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A slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut sugar, agave nectar, and date sugar are making waves. But are they any better for you? Consumer Reports finds out.
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Are natural sweeteners actually healthier? Consumer Reports finds out

Read full article: Are natural sweeteners actually healthier? Consumer Reports finds out

Warnings about eating too much sugar have been around for years, but many of us find it hard to satisfy our sweet tooth without it. But now, a slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut sugar, agave nectar, and date sugar are making waves. But are they any better for you? Consumer Reports finds out.

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The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!

Read full article: The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!

Fall is in the air, or is that the scent of pumpkin bread, muffins, and pumpkin pie? All recipes that depend on that little can of pumpkin… It might sound like a silly question, but do you really know what’s in the can? It's probably NOT pumpkin.

This photo provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a Lucid Platform Bed with an upholstered square tufted headboard that is being recalled across the U.S. and Canada, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, because they can break during use. (Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

Read full article: Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.

Calls or emails saying you missed jury duty and need to pay are scams, the FTC warns

If someone says you missed jury duty and need to pay a fine now over the phone, it’s a scam!

Read full article: If someone says you missed jury duty and need to pay a fine now over the phone, it’s a scam!

Missing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.

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A slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut sugar, agave nectar, and date sugar are making waves. But are they any better for you? Consumer Reports finds out.
19 minutes ago

Are natural sweeteners actually healthier? Consumer Reports finds out

Read full article: Are natural sweeteners actually healthier? Consumer Reports finds out

Warnings about eating too much sugar have been around for years, but many of us find it hard to satisfy our sweet tooth without it. But now, a slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners like coconut sugar, agave nectar, and date sugar are making waves. But are they any better for you? Consumer Reports finds out.

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19 hours ago

The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!

Read full article: The Great (Canned) Pumpkin: What’s in a can of ‘pumpkin’ is a bit of a trick -- but still a treat!

Fall is in the air, or is that the scent of pumpkin bread, muffins, and pumpkin pie? All recipes that depend on that little can of pumpkin… It might sound like a silly question, but do you really know what’s in the can? It's probably NOT pumpkin.

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Amazon now responsible for hazardous items sold by third-party sellers. Consumer Reports says that’s a good thing

Read full article: Amazon now responsible for hazardous items sold by third-party sellers. Consumer Reports says that’s a good thing

Amazon plans to appeal the decision, adding that the products in question have been recalled and refunded and that Amazon stands by the safety of every product in its store, and that its recall process is “effective and efficient.”

FILE - A woman leaves a Dollar Tree store in Urbandale, Iowa, on Feb. 25, 2021. Dollar Tree is slashing its full-year adjusted earnings and sales forecasts as its customers are taking an even more cautious approach to their spending and buying less. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Even bargain chains see spending pullback as higher prices squeeze more Americans

Read full article: Even bargain chains see spending pullback as higher prices squeeze more Americans

Dollar Tree is slashing its full-year earnings and sales forecasts as its customers continue to struggle with higher prices and spend less.