Summer heat is coming. Here’s a new interactive tool to help you deal with your health conditions

The CDC and NOAA have launched a new HeatRisk indicator to help people avoid heat-related illness and protect themselves during high temperatures. Read More

Consumer confidence up in March

Consumer confidence ... 8% preparing to use some of their spare cash for a vacation, and 21.9% planning to make repairs to their homes. Despite the positive news, consumers are still somewhat ... Read More

Consumers Turning Sour on Economy’s Future, Worried About Political Outlook

Consumer views of the current economy were little changed in March, though their outlook regarding ... about the economic environment worsened. “Consumers’ assessment of the present situation ... Read More

US consumers on lower incomes face loan stress while banks pull back

U.S. borrowers on lower incomes are increasingly struggling to keep up with their loan payments, according to recent data and bank executives, prompting banks to become more cautious about dishing out ... Read More

Tips to keep stomach cool during summer

It will keep your stomach cool and also prevent dehydration. Buttermilk or just a bowl of plain curd will do wonders for your gut health during summer. While keeping your tummy cool, they will ... Read More

Keep the house cool this summer

I love your wonderful column. Keep it up! -- Sara, Orange County, California DEAR HELOISE: A lot of folks have an outside keypad to open their garage doors. With many brands, though, the "enter ... Read More

Warm weather ahead, taste of summer arrives this weekend

Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater has a look at a summer-like pattern developing and our next chance for rain in tonight's forecast. Read More

How to Monitor and Stay Safe in Extreme Heat, Using the CDC’s New HeatRisk Tool

More Americans die from heat than any other weather-related hazards. That’s why the CDC and NWS have rolled out tools to help people prepare for dangerous heat. Read More

Laundry pods pose an injury risk, hand sanitizer could cause comas, and more l Latest consumer product recalls

"The chopper’s blade can operate unexpectedly during ... U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote in a news release. The pajamas were sold nationwide and in various retail stores. Consumers ... Read More

Conditions stay cool and dry during the evening hours

SO SO A BIGGER ECLIPSE SHADOW LONGER TIME IN TOTALITY FOR THOSE THAT ARE IN THE PATH AND JUST JUST REALLY SO COOL, RIGHT ... SO MAKE SURE YOU STAY TUNED FOR THAT ON THURSDAY. Read More

Temperatures stay cool throughout Sunday; frost risk again in evening

Clouds will be stubborn during the day ... into Wednesday morning. Stay with Severe Weather Team 11 for the very latest on the forecast. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Read More

Ugly shoes are here to stay: Ugg, Crocs thriving as consumers turn to comfort

Uggs to work, Crocs to parties, and Birkenstocks and socks all summer long. Consumers' desire to wear ... once-stale brands into the spotlight as their businesses reap increasing sales. Read More