If you're not a huge David Beckham fan or don't follow UK tabloid talk, you may have missed this one. However, this photo of 4-year-old Harper Beckham with a pacifier (or "dummy" as they're called in the UK) has blown up on the blogosphere. It began with criticism by the Daily … [Read more...]
Are All ‘Compare At’ Prices Bogus?
CBS San Francisco ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie Watts put those 'compare at' prices to the test. Off-price retailers like T.J. Maxx admit they're just a theoretical "estimate," and Watts goes undercover to reveal that they're not very good estimators. Check out her report for … [Read more...]
7 Meaningless Food Labels to Ignore
Some labels, like “organic,” “low-fat” or “sugar-free” have real nutritional value because they are regulated by federal law. Others are just empty and purposely vague. Here are seven meaningless labels you probably see all the time. Source: 7 Food Labels Shoppers Should Ignore … [Read more...]
Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve, Muscle Damage, Other Health Risks
Those skinny jeans in your closet might make you feel fashion forward, but doctors warn they could turn you into a fashion victim. Source: Study: Skinny Jeans Cause Nerve, Muscle Damage, Other Health Risks « CBS San Francisco … [Read more...]
Do I Always Need a Seatbelt in the Backseat?
Experts say not wearing a seatbelt is a mind-boggling mistake—one that killed 55 percent of the rear-seat passengers who died in crashes in 2013. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports. Source: Backseat passengers not wearing seatbelts make deadly mistake, experts say … [Read more...]
Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick?
CBS 2's Marissa Bailey talks with a woman who suffers from something called electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Source: Are Wi-Fi Signals Making You Sick? … [Read more...]
Where’s the Beef? Greek Yogurt is the New “Meat” in School Lunches!
Don’t be surprised if the meat in your child’s school lunch looks more like Greek yogurt. The USDA selected Chobani to provide its thick, protein-rich, strained yogurt to public schools nationwide, as a meat substitute. Source: USDA Inks Deal With Chobani For Greek Yogurt As Meat … [Read more...]
Why You Might Want to Store Your Car Keys in the Microwave
Do you store your keys in the microwave? You may want to after seeing this report. The story below explains how your wireless key fob could make you a target for crooks—and how your microwave can help! (#NewsMom Disclaimer—this advice could go very wrong if you accidentally turn … [Read more...]
ShotSpotter Technology Installed in First U.S. High School
ShotSpotter technology is often used in "bad neighborhoods" to help police detect and respond to gunfire as quickly as possible. Now it's making its way into the classroom. As CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, while it could help protect your kids, some worry it could also invade … [Read more...]
Rabbit Meat at Whole Foods–It’s What’s for Dinner?
Whole foods is a trendsetter, but bunny rabbits for dinner? The high-end food chain says it's not starting a trend, rather it began selling rabbit meat last year in response to consumer demand. NBC's Vicky Nguyen investigates the humane treatment of those rabbits on their way to … [Read more...]