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Attorneys general from 12 states have filed a lawsuit against Paramount Skydance to stop its $110 billion merger agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, cites concerns about a monopoly and reduced competition across the film and cable industries and among audiences in…
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CNET's deals team and I spend all week tracking discounts from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and more to separate the real bargains from the inflated sales. While some promotions come and go quickly, there are still plenty of worthwhile deals available if you know where to look.
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I’m a lab technician at CNET Testing Labs in Louisville, Kentucky. I've tested nearly 40 portable power stations this year, and that’s not including the hundreds of other products I’ve tested for CNET. When I first started as a lab technician two years ago, I’d never used a portable power station. The idea of a…
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Portable power stations are a great tool for keeping your most important devices -- including phones, laptops and routers -- charged during an emergency such as a power outage, but what if you need to power your fridge or washing machine? You may be under the impression that you need to spend thousands of dollars…
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Insurance can make or break a good deal. Some used vehicles cost hundreds less to insure each year than others.
Focus on total ownership costs. Compare insurance, reliability, maintenance, fuel, and depreciation not just the purchase price.
Get a quote before you buy. A VIN-based insurance quote takes just minutes and could save you hundreds annually.
Buying a used car is one of the smartest ways to save money but don't stop at the purchase price. Insurance can easily add $1,500 to $3,000 (or more) to your annual ownership costs, and choosing the right vehicle could save you hundreds of dollars every year.
To help shoppers identify affordable options, Consumer Reports analyzed roughly 90 million insurance quotes from Insurify and identified six used vehicles that tend to have some of the lowest insurance premiums nationwide.
The six cheapest used cars to insure
According to the analysis, these models consistently rank among the least expensive vehicles to insure:
Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester
Honda Odyssey
Toyota 4Runner
Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
So, what do these vehicles have in common? That each have characteristics that insurers tend to like. Namely strong safety records, practical designs, and lower-than-average claims costs.
Don't focus on insurance alone
A low insurance premium doesn't automatically make a vehicle the best value.
For example, while the Ford Escape made the list for inexpensive insurance, Consumer Reports gave it a relatively low reliability score. Meanwhile, the Toyota 4Runner earned one of the highest reliability ratings but typically costs much more to buy.
The smartest purchase balances all three:
Purchase price
Insurance costs
Reliability and repair expenses
Sometimes paying a little more upfront for a dependable vehicle can save you thousands in repairs over the life of the car.
Smart tips before you buy
Before signing the paperwork:
Get insurance quotes first. Ask your insurer to quote the exact VIN before purchasing. Two similar-looking vehicles can have dramatically different premiums.
Compare the total cost of ownership. Be sure youre factoring in insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, registration, and depreciation when making your buying decision.
Look beyond sporty trims. Larger engines, turbocharged models, and luxury packages often cost significantly more to insure than your cheaper base models.
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July 13, 2026
Scammers are sending fake Facebook warnings claiming accounts will be closed or suspended because of "fraudulent activity" in an effort to steal login credentials.
The messages often direct users to a counterfeit Facebook login page where usernames, passwords, and even two-factor authentication codes can be captured.
Cybersecurity experts say users should never click links in unsolicited account warnings and should instead log into Facebook directly through the official app or website to check for any legitimate notices.
Facebook users are once again being targeted by a phishing scam that falsely claims their accounts are about to be shut down because of alleged fraudulent activity.
The scam typically arrives as a Facebook Messenger message, email, or direct message from what appears to be Facebook or Meta. It warns recipients that their account has violated Facebook's policies, has been involved in suspicious activity, or will be permanently disabled unless they immediately verify their identity.
The messages often include a prominent button labeled "Appeal," "Verify Account," or "Secure Your Account." Instead of taking users to Facebook, however, the link leads to a convincing but fake website designed to look nearly identical to the real Facebook login page.
The goal is simple: steal account credentials.
The risks
Once victims enter their username and password, scammers can immediately gain control of the account. Some phishing sites also ask for two-factor authentication codes, allowing criminals to bypass additional security protections.
With access to a Facebook account, scammers can lock out the legitimate owner, impersonate them to solicit money from friends and family, operate fraudulent Marketplace listings, or use business accounts to run unauthorized advertisements. In some cases, compromised accounts become launching points for additional phishing attacks.
Meta has repeatedly warned that phishing remains one of the most common ways criminals compromise accounts. The company says it removed more than 159 million scam advertisements and disabled 10.9 million Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to organized scam operations during 2025.
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