We Tried It: Cleancult, an Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Line

The name “Cleancult” is a play on words; it’s a cleaning product brand, yes, but it also implies that the products themselves are “clean”—i.e., made without, nor producing, harmful substances or chemicals. The brand aims to “help more people switch from a bad plastic habit to a cleaner ritual” by encouraging consumers to refill their…

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Acura MDX and TLX and Honda Pilot Recalled for Brake Problems

Vehicles Recalled• 2023-2025 Acura MDX SUVs—67,448 models built between May 3, 2023, and Nov. 13, 2024• 2021-2025 Acura TLX sedans—7,332 models built between Oct. 23, 2020, and Feb. 28, 2025• 2023-2025 Honda Pilot SUVs—184,253 models built between Dec. 16, 2022, and Nov. 6, 2024 The problem: An improperly manufactured brake-pedal assembly may allow the pedal…

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Do You Really Need a Slushie Machine at Home?

To find out whether you should invest in a dedicated frozen drink machine, we tested three from Ninja, Margaritaville, and GreenPan, and compared them to one of CR’s top-rated blenders, the Vitamix Ascent X2. We made soda slushies, frozen margaritas, chocolate milkshakes, and piña colada mocktails and hosted a taste test in the lab to…

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