How to Clean Your Keurig (and When)

It can be tricky to figure out how to clean your Keurig, but it’s important work. If your household is like mine, your pod coffee maker runs anywhere from three to seven times per day. All of that use can cause buildup and gunk, which can affect the taste of your coffee and the lifespan…

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Shredded Cheese Sold Under Aldi, Target, Walmart, and Other Brands Recalled

All of the products contain low-moisture part-skim mozzarella or a blend of mozzarella and other cheeses and have sell-by dates between January and March 2026. They were sold in Puerto Rico and 31 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York,…

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The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

Anyone who has had chickenpox shares one distinct memory: the relentless, all-consuming itch. Ciara DiVita was only 3 years old when she caught the virus, but she remembers it well—along with the oven mitts she was made to wear to stop herself scratching. She also recalls being taken to hang out with her cousin while…

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This Upgraded SteelSeries Gaming Headset Is $80 Off

In the world of high-end gaming headsets, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (8/10, WIRED Recommends) stands out with an impressive feature set and excellent audio. Right now, you can pick up the wireless model for just $300 from Amazon, an $80 discount off the usual price. That might sound like a lot for gaming…

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Best Large SUVs for Maximum Cargo Capacity

But while automakers readily highlight the overall luggage capacity of their offerings, not all of that generous-sounding cargo room is usable space.  At Consumer Reports, we evaluate SUV cargo room differently. We use an expandable rectangular pipe-frame “box.” We enlarge it enough to just fit through the rear opening and extend it into the cargo…

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How to Buy a Used Car Now

Safety EquipmentIn recent years, a growing number of new cars have included advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology as optional, if not standard, equipment. That means used cars are more readily available with features ranging from automatic emergency braking (AEB) to adaptive cruise control (ACC). Among those features, Consumer Reports highly recommends AEB with pedestrian…

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