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Consumer Reports Tests Show Consumers Unnecessarily Exposed To Potential...
Consumer Reports Tests Show Consumers Unnecessarily Exposed To Potential Cancer Risk in Many Soft Drinks Consumers Union calls on government to set stronger regulations for caramel color in food and...
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Government test aims to make car seats safer for young children
Government test aims to make car seats safer for young children Thanks to proposed enhancements to existing law, all child seats may soon be tested the same way for side-impact protection, providing a...
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How to prevent your pipes from freezing
How to prevent your pipes from freezing Plumbers have been busy during the recent cold snap because when the temperature plummets, the risk of pipes freezing goes up. In fact, frozen pipes are one of...
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Get the right big-screen TV for the Super Bowl
Get the right big-screen TV for the Super Bowl Few of us are actually headed to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this year to watch Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2. But the next best thing to being there...
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6 ways to declutter your smart phone and tablet
6 ways to declutter your smart phone and tablet We hope you're following through on your New Year's resolution to get your life organized. But have you thought about decluttering your mobile device?...
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Top cars in our tests
Top cars in our tests Each vehicles is put through a battery of tests at our track to determine its performance and some models stand out while others do not. Our list highlights the overall top...
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Best & worst fuel economy
Best & worst fuel economy The lists below highlight the vehicles within each category that achieved the best or worst gas mileage in our real-world tests. We have selected mpg cutoffs that are...
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Best city/highway mpg
Best city/highway mpg Depending on how you drive and what your typical commute looks like, you may want to compare how a vehicle fares in city versus highway mileage. If you are consistently in stop...
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Luxury sedans
Luxury sedans When you’re paying $60,000 or $70,000 for a luxury sedan, you expect to get a sumptuous interior, potent performance, a long list of features, extra comfort and convenience, and plenty...
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Getting your hip or knee replaced?
Getting your hip or knee replaced? For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated hospitals on how well their patients fare during and after elective surgery, including hip and knee replacements. The...
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Help! My snow blower won’t start!
Help! My snow blower won’t start! Even when snowstorms are predicted, like those that swept across the country this week, homeowners can be caught short. For every person who runs out to buy a snow...
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DeLonghi tweaks a winning coffeemaker design
DeLonghi tweaks a winning coffeemaker design The DeLonghi Nescafé Dolce Gusto line has dominated our single-serve coffeemaker Ratings for years. But in our tests of the $150 DeLonghi Nescafé Dolce...
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Kodak is back in the camera business (but isn't actually making cameras)
Kodak is back in the camera business (but isn't actually making cameras) It sure seemed that Kodak was a thing of the past. In 2005, the company abruptly exited the professional SLR market. More...
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2014 Ford Fiesta gets a 3-cylinder engine with big mpg promises
2014 Ford Fiesta gets a 3-cylinder engine with big mpg promises The Ford Fiesta has always been small, but the new-for-2014 EcoBoost 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine looks to make it a fuel economy...
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Fed up with robocalls? You can help put an end to them.
Fed up with robocalls? You can help put an end to them. At Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, we've been hearing a lot of complaints lately from people who are fed up...
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Talking Tech: Best TVs for the Super Bowl
Talking Tech: Best TVs for the Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVIII is almost here! What TV will you be watching it on? Are you ready for Ultra HD TV? Should you wait for the next new model or try to get a...
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Can the cold help you lose weight?
Can the cold help you lose weight? The cold snap gripping much of the nations might have an unexpected health benefit: weight loss. Cold indoor temperatures may rev up your metabolism so you burn more...
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Financial housekeeping for the new year: Part III
Financial housekeeping for the new year: Part III In part one of our three-part series on financial housekeeping for 2014 we covered checking your credit status and updating your budget. Part two...
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The safest ways to stop pain
The safest ways to stop pain Open your medicine cabinet, your purse, your briefcase—chances are you’ll find at least one type of pain reliever there. From over-the-counter drugs for headaches and...
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12 emergency items for the road
12 emergency items for the road We're in the thick of the winter season, and as any driver who has been stranded on a cold night knows, a few pieces of equipment can make a huge difference in safety...
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