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Automatic emergency braking that works to prevent or mitigate crashes at highway speeds has enormous potential, says CR's William Wallace.

Have you spotted a community fridge in your neighborhood? In response to the economic uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers across the country are taking action by stocking "freedges with fresh food, produce, and frozen items for anyone to takewithout limit and free of charge. Learn how you can help: https://www.consumerreports.org//how-community-fridges-h/

We applaud President Joe Biden for signing an executive order requiring airline passengers to wear masks. We urge the new administration to adopt additional mandatory safety measures to protect airline passengers during the pandemic.

Happy #DataPrivacyDay! Did you know you can download your entire Facebook history? It takes just a few minutes. See more tips to beef up your privacy

There’s a lot of room for this administration to lead this country forward, save consumers money and clean the air, says David Friedman, VP of advocacy at Consumer Reports and former acting administrator of NHTSA. (via AP)

No one should be penalized with higher auto insurance rates based on their education level or job title. Demand GEICO and Progressive stop unfair rate-setting! Sign our petition:

Sign me up for a phishing scam! -said no one ever. Try CR's #SecurityPlanner and get a free and customized action plan to secure your data now: SecurityPlanner.org

We receive a steady stream of calls from people of all walks of life, all ages, and all states looking to get off of the data broker sites. And there’s not an easy way to do it. They present profound safety issues. Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum

A new CR investigation found that in some states, some auto insurers give higher quotes to people with less education or a lower-paying job. This practice disproportionately harms Black and Latinx drivers who face highly unequal outcomes in education and the job market compared with whites. Find out how these pricing practices could affect you or your loved ones, even if you have a clean driving record.

If you own the USI Electric MPC122S combination smoke and CO detector, CR recommends replacing it with a different detector. This model might alarm too quickly, too late, or not at all, when exposed to carbon monoxide, according to CR's lab tests.

With Election Day just days away, experts say you should check your mail-in ballot status now. See more advice to stay sane amid rampant election misinformation:

We will be holding a Facebook Live on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1pm PT/4pm ET to discuss recent victories in California: the Student Borrower Bill of Rights and the state's new financial watchdog. Find out how these victories will help California consumers. Celebrate with us and learn how you can demand stronger financial protections no matter which state you live in!

It’s critical for active driving assistance systems to come with safety features that actually verify drivers are paying attention and are ready to take action at all times. Otherwise, these systems’ safety risks could end up outweighing their benefits. William Wallace, manager of safety policy for Consumer Reports

Why did comedian Tom Papa decide to drive electric?

CALIFORNIA: Tune in to our Facebook Live tomorrow at 1pm PT! CR experts will talk about two new laws to protect Californians' pocketbooks and what these victories mean for you. Plus, get your questions answered.

When airlines and travel agencies give us the runaround, we won't give up. Follow these refund success strategies from consumers who finally got their money back! #RefundPassengers

Tune in to our Facebook Live on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1pm PT/4pm ET to hear about recent victories in California: the Student Borrower Bill of Rights and the state's financial watchdog for consumers! Click here and select Get Reminder: https://www.facebook.com/CRAdvocacy/posts/10158174322199051

CR is endorsing CA's Proposition 24 to advance Californians’ privacy rights! The initiative will close up some of the worst loopholes in the state's new privacy law that companies have exploited to deny consumers' requests to opt out of the sale of their information. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kr9Ngy #YesOnProp24

Need help securing your online accounts but don't have all day to read advice? Join our Oct. 28 workshop at 1pm ET to learn about CR's new #SecurityPlanner and how you can get a fast, free, and personalized action plan now.

Recall alert: 10 people in 3 states (FL, MA, NY) have become infected with Listeria monocytogenes, apparently after eating deli meat. Avoid Italian-style cold cuts for now.

Since it is our data, it is absolutely in our power to turn our concerns into action to further competition and fairness in our marketplace. Marta L. Tellado, president and CEO of Consumer Reports in The Seattle Times

Misinformation is the reason Consumer Reports was created 84 years ago, at a time when Americans were being bombarded by complex new technologies and an evolution in deceptive advertising... We at CR will continue to combat harmful misinformation and stand up for evidence and facts, as we have since our earliest days.