any Walmart store for a full refund, the spokesperson said. The FDA has not received any reports of illness related to these products thus far, an agency spokesperson told Consumer…