What the New Child Car Seat Regulations Mean for Parents

“213a is major progress for child passenger safety in the U.S.,” Thomas says, noting that similar side-impact protections already exist in European car seats because of car seat regulations in the European Union.  Under the new regulations, manufacturers are required to test car seats for children up to 40 pounds for side-impact protection using an…

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Best Free Streaming Video Services

There are dozens of free ad-supported alternatives to paid streaming services. In fact, most smart TVs either offer their own free services or access to ones on this list directly from the set. Here are some more options to consider: CNN Originals, a free ad-supported service from CNN, is now available. Initial titles “Amanpour: Sex…

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Preview: Next-Gen 2027 Kia Seltos Levels Up

Based on the new K3 platform, the Seltos is configured with three gasoline engines for world markets. We expect two of the three will come to the U.S., similar to offerings in the outgoing Seltos.  Based on initial figures released by Kia, this points to the base powertrain being a 149-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with…

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When Should You Switch Car Seats?

Other than transitioning from one stage to the next, there are some situations that call for fully replacing your child’s car seat: Your child’s car seat has expired. Many parents don’t realize that child car seats carry expiration dates. This is particularly important when you have several children and use the same car seat for…

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Ford Issues a Large-Scale Recall for Fuel-Pump Failure

The action includes the Ford Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super-Duty, F-350 Super-Duty, F-450 Super-Duty, F-550 Super-Duty, and Mustang, plus the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator from 2021 to 2023. (Specific years are listed below, though vehicles included in the recall will be determined via their vehicle identification number.)  Loss of fuel pressure and flow from…

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Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax

Most Versatile Photograph: Kristin Canning Lifesmart TM2202 3-in-1 Treadmill If you’re not keen on buying a standing desk, check out the Lifesmart 3-in-1 Treadmill. You can wheel the lightweight machine into any room, place the desk attachment across the handrail, and get to working and walking. The desk’s height won’t accommodate everyone—it was lower than…

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Strangest Things People Have Put in Their Dishwasher

Baseball CapsThis is, without a doubt, the non-dishware item that people have confessed to washing in their dishwasher the most. Several readers said they usually place the cap in a hat-washing cage to hold its shape before putting it in the dishwasher, and let it air-dry afterward. “It gets rid of sweat stains and keeps…

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3 Best Rowing Machines of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

CR’s testers assess rowing machines to evaluate their construction quality, their ability to accommodate a range of body sizes and shapes, ease of use, and potential safety risks to users. To evaluate a machine’s ergonomics, we had five men and five women row on each machine, to see how it fit various users and to…

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