8 ON YOUR SIDE: The secret life of gift cards: What happens to the billions that go unspent each year?
Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Power warns of scams
Alabama Power is warning of scams as it says activity has increased during this holiday season.
8 ON YOUR SIDE : National average gas prices rise for the first time since September
Just in time for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, AAA says national average gas prices are going up.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls 2.5 million vehicles
Honda is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a problem that can increase risk of engine failure or stalling while driving.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 13 tons of TGI Friday’s chicken bites recalled
More than 13 tons of TGI Friday’s-branded boneless chicken bites sold nationwide are being recalled.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Bagged spinach recalled, including at Publix
Bagged spinach sold in Alabama, including at Publix, has been recalled.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: FDA finds “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Quaker Oats recalls granola products
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Canned soft drinks recalled in Alabama, other states
Nearly 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange have been recalled in Alabama and two other states.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S.
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, related to an issue with its Autopilot system.
