Best Hot Dogs of 2024

According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, a trade association founded by the larger American Meat Institute, hot dogs—interchangeable with the terms “frankfurters” and “wieners”—are usually made with either all beef or a combination of beef and pork. Ice is sometimes added to encourage emulsification or to help break down curing ingredients, like…

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Cars, SUVs, and Trucks With the Best Fuel Economy

The lists below highlight the vehicles by category that got the best fuel economy in Consumer Reports’ latest tests. Rather than display every tested vehicle here, we have selected miles-per-gallon cutoffs that are relative to each category. For example, a vehicle that gets 21 mpg wouldn’t be a standout among wagons, but it would be…

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Should You Buy a Car With a Rebuilt Title?

Depending on your state, a salvage vehicle might have special requirements before it can be titled. For example, New York requires a salvage vehicle that is recovered after a theft or rebuilt after sustaining damage to be inspected by the Department of Motor Vehicles before the DMV can issue a new title. Check the current…

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Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

The anonymous image board 4chan has survived years of controversy. It weathered user and advertiser boycotts as well as damning accusations that it incubated hate speech that may have fueled mass shootings. Users have convened on 4chan to plan hacks like DDoS attacks, and conspiracy theories that festered on 4chan even reportedly inspired the January…

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Best Slide-In Ranges of 2024

At most large retailers you’ll find at least a dozen slide-in ranges to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a slide-in range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend slide-ins only if they meet the following…

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Best Ways to Relieve Back Pain

If you sometimes need more relief, over-the-counter anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen (Advil and generic) can be the first choice, according to ACP guidelines. But they often aren’t appropriate for older adults, who may be at a higher risk of side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, says Jesse Charnoff, MD, a physiatrist at the Hospital for…

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