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These are the best cars brands of 2025
Subaru, BMW, Lexus and more. News4’s Consumer Repoter Susan Hogan gathers the best brands of 2025.
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High water bill? How to detect a toilet leak that could cost you thousands
A leaky toilet can seriously cost you. Here’s how to detect a leak and what to do if your water bill suddenly spikes.
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Why Americans' love of pickups and SUVs may put pedestrians at risk
Research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday found the height of a vehicle plays a role when drivers hit pedestrians.
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Data breach notification: Why when you're alerted varies by where you live
When it comes to data breach notification, there’s not one standard federal law companies must follow; rather, there are 50 different state laws.
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Aging backward: What to know about non-invasive cosmetic treatments
The market for non-surgical cosmetic treatments is booming as both women and men are investing in wrinkle-free skin.
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DC AG files lawsuit against fintech company alleging high interest, deception
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit against a company it says deceived thousands of District borrowers. The lawsuit filed against EarnIn — a financial technology company — claims the business advertised customers could use the platform to prematurely access their paychecks without interest or mandatory fees. In reality, the lawsuit claims EarnIn’s earned wage access—which it calls...
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How this small device can prevent electrical fires — and how to get it for free
A relatively new device developed by a Maryland-based company can prevent devastating home electrical fires — and many homeowners can get the technology for free through their insurance. Home electrical fires cause hundreds to lose their lives and millions in property damage every year in the U.S. “I was smelling smoke, but I didn’t know what it was,” Suitland...
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How a small device can detect potential home electrical fires
There’s a relatively new device some insurance companies offer that can prevent electrical fires and help save lives. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.
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$50K for donating a kidney: Advocates urge Congress to pass bill to save lives
Would you donate a kidney to a stranger in exchange for a major tax credit? Here’s what a bill introduced to Congress proposes.
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‘No one in the car': Self-driving app raises questions after Maryland crash
A driver was sitting in a parking lot when a Tesla with no one at the wheel crashed into her car. Here’s what the I-Team learned about the Summon self-driving feature.
