That’s why it’s important to approach each new-car shopping experience with an open mind and use CR’s ratings to find the best-performing vehicles in the class and price range you’re considering. Our testing shows that some new cars outperform others you see on the road everywhere you go. “Don’t just follow the crowd when buying…
There are no hard-and-fast rules about how much you should tip at the holidays, but some tipping norms have become a social convention. For example, giving your barber a holiday bonus equal to the cost of one haircut has become a customary way to show thanks for year-round service. (See “Your Giving Guide,” below, for…
The idea of starting a book club came to Valeen Heinle late one night in July. She was having a particularly bad argument with her Trump-supporting dad over Israel’s war in Gaza and its devastating impacts on children. “I’m begging you to just try and learn something that isn’t from Facebook, Fox, or Newsmax,” Valeen,…
But we wouldn’t be CR if we didn’t get in the weeds and get our hands (and houses) dirty to discover the distinctive differences among these cleaners so that you can make an informed shopping decision. We defaced mirrors with red lipstick, spilled vegetable oil on a stovetop, marked stainless steel appliances with greasy handprints,…
But should you choose a battery snow blower instead of a gas snow blower? “Battery snow blowers are really nipping at the heels of comparably sized gas models in terms of performance, and they offer advantages that gas snow blowers can’t match,” says Dave Trezza, who oversees CR’s snow blower tests. Battery-powered machines start instantly with…
Phone charger: In addition to bringing a charging cord and power adapter, carry a small battery-based charger in case your car’s battery dies. Basic tools: Carry standard and Phillips screwdrivers, pliers, and a compact socket set. Add a small replacement fuse kit for electrical emergencies. Tire tools: Pack an easier-to-use lug or torque wrench, as…
But my approach is not airtight, and sometimes my advance work backfires. Like the year I got stuck with a tie-dyed hoodie from a big-bucks brand after my daughter decided she was over the trend. Or the time I bought my husband a new battery case for his smartphone in July, and he updated to…
A new study by researchers at Northwestern University has set off alarm bells about the future of academic research, warning that the publication of fraudulent science is growing at a faster rate than that of legitimate research. Over the last four centuries, an implicit contract has been established between scientists and states: in exchange for…
Comparing Our Favorite Dyson Vacuums Meet Dyson’s 2026 Lineup Dyson announced in September that its lineup of vacuums has a major refresh coming in 2026. It might be worth waiting until next year to get one of these with Dyson’s newest features, but right now none of them have a confirmed date for when they’ll…
The NHTSA recall announcement also identifies a second issue: If another passenger were to put their hand into the recline mechanism while the seat is rear-facing, and the seat shifts into a different recline position, it could result in their hand or fingers being pinched. At this time, no injuries related to either issue have…